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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Reunite for Bittersweet Milestone Without JLo

Ben Affleck appeared notably content while reuniting with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner to bid farewell to their daughter, Violet, who is heading off to college. This family event was marked by the absence of his current wife, Jennifer Lopez, amid ongoing speculation about their marital issues.

In recently surfaced photos, Ben, 52, seemed relaxed and in good spirits as he shared a family dinner with Jennifer Garner, also 52, their children, Violet, 18, and Fin, 15, in New Haven, Connecticut, over the weekend.

It’s reported that Violet will be attending Yale University, located in New Haven.

This joyful family gathering comes at a time when rumors are swirling about the state of Ben’s marriage with Jennifer Lopez. Keen observers noted that Ben was not wearing his wedding ring during the outing.

Jennifer Lopez, 55, who has a close relationship with Violet, was noticeably absent from this significant occasion in her stepdaughter’s life.

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Jennifer Garner and daughter Violet Affleck

The family enjoyed a leisurely dinner al fresco at South Bay, a local restaurant. They then took a relaxing walk in the area, where a heartwarming moment was captured of Ben embracing Fin, showing his affection for his children.

Ben, casually dressed in a button-down shirt, slacks, and Nike trainers, was all smiles as he pulled Fin in for a heartfelt hug while they gathered along the sidewalk.

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Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck

Jennifer Garner, effortlessly chic in a striped top, jeans, and smart black glasses, looked equally at ease as the group enjoyed a warm summer evening together, celebrating Violet’s transition to adulthood.

Jennifer and Ben, married from 2005 until their separation in 2018, share three children: Violet, Fin, and Samuel, 12.

Earlier this year, Violet graduated from high school, a moment Jennifer commemorated with an emotional Instagram post. In a series of heartfelt photos, the actress was seen tearing up in various locations, capturing the bittersweet nature of her daughter’s graduation.

Ben Affleck with daughter Violet

“Tell me you have a graduate without telling me you have a graduate,” Jennifer wrote in the caption, sharing images of herself crying at what appeared to be Violet’s graduation ceremony and during a flight. There’s been widespread speculation about Violet’s next steps, especially after she was seen sporting a Yale sweatshirt in a photo shared by her high school’s Instagram page, suggesting that Yale is indeed her college destination.

Meanwhile, Ben and Jennifer Lopez’s relationship seems to be under increasing scrutiny, with rumors suggesting their marriage might be on the brink of collapse.

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Jennifer Lopez and stepdaughter Violet Affleck

The couple is believed to be living separately, and reports have surfaced that they have already prepared divorce papers, to be filed at a later date.

On Ben’s 52nd birthday, Jennifer Lopez was spotted paying a discreet visit to his house, but the pop icon later spent the evening with her girlfriends at a Bruno Mars concert for the grand opening of the new Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

This quiet birthday visit contrasts starkly with Jennifer Lopez’s own 55th birthday last month, which she notably spent without Ben.

Adding to the speculation, Ben recently purchased a $20.5 million home in the upscale Pacific Palisades area in July, moving out of a $100k-a-month rental in Brentwood.

Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez has been staying at their lavish Beverly Hills mansion, which has been listed on the market for $68 million.

J-Lo appeared to sideline Ben on his birthday by taking to social media—not to wish him a happy birthday, but to share a series of radiant photos of herself. The images showed the singer posing in a sheer, shimmering Dior dress, standing next to a vintage convertible, taken during her time in the Hamptons last month.

Source: HELLO! Magazine