Jennifer Garner called 'super kind kind' as she tries to save Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's marriage
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jennifer Garner is stepping in to help her ex-husband Ben Affleck as his marriage to Jennifer Lopez faces significant strain. According to insiders, both Garner and Lopez are concerned that Affleck may be close to breaking his sobriety due to the pressures of his troubled marriage.
On Sunday, May 19, Garner, 52, was spotted arriving at the $100,000-a-month Brentwood property where Affleck, 51, has been staying. The sighting comes amid reports that his two-year marriage to Lopez, 54, is on "shaky ground."
Affleck has been seen without his wedding ring several times, while Lopez attended a red carpet alone for her new film.
Jennifer Lopez turns to Jennifer Garner for guidance
Sources revealed that Lopez has been confiding in Garner, seeking advice from someone who has firsthand experience with Affleck's struggles.
"JLo has been confiding in Jen because she knows that she is one of the only people in the world who would understand what she is going through," an insider told DailyMail.
"She has been through it with the same man herself and although the circumstances were quite different it is still the same man and they both dealt with some of the same issues," the source added.
On Sunday, Garner was spotted arriving at Affleck's Brentwood mansion, just hours after the former couple had reunited at their son Samuel's basketball game in Santa Monica.
Garner, who is in a relationship with businessman John Miller, reportedly wants to help preserve Affleck and Lopez's marriage, recognizing the stabilizing influence the latter has on her ex-husband.
"Jen does not want Ben to pull the plug on this marriage because she really does care about JLo," the source added.
"She did go to his house to talk to him about this and to try and keep the two of them together."
"JLo was told several times by Jen how valued she is in all their lives. She is one of the only women who can get through to Ben and keep him from jumping off the deep end with his addiction," the source added.
Close friends of Affleck fear he may revert to old patterns of behavior, particularly concerning his past battles with alcohol.
"Ben is frustrated right now because he does not have any escape from his problems, so he runs away," said the source. The main concern is that Affleck might start drinking again, so Garner has been keeping a close watch on him.
Affleck has openly discussed his feelings of shame and regret over how his 13-year marriage to Garner ended in 2018.
In a 2020 interview with The New York Times, he explained, "I drank relatively normally for a long time. What happened was that I started drinking more and more when my marriage was falling apart. This was 2015, 2016. My drinking, of course, created more marital problems."
After an intervention by Garner in August 2018, Affleck completed a stint in rehab. The former couple has three children together -- Violet, Seraphina (now Fin), and Samuel. Despite their past, Garner remains a crucial support system for Affleck.
Affleck and Lopez rekindled their romance in 2021, nearly two decades after their initial relationship ended in 2004. They got married in July 2022. However, recent reports indicate they have been living separately, with Affleck moving into a rental house several weeks ago.
Despite the challenges, sources insist that the couple is not currently heading for divorce.
Jennifer Garner hailed as she tries to help Ben Affleck and JLo
Jennifer Garner's efforts to support her ex-husband Ben Affleck and his current wife Jennifer Lopez as they navigate a tumultuous period in their marriage have sparked a wave of reactions online.
Garner's involvement is reportedly driven by concerns over Affleck's sobriety and the stability of their blended family.
One user praised Garner's approach, writing, "Garner seems to be carefully walking a fine line between providing the right sort of support for the father of her children and trying not to get too involved. She has to support Affleck because to a degree, protecting him protects her children. If the Affleck/Lopez problems are true, I feel very sorry for the Lopez kids."
Another commenter highlighted Garner's dedication as a mother and noted, "Jen’s a fantastic mother. However, it was one thing when their children were young. They are older now and certainly understand their father has issues. But they all seem to accept that and seem to have a good relationship. At this point, I don’t understand why Jen is running to prop him up every time he gets in a self-inflicted mess."
Many online discussions emphasize the role of Affleck's sobriety in Garner's actions. One user remarked, "I think it's the sobriety issue. She wants him sober for their kids. Plus she's just a super kind human."
However, some users questioned the long-term effectiveness of Garner's support. "Garner must have the patience of a saint. But in constantly assuming the rescuer mantle, she's unlikely ultimately to protect either her children or her ex from himself. Only he can do that," one user commented.
Another expressed, "Jennifer Garner, she seems to be a nice person trying to do what's best for her children but Ben and J.Lo made their bed. Leave them to it, and let the chips fall where they may. Ben knew what J.Lo was like and how publicity hungry she is and she knew he had various issues. What a mess."
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