Hollywood stars married in 2005 and announced their separation in 2015. Jennifer and Ben divorced three years later but maintained a friendly relationship for the sake of their children. They have three kids: 19-year-old Violet, 16-year-old Seraphina, and 13-year-old Samuel.
Last week, Garner and Affleck were spotted at a paintball club near Los Angeles, reunited for their son’s birthday. Ben appeared to flirt with his ex-wife as they smiled together, and even gave her a tender hug during the game. The photos, taken by paparazzi, sparked a negative reaction from Jennifer’s current partner, John Miller, whom she has been dating since 2018.
“John believes there’s nothing between Jennifer and Ben, but he thinks these pictures look awful and disrespectful to their relationship. He’s convinced Ben crossed the line,” said an insider.
The 47-year-old businessman, who is the CEO of CaliBurger, has always supported the relationship between the co-parents but felt compelled to talk to Jennifer after the recent pictures. “Miller gave Jennifer an ultimatum: he doesn’t want to see anything like this again, or he’ll have no choice but to leave,” the source added.
John is not pleased that the ex-spouses have been spending more time together, especially after Ben’s breakup with Jennifer Lopez last year. The two-time Oscar winner is relying on his ex more than ever and joining her and their kids on vacations. “John feels like the third wheel,” a friend of the couple shared.
Garner and Miller have kept their relationship private, successfully hiding their romance for a long time. They briefly split in 2020 but later reconciled. In six years, they have rarely been seen walking around Los Angeles.
After the recent photos, persistent rumors about a possible reunion between Jennifer and Ben surfaced. However, those close to Jennifer are skeptical. “It could happen with anyone, there’s nothing new about it. Ben and Jen have a unique relationship, especially for exes. She loves Ben, but she’s worried he’ll leave her again. She doesn’t want to heal another broken heart because it’s too dramatic, and she doesn’t want their kids to see their mom fighting with their dad again. So much could go wrong if they get back together,” added the insider.
