Jennifer Garner publicly discusses her relationship with former spouse Ben Affleck
Jennifer Garner, the renowned actress famous for her roles in movies like "13 Going on 30," used Instagram on Father's Day to honour her ex-husband, Ben Affleck. In a touching post, she referred to Affleck as '3 people's favourite landing spot.'
Garner and Affleck were married for ten years before their divorce was finalized in 2018. They share three children together: Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel. Despite their separation, the pair have become a positive example of co-parenting.
In the heartfelt post, Garner shared a photo of Affleck cuddling one of their children. She expressed her gratitude for Affleck's role as a father and emphasized their shared focus on their children.
Affleck has also spoken highly of Garner in various interviews. In a 2025 interview with GQ, he expressed his gratitude for her as a co-parent and partner. He reiterated these sentiments in a recent interview, stating that they are good partners in co-parenting their children.
In a 2016 interview with Vanity Fair, Garner stated that it is not Affleck's job to make her happy. However, she mentioned that she lost the dream of dancing with Affleck at her daughter's wedding. In a later interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she expressed that she no longer worries about this.
Affleck has also publicly praised Garner, once referring to her as a 'superhero mom' in an interview with E! Online. His recent statements in a 2025 interview further reiterate the positive co-parenting relationship he shares with Garner.
Garner's Father's Day tribute was a personal acknowledgment of Affleck as a father. It serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a positive relationship, especially when it comes to co-parenting.
