Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner joined forces on Sunday, April 20, 2025, to celebrate Easter with their children in Brentwood, California. Despite ending their marriage in 2018 after over ten years together, the pair continues to prioritize co-parenting their children effectively.
Earlier in the day, Affleck, 52, and their youngest son, Samuel, 13, were seen leaving World Market carrying several shopping bags. The two spent time together before returning to Affleck’s $20 million residence in Brentwood, where Garner, 53, later joined them.
Photographs captured Garner driving away from Affleck’s home with Samuel in the front seat, indicating the family had spent the holiday together. Observers noted the “13 Going on 30” actress seemed content after the gathering.
Besides Samuel, Affleck and Garner have two older children, Violet, 19, and Seraphina, 16. It is not confirmed if they were present at the Easter event.
Affleck recently commended Garner in an interview with British GQ, appreciating their co-parenting arrangement. “I’m really lucky that I have a really good co-parent and partner in Jennifer Garner, the kids’ mom, who’s wonderful and great and we work together well,” he told the publication last month.
The actor also discussed handling parenting while under media attention, emphasizing that they assure their children about the inaccuracies often found in tabloids. He mentioned that although his life attracts public curiosity, it remains largely uneventful.
The Easter gathering comes amid speculation about Affleck’s sentiments towards Garner following his recent divorce from Jennifer Lopez. The couple, referred to as “Bennifer 2.0” by fans, concluded their divorce proceedings in early 2025, having been married for less than three years.
Despite rumors suggesting Affleck might be interested in rekindling his relationship with Garner, sources indicate that Garner is not inclined towards this. Garner has been dating businessman John Miller since 2018, and their relationship remains strong despite occasional difficulties.
Just a day before the Easter gathering with Affleck, Garner, and Miller were photographed kissing outside her residence. The couple, who briefly separated in 2020 before reconciling, is described by friends as having a “very special relationship.”
Garner effectively manages her co-parenting responsibilities with Affleck while maintaining her relationship with Miller and advancing her career. She is currently engaged in a project for Apple TV+, continuing her successful acting career. Similarly, Affleck is occupied with his production company and acting roles.
The former couple is also slated to reunite professionally for an upcoming crime thriller titled “Animals,” marking their first on-screen collaboration since their divorce.
Reports have surfaced indicating that Miller has expressed discomfort with the close relationship between Affleck and Garner, notably after photos showed them embracing during a paintball outing for Samuel’s birthday. Sources say that while Miller respects their co-parenting relationship, he felt the interaction was inappropriate and undermined his relationship with Garner.
An insider revealed that Miller shared his concerns with Garner, stating he would not accept similar situations in the future. Following this discussion, it has been noted that Affleck and Garner have maintained a more formal distance in their public appearances. However, they continue to coordinate for the well-being of their children, as seen during their Easter celebration.
While Affleck and Garner marked Easter together with at least one child in California, Lopez was seen attending the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia, maintaining her public persona and professional activities independent of her former husband.
