Ben Affleck was seen wanting pleasant together with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, as he spent his first Thanksgiving with out estranged spouse, Jennifer Lopez, along with her and their three youngsters.
On Thursday, the previous couple, who share youngsters: Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12, reunited to volunteer with Midnight Mission.
Together with their youngsters, the celebrities teamed as much as assist feed 2,000 homeless and near-homeless folks in downtown Los Angeles throughout the non-profit group’s annual Thanksgiving brunch.
As they lent a serving to hand, the two-time Oscar winner and actress, each 52, might be seen whispering to 1 one other and sporting matching aprons.
They each appeared in excessive spirits as they served their group with a smile.
An eyewitness informed DailyMail.com that they spent three hours there.
Ben Affleck was seen wanting pleasant together with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, as he spent his first first Thanksgiving with out estranged spouse, Jennifer Lopez, along with her and their three youngsters
For the event, the Alias alum wore her lengthy brunette hair up in a excessive ponytail and navy sweater.
Again in 2020, Affleck took to Instagram to present the group a candy shoutout as he acknowledged Midnight Mission’s dedication to serving to ‘these in want with housing, coaching, growth and restoration.’
Beforehand, he informed Folks that he realized about Midnight Mission by a mother or father at one among his youngsters’s faculties.
‘I discovered that I get quite a bit out of giving slightly little bit of my time to different folks. I don’t know that it helps them or not, however I do know it’s useful to me,’ he informed the outlet.
‘It’s straightforward to type of throw up your palms and say there’s nothing you are able to do,’ Affleck stated, on the time. ‘However the fact is there are individuals who wish to make their lives higher, who’re struggling, who need assistance and who you may profit by even doing slightly bit, giving slightly bit of cash or slightly little bit of time. It’s only a actually highly effective factor to do to have the ability to join with folks.’
He stated his expertise working with the group ‘has been actually optimistic and rewarding.’
Affleck’s sighting comes someday after DailyMail.com reported that he can be spending the vacation with Garner, their three youngsters, and her boyfriend John Miller.
‘Ben and Jen are wanting ahead to at the moment and Ben is anticipating a soothing day filled with meals and soccer earlier than he has to get again to work on the movie,’ a supply informed DailyMail.com completely.
‘Thanksgiving is all about being drama free relating to Ben, it’ll be low key, solely good vibes and Jen is on board to make at the moment as straightforward as doable.’
A second insider stated he was adamant that nothing would get in the best way of the ‘significant vacation’ which shall be celebrated at Garner’s home with Miller, whom she has been relationship on-and-off since 2018.
On Thursday, the previous couple, who share youngsters: Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12, reunited to volunteer with Midnight Mission
Together with their youngsters, the pair teamed as much as assist feed 2,000 homeless and near-homeless folks in downtown Los Angeles throughout the non-profit group’s annual Thanksgiving brunch
The businessman had beforehand aired grievances about her involvement in Affleck’s marital struggles with Lopez, however there’s now ‘nothing however love and appreciation’ between all of them.
‘Thanksgiving is such a significant vacation for them to spend collectively earlier than the chaos of Christmas season hits,’ the supply stated.
‘Jen’s boyfriend is usually included and there’s by no means any difficulty in any way as all of them don’t have anything however love and appreciation for one another.
‘And sure, Jen Garner and the youngsters prepare dinner Thanksgiving dinner with none exterior assist.’
Affleck, who spent final Thanksgiving with Lopez, will little question be readily available to assist consolation Garner who introduced the heartbreaking information that her nine-year-old golden retriever Birdie had died.
Affleck and Garner finalized their divorce in October 2018, three years after initially separating; seen in 2011
Affleck is presently in the course of divorcing Lopez after two years of marriage; seen in 2023
The actress paid tribute to her beloved pet, who she acquired simply after her 2015 cut up from Affleck.
‘She lived a cheerful canine life and is now within the function she was born to play: angel lady,’ she informed her Instagram followers on Wednesday. ‘It’s a present to like and be cherished by such a creature as Birdie the Doggie.’
Final week experiences surfaced that tensions had been brewing between her and Lopez, regardless of the previous adopting the function of ‘marriage counselor’ throughout Affleck’s cut up from the singer.
Sources on the time stated she has now chosen to distance herself from the On the Flooring hitmaker and would not wish to have any ‘communication’ along with her ‘until it’s do with the youngsters.’
‘Her pals really feel she shouldn’t have allowed herself to get so concerned in serving to JLo to repair her marriage to Ben,’ the supply stated.
Affleck, who spent final Thanksgiving with Lopez, will little question be readily available to assist consolation Garner who introduced the heartbreaking information that her nine-year-old golden retriever Birdie had died
‘Particularly contemplating Jen felt pitted towards JLo at instances throughout their very own marriage. Jen is simply too good and really wished to assist, so she tried.’
Earlier this yr DailyMail.com was informed Miller was tiring of Garner seeing it as her duty to assist ‘repair’ her ex-husband’s beleaguered marriage.
‘Particularly contemplating Jen felt pitted towards JLo at instances throughout their very own marriage. Jen is simply too good and really wished to assist, so she tried.’
‘John needs nothing greater than for Ben to be okay, but it surely isn’t his girlfriend’s duty to play babysitter to him,’ an insider stated on the time.
‘That’s for Ben to determine on his personal and for his spouse to deal with. It isn’t Jen’s duty, and he has informed her this.’
They added that Affleck was acutely aware of being a ‘burden’ and was attempting to keep away from discussing his marital breakdown with Garner.
Garner and Affleck have remained amicable since their cut up (seen in June 2024)
Their eldest youngster, Violet, (seen above along with her mother) turned 18 in December 2023
Affleck pictured with their youngest Samuel in November 2024
Garner and Affleck notably tied the knot in 2005, however their divorce was finalized in 2018 after 13 years of marriage.
Affleck reconciled together with his ex Lopez in 2022, however she filed for divorce in August after two years of marriage.
Final month, she broke her silence on their cut up whereas speaking to Interview Journal – and described the separation as each ‘unhappy’ and ‘scary.’
‘It feels lonely, unfamiliar, scary. It feels unhappy. It feels determined,’ the hitmaker stated when requested what it was prefer to ‘be on her personal.’
‘However once you sit in these emotions and go, “These items usually are not going to kill me,” it’s like truly, I’m able to pleasure and happiness all on my own.
‘Being in a relationship doesn’t outline me. I can’t be on the lookout for happiness in different folks. I’ve to have happiness inside myself.
‘I used to say I’m a cheerful particular person, however was nonetheless on the lookout for one thing for someone else to fill, and it’s similar to, “No, I’m truly good.”’
