Ben Affleck’s post-divorce life has drawn consideration not only for his frequent appearances together with his exes, however for the weird steadiness they seem to keep up as co-parents. 

With Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Lopez typically noticed at shared household occasions, followers and fellow mother and father alike have taken discover of how the blended dynamic features behind the scenes. 

Now, insiders are shedding gentle on the place Garner and Lopez actually stand and why their relationship stays fastidiously outlined.

Affleck finalized his divorce from Jennifer Lopez in early 2025, but he continues to be photographed frequently with each Lopez and his different ex-wife, Garner. 

Whereas the association has painted an image of a contemporary household, sources say the connection between Garner and Lopez is deliberate and restricted.

A number of insiders instructed the Each day Mail that the 2 actresses are cordial and centered totally on sustaining stability for his or her youngsters, fairly than forming a friendship of their very own. 

One supply defined, “They aren’t finest associates and so they’re actually not going to be occurring any woman’s journeys with one another.” 

Nevertheless, the insider emphasised that mutual respect exists, including, “However they respect one another and respect that their youngsters are associates and need the most effective for everybody concerned.”

Followers lately noticed the amicable dynamic firsthand on December 12, 2025, when Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner attended a faculty efficiency of “Urinetown: The Musical.” 

The manufacturing featured the “Marry Me” actress’s 17-year-old youngster, Emme Muniz, and Garner’s 16-year-old son, Fin.

Affleck was additionally current however notably navigated the occasion individually from Lopez. 

Lopez arrived sporting a tailor-made blazer and was accompanied by her longtime supervisor, Benny Medina, and her mom, Guadalupe Rodríguez. 

In the meantime, her ex-husband was photographed alongside Garner and their 13-year-old son, Samuel. 

The previous couple additionally shares 20-year-old Violet, who at present attends Yale College.

A second insider famous that each ladies “didn’t work together in any respect” in the course of the occasion, reinforcing reviews that their interactions are deliberately minimal.

In accordance with insiders, Garner appeared relaxed and engaged with different mother and father on the efficiency, whereas Lopez saved a extra reserved presence. 

The supply shared that the “King of the Spider Lady” star centered her consideration on Emme, giving her “a number of love” following the present.

The distinction stood out to these accustomed to December 2024 end-of-year efficiency, which passed off shortly after Affleck and Lopez’s separation. 

At the moment, Affleck was seen embracing Emme, as Lopez “seemed on adoringly,” based on an eyewitness.

Sources consider the shift displays Garner’s beforehand reported determination to distance herself from Lopez and hold interactions strictly child-focused, minimizing public scrutiny and hypothesis.

One insider elaborated on why Jennifer Lopez and Garner preserve boundaries when they’re in the identical area. 

“They’re cordial, however apart from their youngsters, their small speak isn’t going to be about Ben or what they’re engaged on,” the supply defined.

The insider continued, “They’re each okay with how their relationship stands. They don’t dislike one another, however additionally they don’t need to be round one another always.” 

One other added that the duo are acutely aware of public consideration, saying, “They by no means know what to do or to not do after they’re in conditions collectively as a result of they know that the second they work together they’d be the main focus, and so they need the main focus to be on the children.”

“There isn’t any feud,” the supply clarified, “however their connection is from who they as soon as have been married to, not from any form of friendship.”