Jennifer Garner has drawn a firm line in her interactions with Jennifer Lopez, reportedly choosing to limit communication to matters involving her children with ex-husband Ben Affleck. Sources close to the situation suggest Garner, 52, felt used during Lopez and Affleck’s marriage troubles and has decided to keep a respectful distance while focusing on her own life.
Garner’s Role as Unlikely Mediator
In the months leading up to Lopez’s official divorce filing from Affleck, 52, Garner had reportedly taken on the role of an informal “marriage counselor.” Despite her efforts, friends believe she was placed in a difficult position, with one insider noting, “Jen is too nice and truly wanted to help.”
This situation was particularly taxing for Garner, as she allegedly felt “pitted against” Lopez during her own marriage to Affleck. The former couple share three children: Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12.
Family Dynamics and Unusual Connections
While Garner has chosen to distance herself from Lopez, her daughter Violet has maintained a relationship with her former stepmother. Over the summer, Violet spent time with Lopez in the Hamptons, and more recently, Lopez’s sister Lynda visited Violet at her university.
Although Garner found the interaction “odd,” she remains supportive of her children’s connections. An insider explained, “Jen’s loyalty is to the father of her kids—Ben—and their children. Because they love JLo. But Jen would never badmouth her or speak negatively about her.”
New Love and Possible Wedding Plans
On the personal front, Garner appears to be preparing for a significant milestone in her relationship with businessman John Miller. The couple, who have been dating for several years, are reportedly planning to marry in Paris. Garner even shopped for wedding dresses during a trip to Europe in September.
Miller, who has two teenage children from a previous marriage, has been a stabilizing presence for Garner. He previously advised her not to get involved in Lopez and Affleck’s marriage struggles, emphasizing that it wasn’t her responsibility.
Garner’s Career Thrives
Amid personal changes, Garner’s professional life is flourishing. She is currently filming the second season of The Last Thing He Told Me, Apple TV+’s hit limited series based on Laura Dave’s novel. Garner will reprise her role as Hannah Hall and serve as executive producer.
Season one of the series, which follows an artist whose life is upended by her husband’s sudden disappearance, was Apple TV+’s most-watched limited series in 2023. Garner expressed her excitement for the new season, saying, “I’m thrilled to get to tell more of Hannah’s story—I couldn’t have said yes more quickly to Season 2!”
A Life Reclaimed
As Garner balances her role as a mother, her thriving acting career, and a potential wedding, she continues to demonstrate grace and resilience. By prioritizing her children and focusing on her own happiness, she’s navigating this new chapter with a sense of purpose and positivity.
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