If you thought your family gatherings were complicated, wait until you hear about Ben Affleck‘s Friday night. The actor found himself sandwiched between not one, but two Jennifer exes. But what was this Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, and Jennifer Garner reunion all about?
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Well, there’s only one thing that seems to bring these three back together: their kids. Affleck and Garner’s 15-year-old, Seraphina, and J.Lo’s 16-year-old, Emme, were both performing in the same school play at a Los Angeles venue. And because these A-listers have apparently mastered the art of drama-free co-parenting, all three parents showed up to support their children. While the teens themselves stayed out of the spotlight, their parents’ unexpected reunion captured plenty of attention—especially given Lopez and Affleck’s divorce filing just four months ago.
True to form, J.Lo transformed the school event into a fashion moment. The singer arrived looking every bit the glamorous mom in a long white coat layered over a red silk blouse and jeans, complete with a bouquet of roses for Emme. Affleck cleaned up nicely in a black suit (a welcome departure from his usual Dunkin’ run attire), while Garner kept it real in her signature casual-cool combo of jeans, a black jacket, and sneakers.
This isn’t the first time the extended family has demonstrated their commitment to peaceful co-parenting. Since Lopez and Affleck’s split in August 2024, they’ve been spotted multiple times with their blended bunch, including a September outing with Seraphina, Affleck’s son Samuel, and Emme’s twin brother Max.
Meanwhile, the Good Will Hunting star and Garner have long set the gold standard for post-divorce relationships, regularly coming together for family occasions since finalizing their split in 2018. Just this past Thanksgiving, they volunteered together at The Midnight Mission in Los Angeles’ Skid Row neighborhood, serving meals to those in need while sporting matching aprons.
The family’s bonds extend beyond just the former couples. J-Lo’s sister Lynda Lopez recently shared a sweet moment with Affleck and Garner’s oldest child, Violet, now a freshman at Yale University. Lynda captured the moment in an Instagram post, writing, “New Haven with my favorite Yalie.”
While TMZ reports that Affleck spoke privately with Emme after the show—likely offering some post-performance congratulations—it’s unclear if he exchanged any words with J-Lo herself. Either way, we’re just glad to see how this Hollywood family is staying away from the drama when it comes to co-parenting—even when they’ve got more than enough star power to fill a theater!
