Let’s talk about Ben Affleck. The guy who played Batman on the big screen is now focusing on what matters most to him—his kids—after calling it quits with Jennifer Lopez. According to an insider speaking exclusively to Closer, the 52-year-old actor is doing everything he can to ensure his children come first during this tough time. “He’s really trying to be there for them and repair any damage that might’ve happened because of this breakup,” the source reveals.
Family Ties: Ben and Jen Garner’s Kids
Ben shares Violet, Fin, and Samuel with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner. Meanwhile, J. Lo, who recently turned 55, has twins Emme and Max with her ex-husband Marc Anthony. It’s not just about two people ending their marriage; it’s about two families navigating this new chapter together.
A United Front for the Sake of the Kids
Insiders say Jennifer Garner is doing her best to maintain a united front with Ben for the sake of their children. “He feels terrible that the kids have been dragged into all of this,” the source explains. “And let’s face it, Jennifer’s twins have already been through this kind of thing multiple times before—it’s tough for everyone involved.”
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August 20: A Date That Changed Everything
On Tuesday, August 20, Jennifer Lopez officially filed for divorce from Ben Affleck after two years of marriage. She listed their separation date as April 26, which, coincidentally, marked the two-year anniversary of their wedding celebration at Ben’s Georgia estate. Their love story began with a small, intimate Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022, but now it seems like things have taken a turn no one expected.
Signs of Trouble?
Before the official split, there were hints that something wasn’t right. In the months leading up to their separation, J. Lo and Ben were rarely seen together in public, and both were spotted without their wedding rings on several occasions. Reports suggest that Ben had already moved out of their shared home by mid-May. An insider told In Touch magazine, “Ben already moved out, and they’ll likely have to sell the dream house they spent two years searching for.”
Another source added, “The writing’s on the wall—it’s over. They’re heading straight for divorce, and for once, Ben’s not the one to blame. They’ll always care about each other, but she couldn’t control him, and he couldn’t change her. Honestly, there was no way this relationship could last forever.”
Missed Celebrations and Property Listings
Ben didn’t attend J. Lo’s extravagant Bridgerton-themed 55th birthday bash in the Hamptons back in July, and she didn’t acknowledge their second wedding anniversary on Instagram that same month. Adding fuel to the fire, the couple listed their marital home for $68 million in July, but so far, it hasn’t sold.
More rumors surfaced when Ben purchased a $20 million Los Angeles home without Jennifer around for her birthday. A source told In Touch on August 13, “Buying a new house while she was celebrating her birthday in the Hamptons was incredibly embarrassing for her. And the fact that one day he has his ring on, and the next day it’s off—it’s like he’s playing mind games with her.”
The Silent Treatment Before the Split
In the days leading up to J. Lo filing for divorce, the couple reportedly gave each other the silent treatment. “J. Lo just can’t believe it came to this,” the source said. “She thought she’d finally found her happy ending, and then Ben blindsided her. She’s putting on a brave face in public, but privately, she’s furious.”
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