Ben Affleck cozies up to ex-wife Jennifer Garner on Thanksgiving amid Jennifer Lopez divorce: ‘He’s very happy’
· New York PostBen Affleck appeared cheerful on Thanksgiving with a Jennifer that’s not his most recent ex, Jennifer Lopez.
The 52-year-old Oscar winner was spotted cozying up to his first ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, on Thursday while volunteering with Midnight Mission in downtown Los Angeles.
The exes — who share three children: Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12 — reunited to help feed 2,000 homeless at the non-profit’s annual Thanksgiving brunch.
Affleck looked comfortable with Garner, 52, in photos obtained by The Post.
Despite his ongoing divorce from J Lo, “The Accountant” actor was photographed smiling with his one-time lover — and was even caught whispering in her ear.
The former married pair wore matching aprons while greeting fellow volunteers.
Affleck and Garner’s kids joined their parents for the occasion.
This marks Affleck’s first Thanksgiving since Lopez filed for divorce in August on the two-year anniversary of their second wedding ceremony.
J Lo also stepped out this holiday season post-split.
The “Let’s Get Loud” singer was seen arriving solo to a pre-Thanksgiving brunch with girlfriends on Wednesday.
As for Affleck, sources said he was taking a break from filming to spend the holidays with his children, which, in turn, meant spending more time with Garner.
“He’s very happy with life. He enjoys working. He’ll spend Thanksgiving with his kids,” an insider told People this week.
Affleck and Garner married in 2005 after his original split from Lopez.
The pair announced their separation in June 2015 after 10 years of marriage but did not officially file for divorce until April 2017.
Affleck and Lopez rekindled their romance in April 2021, 18 years after postponing their 2003 wedding.
“Due to the excessive media attention surrounding our wedding, we have decided to postpone the date,” they said in a joint statement at the time. “When we found ourselves seriously contemplating hiring three separate ‘decoy brides’ at three different locations, we realized that something was awry.”
They added: “We felt what should have been a joyful and sacred day could be spoiled for us, our families and our friends.”
The duo called off their first relationship in early 2004.
Lopez cited the date of separation as April 26, 2024, in their divorce documents. The pair reportedly did not have a prenup, according to TMZ, and are still fighting over several issues before officially signing off on their divorce.