Although there is a saying that goes ‘where there was fire, ashes remain’, that would not be the case for Jennifer Garner and her ex-husband, Ben Affleck. After some recent rumors that suggested Affleck would be interested in rekindling the flame with the Elektra actress, sources close to the pair have revealed that they are not looking to get back together.
A source spoke exclusively to Us Weekly that Affleck and Garner, both 52, are “good friends” and that any rumors of a romance between them are “ridiculous.”
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck want to get back together? No
After his recent divorce from Jennifer Lopez, Affleck’s priorities continue to be his family and his career, not dating; both he and Garner are focused on being parents to their three children, Violet, 19, Seraphina, 16, and Samuel, 13.
Garner and Affleck, who were previously married for a decade before their separation in 2015, have been seen together several times in recent months, even at events related to their children. The parents were recently photographed together at Samuel’s 13th birthday paintball-themed party, smiling as they walked together carrying paintball gear, including camouflage vests and face masks.
"Everything is fine with John and Jen," a second source told Us Weekly exclusively earlier this month, amid rumors that John Miller, Garner’s current partner, was jealous that she was spending so much time with her ex-husband. “Those close to them have not heard of any issues.”
Ben and Jen have maintained their friendship for many years after separating as a married couple. During their divorce from Lopez, Garner stood by Affleck and was one of his biggest supporters. “Ben and Jennifer are friends, and they have a great co-parenting relationship,” an additional source exclusively told Us in August 2024, pointing out that the ex-spouses have a “mutual understanding that their children come first.”
“There is a deep level of trust and respect between them,” explained the source at that time, adding that Affleck and Garner’s past has helped him overcome his relationship issues with Lopez.