Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner: Best Friends or Exes?

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s relationship has never gone the way of some of his movies.

Contrary to how movies such as “Deep Water” and “Gone Girl” portray marriages ending tragically, it’s important to note that despite their 2018 divorce, Ben and Jennifer have managed to keep a relationship that remains friendly and cordial over the years.

In an interview with GQ on March 25, Ben, father of Violet (19), Seraphina (16), and Samuel (13) shared that he feels fortunate to have Jennifer Garner, the kids’ mother, as a cooperative co-parent and partner. She is wonderful and they work together effectively.

To put it another way, a significant part of their achievement lies in their ability to collaboratively manage the gossip columns and public interest in their personal lives. They ensure that their children are aware of the real story.

Ben explained that my ex-wife and I had an agreement we’d joke about in the supermarket. Whenever we came across something like a tabloid headline, we would say, ‘You know this can’t be true because if it were, you would have a huge family with multiple siblings.’

As he put it, “I know what’s going on in my life. And also, really more importantly, my kids know.”

The 52-year-old, whose private life, relationships with Jennifer (and Jennifer Lopez) as well as his professional ups and downs have drawn significant attention from followers and the press for many years, discussed how the apparent turmoil in his personal life often turns out to be fabricated.

He mentioned that some individuals enjoy keeping up with the ongoing drama series, which they refer to as the coverage. Importantly, this particular series isn’t connected to any specific movie or acting role. Instead, it stands on its own as a popular drama, and unknowingly, you’ve become a character within that ongoing narrative.

He went on saying, “You’re not the one putting it down on paper, you’re not calling the shots behind the camera, and you might not even realize you’re part of it, but you still are.

In truth, the friendly bond he shares with Jennifer has fueled speculation about a potential reconciliation – but it’s said that their friendship remains purely platonic. Notably, Jennifer has been involved with businessman John Miller since 2018.

Previously, Ben shared with People in 2020 that “Having kids with someone creates an eternal bond. I am incredibly fortunate that she is the mother of my children. I feel deeply thankful and respectful towards her.

For more celebrities who have maintained friendly relationships with their exes, keep reading.

As a lifestyle expert, I must clarify that the reconciliation of this once iconic Hollywood duo seems highly unlikely. Yet, amidst their shared birthday celebrations, warm gestures, and even participating in a joint reading of “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” it certainly appears as if they’re playing a game of cat-and-mouse with the public.

You’re considered stylish when you can drop by your former partner’s talk show and give them a tough time. This is exactly what happened when Sarah appeared on Jimmy’s stage for a chat about her new program, “I Love You, America” and his wife, Molly Kimmel, who was described as “cute,” “bright,” and “funny.” Sarah joked, “It’s not fair!” She said, “She gets the ‘new woke’ Jimmy. I had ‘Man Show’ Jimmy.

 

To put it simply, even though both parties have moved on, it seems like Anna may still be feeling the weight of their past relationship more deeply than Pratt himself. This is evident when she offered to officiate their wedding in 2019 and sent a gift after their daughter Lyla was born in August 2020. A source reported that she was “very supportive” of Jack becoming a big brother, suggesting an ongoing connection.

Despite their rocky breakup, the former partners on HGTV have managed to excel in not one but two areas: raising their children Taylor and Brayden, and transforming dilapidated houses into idyllic residences for others, even four years post-divorce.

In a 2013 interview with Oprah Winfrey, the rocker referred to Lenny Kravitz and his ex-wife as “best friends,” stating they still consider themselves family. He described their bond as a “big happy family,” noting that despite their divorce, which ended in 2020 when she married Jason Momoa, their relationship remains harmonious and serves as an example of healing and unity.

Since their split in 2015, the parents of Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel have achieved the conscious uncoupling trio: they take joint vacations, celebrate shared holidays together, and often show mutual admiration in public. In a 2016 interview with TopMob News, Ben even praised his ex as an “amazing mother.

Nina and Ian broke up in 2013 after three years together, but they’ve maintained a strong friendship since then. In 2014, the actor from “The Vampire Diaries” began dating Nikki Reed and married her later that year. As expected, Dobrev developed a close bond with the actress from “Twilight.

In July 2016, they decided to end their five-year relationship. The singer mentioned on ‘The Howard Stern Show’ on SiriusXM in October that she is quite close to Kinney, stating, “He has been both my lover and friend for such a long time.

“We love each other,” she said. “That’s it.”

The intriguing dynamic between characters from ‘The Office’ continued to captivate viewers even after the show ended in 2013, with many still hoping they would end up together. Mindy Kaling, one of the stars, explained in an interview with Good Housekeeping in 2019 that she could understand why people felt this way, as she named B.J. Novak, her co-star, godparent to her children. “From an outsider’s perspective,” she said, “it would seem plausible that they might be a romantic couple. However, the reality is that B.J. has become so much more like family to me than just a friend.

After their divorce in 2011, the ex-spouses found it effortless to co-parent their son, Bronx. In fact, the musician from Fall Out Boy has publicly praised his former partner as a fantastic mother.

It seems like she’s moved past the “7 Things” list, right? The Jonas Brothers musician mentioned that he gets along well with his ex and they have a positive relationship.

In 2006, the stars of Dexter initially crossed paths on set, but it wasn’t until 2008 that their relationship turned romantic. Unfortunately, they divorced in 2011, yet Jennifer expressed that there was only “love and respect” remaining between them a few years after the split.

Despite being exes, the parents of Rumer, Tallulah, and Scout have always maintained a harmonious relationship that borders on inseparable. It was therefore an obvious choice for them to shelter in place together during the coronavirus pandemic, in Idaho no less. Who’s up for a quarantine dance party?

Four years post our 2014 divorce, I, a devoted fan and ex-spouse, am still showering my former partner, father to our twins Max and Emme, with praise. “During our marriage,” I shared on a 2018 episode of Sunday Today, “Marc truly boosted my confidence, recognizing where I struggled.” He would often say, “You’re an exceptional singer, never let anyone make you doubt it.” His words resonated deeply with me as I hold him in high esteem due to his remarkable talent as a singer, one that I consider among the greatest of all time.

Despite experiencing challenging times personally, the actress has always been there for her former husband and Scream costar. Looking back on their divorce eight years after it happened in 2010, she expressed that it was one of the better ones. As parents to daughter Coco, they work well as co-parents together.

Despite their off-screen relationship cooling down in 2007, it didn’t stop them from creating on-screen sparks in the 2011 film “Bad Teacher”.

After experiencing some difficult times following their separation in 2013, the actors have now reached a stage where they are vacationing together as part of their divorce process. The Twilight alum spoke fondly about his husband during a 2017 trip to Cancun, where they were joined by Garth, Dave Abrams, Peter’s fiancée Lily Anne Harrison, and their three daughters Luca, Lola, and Fiona. Regarding his relationship with Jennie, he expressed that people enter our lives for a purpose, and relationships can evolve. He added that just because they are no longer living together doesn’t mean love is absent.

Even though they unexpectedly parted ways in September 2012, the couple chose to present a harmonious front for their children’s sake. In a 2014 interview with Howard Stern, she clarified, “Will and I remain exceptionally close friends. We’ve managed our relationship very well. I don’t view a decade-long marriage as a failure. Relationships are inherently challenging.

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2025-03-25 17:49