Jennifer Garner and her ex-husband Ben Affleck were seen twinning in matching looks as they reunited for a low-key excursion in Los Angeles this week. The 54-year-old actress, recently spotted on a rare outing with eldest child Violet, strolled alongside the Oscar winner, 53, as the former couple grabbed a bite to eat on Friday.
Casual Coordination
The 13 Going on 30 star kept it casual, wearing a pair of denim jeans and a light blue sweater. Garner slipped into comfortable sneakers while her brunette locks were partially pulled back from her face. She accessorized with mini earrings and placed stylish black shades on top of her head. Affleck also sported classic denim jeans and a light blue button-up shirt with a white shirt underneath. The Good Will Hunting actor additionally placed sunglasses on his head while carrying a to-go bag.
Garner and Affleck were seen holding a lighthearted conversation as they made their way through a crowded parking lot.
Co-Parenting Journey
The two stars have spent time together in recent months, including in April ahead of Easter and when they celebrated their son's birthday in late March during a paintball party. The pair were previously married from 2005 until their divorce was finalized in 2018. They share three children: Violet, 20, Fin, 17, and Samuel, 14.
A few months earlier, Garner opened up about raising their children in separate households after their divorce. She explained on Bustle's One Nightstand YouTube series that she tries to find a balance between 'conscientious upbringing' and 'appreciation.' The star added, 'Especially when your kids grow up in two separate households, I become mom and dad,' noting that her ex does the same when their kids are with him. 'You kind of can't help it, right? Because you don't have the benefit of both sides of the yin and yang being in the same house.'
Parenting in the Spotlight
Garner further expressed, 'There's a little bit of loss in that, but there's also something gained in that. You also just learn. It's made me let go and not focus so much on bringing up.' Affleck has also reflected on being a parent in the spotlight while talking to E! News earlier this year. 'You put something on your children when you have a public life and that's complicated. We really want to give them room to figure out what they want to do. I wouldn't push them into that. They're brilliant and lovely and wonderful and we love them and we're proud of them. And hope that they don't waste their life acting.'
Last week, Garner was seen stepping out with Violet and Samuel as they spent quality time together. Violet, who recently returned to Los Angeles during her summer break from Yale University, made the rare move of removing her face mask for the outing. The trio enjoyed a tasty treat at Sweet Rose Creamery inside the Brentwood Country Mart. The college student has been an advocate for wearing face masks after contracting a post-viral condition in 2019. The next day after the ice cream outing, Violet and her famous mom were seen grabbing In-N-Out together.
Affleck's Other Relationships
Affleck was also previously married to Jennifer Lopez, but the singer filed for divorce in 2024 on their second wedding anniversary. Last month in April, it was revealed that the Oscar winner gave Lopez 'his share of their $61 million marital mansion.' The exes, who purchased the sprawling estate in May 2023 for $60,850,000, have been attempting to sell it since July 2024, with multiple price cuts along the way, shortly before Lopez filed for divorce. Lopez recently put the home back on the market for the third time for $49,995,000, per TMZ. The following year after their split, it was listed at nearly $68 million in July 2024. However, the actress has now lowered the price by nearly $20 million to help offload the property.
Affleck is also facing a lawsuit after both he and Matt Damon were sued by Miami cops for defamation over their Netflix movie The Rip. The project, released on the streaming site in January, shows the pair portraying police officers who uncover corruption within the Miami-Dade Police Department after discovering $20 million of cartel cash. However, the lawsuit has accused Affleck and Damon of defaming the real individuals who allegedly inspired the tale.
