Hey there, friends! Thanksgiving this year was more than just turkey and football for exes Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner. The pair reunited in Los Angeles to volunteer with the Midnight Mission, spreading kindness by helping feed the homeless during the holiday. Now, that's what I call a meaningful Thanksgiving!
Both Ben, who just turned 52, and Jennifer, also 52, were captured posing together during the event. The photo was shared on the organization’s Instagram page on Thursday, November 28, showing the pair smiling and working side by side. It’s moments like these that remind us of the true essence of Thanksgiving: coming together to make a difference.
Here's what the Midnight Mission had to say about the visit: “Today, we were honored to have Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner join us at The Midnight Mission for Thanksgiving! Their kindness, warmth, and dedication brought so much joy to our Skid Row community. Thank you, Ben and Jennifer, for serving meals and sharing smiles on this special day. Your compassion reminds us all of the true meaning of Thanksgiving — coming together to support one another.”
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Other Stars Lending a Helping Hand
It wasn’t just Ben and Jennifer making a difference that day. Dancing With the Stars’ Sasha Farber and Jenn Tran were also there, joining in the effort and posing for photos with the ex-couple. Sasha, 40, shared a montage of photos and videos from the event on his Instagram account, capturing the heartwarming moments.
In his caption, Sasha wrote: “Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Woke up in the morning, and wanted to give back. The organization called the Midnight Mission has been doing wonderful things for the homeless in Los Angeles, so happy we could visit and help and feed the homeless this Thanksgiving! @themidnightmission @jenntran @edwardgelhaus @jennifer.garner.”
Jennifer added her own heartfelt message in the comments, writing: “Fun serving with you, Happy Thanksgiving! X.” It’s clear that both stars were committed to making the day special for those in need.
What is the Midnight Mission?
For those unfamiliar, the Midnight Mission is an incredible organization that hosts an annual Thanksgiving celebration for thousands of individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Skid Row. This street fair includes a holiday meal and live entertainment, bringing joy to the community. It’s an event that draws thousands of people from the Los Angeles area, offering them a chance to contribute to a meaningful cause.
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Ben and Jennifer’s Journey Since Divorce
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner may have officially called it quits in 2018, but they continue to co-parent their three children, Violet, Fin, and Samuel. In fact, Ben has been leaning heavily on Jennifer during his current divorce from Jennifer Lopez, who filed for divorce on August 20. It’s evident that the bond between Ben and Jennifer remains strong, even after their split.
“Jen’s been wonderful. She doesn’t judge,” a source told In Touch in June about Ben’s relationship with his first wife. “Sure, Ben drives her crazy sometimes, but there’s an unbreakable bond there. Ben says Jen’s an angel and tells her she’s the only one who can save him.”
“He’s given Jen the code to his house so she can come right in,” the source added. “Other people have to be buzzed in, but not Jen. She can come and go whenever she wants.”
Jennifer Lopez’s Thanksgiving Message
Meanwhile, amid her own divorce proceedings, J. Lo shared a festive message on Thanksgiving via Instagram. In a photo featuring a delicious-looking turkey, she wrote: “I hope everybody had a beautiful and Happy Thanksgiving. I am so incredibly grateful for all of you.”
Just recently, the “On the Floor” singer opened up about her holiday plans after a tough year. “It was a pretty intense year for me, and I’m most looking forward to spending time with my kids and my family coming out from the East Coast,” she told People in an interview published on November 5. “The holidays are such a special time for us, and they’ve always been since I was a little girl. And I really look forward to those moments when I can be with my sisters and just relax and have fun and create new memories.”
