Actor Ben Affleck celebrated Father’s Day 2024 alongside his former spouse, Jennifer Garner, leading to increased conjecture regarding the state of his marriage to singer Jennifer Lopez.
Garner was spotted on Sunday, June 16, 2024, en route to Affleck’s Brentwood, California residence, which rents for $100,000 per month. She was dressed in casual attire consisting of a gray V-neck sweater, a white T-shirt, blue jeans, and sneakers of a periwinkle hue. She also wore black sunglasses and was seen carrying a can of Waterloo Sparkling water.
Following a day spent with their kids, photographs emerged of Affleck driving Garner back to her Brentwood Park mansion. Their 11-year-old son, Samuel, was spotted in the front passenger seat. The couple, who divorced in 2018, also have two daughters, Violet, 18, and Seraphina, 14. They have continued to co-parent their children despite their separation.
Affleck’s current spouse, Jennifer Lopez, did not attend the family gathering. However, she did acknowledge Affleck on Instagram, sharing a photo from his 2001 film “Pearl Harbor” and referring to him as a “hero” in a Father’s Day tribute.
Lopez and Affleck, whose romance reignited in 2021 and led to their marriage in 2022, have been subject to rumors of an impending split. An insider reports that Lopez feels she has exhausted all attempts to salvage their marriage, stating, “Jenny has had enough, and she tried, but it’s not getting any better, it’s worse.” Currently, the couple is living separately, with Lopez in their Beverly Hills mansion and Affleck residing in his rented property.
Despite the marital issues, Lopez was seen with Affleck the day prior to Father’s Day. Photographs captured them returning to his Brentwood rental after spending time at their $60 million Bel Air mansion, which is now on the market. A source disclosed that the couple remains on friendly terms despite the strain in their relationship.
Affleck and Garner have often been lauded for maintaining a positive co-parenting relationship. Garner has previously discussed their dedication to prioritizing their children’s welfare.
However, the Father’s Day visit has added fuel to the rumors of Affleck and Lopez’s marital issues. An insider revealed that the couple has been dealing with problems for several months and are attempting to address them. The source also mentioned that Lopez has been grappling with the stresses of everyday life and her career, using work as a distraction.
The couple’s differing attitudes towards public life have also reportedly been a source of conflict. While Lopez enjoys sharing her life with fans, Affleck prefers to maintain his privacy. This disparity has allegedly caused tension in their relationship. In February, Lopez was busy promoting her visual album “This Is Me… Now: A Love Story,” and Affleck was supportive throughout this period. However, his unease with the spotlight has been a source of stress.
In May, the couple was seen holding hands and attending their children’s events, suggesting they were making efforts to reconcile. Yet, the recent decision to sell their shared Beverly Hills property has spurred further speculation about their future.
The challenges extend to Affleck and Lopez’s blended family as well. Lopez is a mother to 16-year-old twins, Max and Emme, from her previous marriage to Marc Anthony, while Affleck’s children are adjusting to their new stepmother and stepsiblings. Despite the challenges, the couple has strived to merge their families and support each other as parents.
