Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner split nearly a decade ago, but Garner remains one of Affleck’s biggest supporters — especially during his divorce from Jennifer Lopez . “Ben and Jennifer are friends, and they have a great coparenting relationship,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly , referring to Affleck and Garner’s children , Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12. Affleck and Garner, both 52, have a “mutual understanding that their kids come first,” the insider says, noting that the exes “also get along really well.
” The former spouses, who called it quits in 2015 after 10 years of marriage, have remained on good terms since their breakup. (Garner and Affleck finalized their divorce in 2018.) “There’s a deep level of trust and respect between them,” the source explains, adding that Affleck and Garner’s past has helped him as he continues to navigate his split from Lopez , 55.
Affleck “has confided in Jen in a lot of ways,” per the insider. “Especially lately when things with J.Lo haven’t been so great in recent months.
” Throughout all the drama between Lopez and Affleck, Garner was rooting for the pair to make amends, according to the insider. “Jen was hopeful that things would work out between them but of course, she just wants them to be happy,” the source tells Us . “So she supports whatever path they’ve decided to take.
” Affleck and Lopez tied the knot in July 2022 after rekindling their romance one year prior. They we.