State of Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Lopez’s relationship revealed by insiders… as parents gossip about ‘less sociable’ star at school play

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Ben Affleck seems to have created a surprisingly harmonious blended family with both of his ex-wives, Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner.

Whether it’s shopping with their kids, bumping into each other at events like premieres and school plays, or simply being seen together, Ben Affleck and his ex-wives appear in photos together often, even though his divorce from Jennifer Lopez was finalized in early 2025.

Although this new living arrangement seems to be working for Affleck, who has three children with Garner, some people are curious about how Garner feels about Lopez.

Sources say Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are maintaining a friendly relationship and focusing on ensuring their children remain close friends, rather than pursuing a romantic connection themselves.

According to a source, the two actresses aren’t close friends and don’t plan to travel together.

They have a good relationship and support each other, especially because their children are friends and they all want what’s best for everyone.

People got a peek at how friendly Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez, are with each other on December 12th. They were seen at a school musical, ‘Urinetown,’ where their kids – Fin Affleck, 16, and Emme Muniz, 17 – were performing.

Although Ben Affleck was at the same event as Jennifer Lopez, they didn’t seem to acknowledge each other publicly, staying apart throughout the evening.

Wearing a smart blazer, Lopez came to the school event with her manager of many years, Benny Medina, and her mother, Guadalupe Rodríguez.

Ben Affleck was seen with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner and their 13-year-old son, Samuel. They also have a daughter, Violet, who is 20 and currently studying at Yale University.

According to another source who spoke with the Daily Mail, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, didn’t speak to each other at the school play.

According to a source, Garner enjoyed chatting with other parents at the show. Lopez, however, was a bit quieter and showed Emme, her daughter with Marc Anthony, a lot of affection after the performance.

This year’s school event was quite different from last December’s, when Affleck and Lopez were spotted chatting and interacting despite having recently broken up.

I heard the sweetest thing happened recently! Apparently, Ben Affleck gave JLo’s daughter, Emme, a warm hug and a little kiss on the head, and Jennifer was just beaming watching them. It was a really touching moment, honestly.

Their recent shift in behavior likely stems from Garner’s earlier choice to create distance between herself and Lopez, limiting their communication to matters concerning their children.

According to one source, while they’re friendly and talk about their children, they don’t discuss Ben’s work or personal life. They’re comfortable with their current relationship – they get along, but don’t necessarily seek each other’s company.

They’re always unsure how to act around each other, because any interaction immediately draws attention, and they prefer the spotlight to be on their children.

They don’t have a personal conflict, but their relationship is based solely on their past marriages to the same person, not on any actual friendship. It’s just an unavoidable connection.

Despite generally keeping their relationship private, Jennifer Lopez praised Ben Affleck’s ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, as a great mother in a November 2022 interview with Vogue.

She said they’re great at co-parenting and that Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have a really good working relationship.

Lopez explained that adjusting to their blended family takes a lot of sensitivity, especially with teenagers, but so far, things are progressing positively.

I’m hoping our families can build a supportive relationship where the kids feel like they have another adult they can trust and rely on – someone who cares for them deeply but can also offer a fresh perspective. It would be great if we could both help each other see our kids in new ways, since it’s easy to get caught up in our own feelings as parents.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez recently enjoyed another family outing, continuing a pattern of warm get-togethers. The couple married in 2022, twenty years after they first postponed their wedding plans.

In August 2024, Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck, exactly two years after they got married.

Just last week, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were seen holiday shopping with Affleck’s son, Samuel, at a mall in Los Angeles.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were seen shopping at the Sezane and DÔEN boutiques in Brentwood Country Mart, then they all had lunch together at the Farmshop market.

In October, Affleck was also there to support Lopez at the New York City premiere of her musical movie, Kiss of the Spider Woman.

They posed together on the red carpet, and Affleck had a front row seat beside her at the premiere.

He spoke about his work on the film, complimented her acting, and mentioned they continue to support each other even after their divorce.

Ben Affleck told E! News that Jennifer Lopez was ‘amazing’ and ‘spectacular,’ highly praising her performance.

‘Jennifer is incredible in this movie,’ he said at the screening. 

She handles everything beautifully and with confidence, and she’s truly fantastic. I really enjoyed her work in the film – she’s amazing and I’m so happy to have been involved.

In April, he also gushed about his ex-wife and how much his kids adore her, and vice versa.

‘For the record, Jennifer Lopez is spectacular,’ he told Entertainment Tonight at the time. 

He spoke fondly of his relationship with his children, saying he loves them and thinks they’re wonderful.

She’s a truly wonderful person with a lot of character, and I deeply admire and appreciate her.

The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Garner and Lopez for comment.

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2026-01-05 01:06