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Why Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are spending so much time together after J.Lo divorce

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Published 13:13 11 Dec 2024 GMT

Why Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are spending so much time together after J.Lo divorce

J.Lo filed for divorce from Ben Affleck after just two years of marriage

Kya Buller

Kya Buller

When Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez rekindled their flame over two decades after they first became engaged and ultimately ruled the noughties, earning the iconic moniker 'Bennifer,' our hearts soared with nostalgic joy.

'Get Loud' singer J.Lo and Gone Girl actor Ben finally tied the knot in 2022, but dramatically divorced just two years later, with the date of their separation being listed as 6 April 2024.

55-year-old J.Lo listed the reason for her divorce filing as 'irreconcilable differences'.

Following the split, Jen opened up to Interview magazine, stating: "When you sit in those feelings and go, 'These things are not going to kill me', it’s like actually, I am capable of joy and happiness all by myself.

"I can’t be looking for happiness in other people. I have to have happiness within myself. I used to say I’m a happy person, but was still looking for something for somebody else to fill, and it’s just like, 'No, I’m actually good'."

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Prior to the two giving things another go, the two married other people.

Ben married actress Jennifer Garner between 2005 and 2018, and the pair went on to have three children: Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12.

Jen, on the other hand, wed Marc Anthony and welcomed twins Max and Emme, 16.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have been spending a lot of time together following his divorce from Jennifer Lopez (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have been spending a lot of time together following his divorce from Jennifer Lopez (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

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Following Ben and Jen's recent divorce, he has been spotted spending a lot of time with his ex, Jennifer.

They spent Thanksgiving weekend together, along with their three kids, as they worked alongside homeless shelter The Midnight Mission to feed the unhoused community of the Skid Row area in Los Angeles.

Following the act of kindness, it was revealed that Jennifer would also 'love' to spend Christmas with her ex.

A source told Page Six: "Jen and Ben typically split their time with the kids over the holidays but Jen offered to spend Christmas all together with Ben if he would like.

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“Christmas is one of Jen’s favourite holidays and she would love for the family to be together as often as possible for these occasions."

But why are they spending so much time together, I hear you ask?

J.Lo cited 'irreconcilable differences' for her reason to divorce Ben (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
J.Lo cited 'irreconcilable differences' for her reason to divorce Ben (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

While some fans have suspected they may be trying to rekindle their love, it seems the real answer is a lot more straightforward - it's down to healthy co-parenting.

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The source said: "Ben has been leaning on [Jen] since his split from JLo. She tries to just listen and not offer too much advice, but she knows him better than anyone and he respects her." ⁠

They added that Jennifer 'has been there for him through the worst and best times,' and 'their relationship is platonic and JLo knows that. She has been friendly with Jennifer and likes her. JLo is continuing to move on.'

A source added to People: "Jen truly just wants her kids to be happy. She will continue to make sure that they spend time together as a family and include Ben."

Featured Image Credit: Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images/Michael Buckner/IndieWire via Getty Images

Topics: Ben Affleck, Celebrity, Jennifer Lopez, Sex and Relationships, Parenting

Kya Buller
Kya Buller

Kya is a Journalist at Tyla. She loves covering issues surrounding identity, gender, sex and relationships, and mental health. Contact: [email protected]

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