Ben Affleck puts on cozy display with ex-wife Jennifer Garner on Thanksgiving amid Jennifer Lopez divorce



 

Ben Affleck was seen looking friendly with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, as he spent his first Thanksgiving without estranged wife, Jennifer Lopez.

On Thursday, the former couple, who share children Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12, reunited to volunteer with Midnight Mission.

Along with their kids, the stars teamed up to help feed 2,000 homeless and near-homeless people in downtown Los Angeles during the non-profit organization’s annual Thanksgiving brunch.

 

As they lent a helping hand, the two-time Oscar winner and actress, both 52, could be seen whispering to one another and wearing matching aprons.

They both appeared in high spirits as they served their community with a smile.

An eyewitness told DailyMail.com that they spent three hours there.

For the occasion, the Alias alum wore her long brunette hair up in a high ponytail and navy sweater.

Affleck wore a brown button-down and stuck close to Garner and his kids, including Violet, who wore an orange hoodie and N95 mask.

Earlier this year, Violet, who began her freshman year at Yale earlier this year, revealed that she contracted a ‘post-viral condition’ in 2019.

Back in 2020, Affleck took to Instagram to give the organization a sweet shoutout as he recognized Midnight Mission’s commitment to helping ‘those in need with housing, training, development and recovery.’

Previously, he told People that he learned about Midnight Mission through a parent at one of his children’s schools.

‘I found that I get a lot out of giving a little bit of my time to other people. I don’t know that it helps them or not, but I know it’s helpful to me,’ he told the outlet.

‘It’s easy to sort of throw up your hands and say there’s nothing you can do,’ Affleck said, at the time. ‘But the truth is there are people who want to make their lives better, who are struggling, who need help and who you can benefit by even doing a little bit, giving a little bit of money or a little bit of time. It’s just a really powerful thing to do to be able to connect with people.’

He said his experience working with the organization ‘has been really positive and rewarding.’

Affleck’s sighting comes one day after DailyMail.com reported that he would be spending the holiday with Garner, their three children and her boyfriend John Miller.

‘Ben and Jen are looking forward to today and Ben is anticipating a relaxing day full of food and football before he has to get back to work on the film,’ a source told DailyMail.com exclusively.

Thanksgiving is all about being drama free when it comes to Ben, it is going to be low key, only good vibes and Jen is on board to make today as easy as possible.’

A second insider said he was adamant that nothing would get in the way of the ‘meaningful holiday’ which will be celebrated at Garner’s house with Miller, whom she has been dating on-and-off since 2018.

The businessman had previously aired grievances about her involvement in Affleck’s marital struggles with Lopez, but there is now ‘nothing but love and appreciation’ between them all.

‘Thanksgiving is such a meaningful holiday for them to spend together before the chaos of Christmas season hits,’ the source said.

‘Jen’s boyfriend is often included and there is never any issue whatsoever as they all have nothing but love and appreciation for each other.

‘And yes, Jen Garner and the kids cook Thanksgiving dinner without any outside help.’

Affleck, who spent last Thanksgiving with Lopez, will no doubt be on hand to help comfort Garner who announced the heartbreaking news that her nine-year-old golden retriever Birdie had died.

The actress paid tribute to her beloved pet, who she acquired just after her 2015 split from Affleck.

‘She lived a happy dog life and is now in the role she was born to play: angel girl,’ she told her Instagram followers on Wednesday. ‘It’s a gift to love and be loved by such a creature as Birdie the Doggie.’

Last week reports surfaced that  tensions were brewing between her and Lopez, despite the former adopting the role of ‘marriage counselor’ during Affleck’s split from the singer.

Sources at the time said she has now chosen to distance herself from the On the Floor hitmaker and doesn’t want to have any ‘communication’ with her ‘unless it is do with the kids.’

 

‘Her friends feel she shouldn’t have allowed herself to get so involved in helping JLo to fix her marriage to Ben,’ the source said.

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