Ben Affleck’s smile while spending time with his child and ex-wife has fans overjoyed. Just a few hours before JLo filed for divorce, the family moment occurred.
On Tuesday morning, August 20, Hollywood actor Ben Affleck, his renowned ex-wife Jennifer Garner, and their teenage son Fin Affleck got off a private jet in high spirits. Fans have voiced a desire for Ben and Jennifer, saying they had never seen the “Deep Water” star appear happier than when he was with his family.
The elegant airplane landed in Los Angeles, and a beaming Ben, dressed in a neat white shirt, navy slacks, and sunglasses, got off with a huge smile.
Images of him heading down the jet’s stairs show him holding a large black luggage in one hand and folding a navy blazer over his arm.
It is said that he returned home after putting his daughter Violet Affleck off at her Connecticut college. Ben was followed by Fin, who was wearing a chic Yale sweatshirt. According to sources, Fin was indicating that their elder sister, Violet, will be attending the esteemed university next autumn.
Jennifer, whom Ben divorced in 2018 after 13 years of marriage, joined the father and teenager. The “Elektra” actress matched her child’s and her ex-husband’s effortlessly chic look by donning a black top and green slacks.
With the assistance of what appeared to be staff members, the trio was spotted sorting their luggage and loading it into a BMW automobile as they stepped off the plane. The family was seen leaving the airport at one point, and Ben was seen driving the BMW with Jennifer in the front passenger seat.
Just hours prior to the endearing family outing, Jennifer Lopez, the well-known singer and actress who is Ben’s estranged wife, had filed for divorce. Additionally, the couple’s second wedding anniversary falls on August 20.
No matter how it may appear, a lot of people were happy to see pictures showing Ben having fun with Fin and his ex. Some even speculated that his cheerful disposition meant he was eager to end his romance with the “Jenny from the block” singer.
“Ahahahahahahahaha he’s celebrating,” wrote a user on Instagram. Another said something similar: “He looks relieved😂 😂 go Ben!! 👏.” “He is ecstatic. He seldom smiles quite like that, in my opinion. Whoa,” said one online user.
Many voiced their desire for Ben to resume his former romantic relationship with his ex-wife and for the ex-couple to reunite with their children as a family. “His smile has returned! He ought to return and remain with his family. Indefinitely. 🙌🙏🏼,” an admirer exclaimed.
One more fan claimed, “He’s always happy around @jennifer.garner 😍.” “He was with her for years and has kids with her, not every divorce ends badly, I hope they get back together!” said a Facebook user.
Another onlooker echoed a similar thought, saying, “He knows his true love and where he is safe and adored! “Family is the most important thing.”
A suggestion regarding the significance of the family outing was proposed by someone, who stated, “Garner is the woman who has a boyfriend who looks good, but it is only to cover up her relationship with Ben, that is why Ben’s relationships do not last 😮.”
On August 15, the 52-year-old Ben was visited by the “Alias” actress at his Brentwood, California rental house, five days prior to his sighting with Jennifer and Fin. She wore silver earrings, an Apple watch, glasses, a white t-shirt, and navy jeans to keep things casual.
The “Yes Day” star can be seen arriving at Ben’s gates and waiting to be allowed inside in video footage taken of her black BMW. The actor lets her in by opening his black gate when she presses the buzzer to let Ben know she’s there.
The next scene in the video shows Jennifer Garner driving away from Ben’s house after her visit, driving back through the gates and out into the street.
On the same day that Ben celebrated his birthday, Jennifer Lopez reportedly shared old pictures of herself on social media.
Nevertheless, news sources also disclosed that the “Selena” actress was spotted paying Ben Affleck a visit on his birthday. Images of her leaving his residence showed her wearing blue pants, sneakers, and a brown jacket.
JLo filed for divorce five days after being sighted at the “Gone Girl” star’s residence, formally ending her two-year marriage to Ben. On a significant date, she sent in the documents to the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
The couple’s official separation date is April 26, 2024, according to TMZ. Additional information sheds light on their sudden breakup.
JLo’s Divorce Filing Comes on the Anniversary of Their Georgia Wedding
According to reports, JLo filed for divorce on August 20, the day of their Georgia wedding anniversary, giving their breakup a sad twist. In April 2022, the pair announced their engagement after reigniting their romance in 2021.
On July 16, 2022, they staged a surprise wedding in Las Vegas following their engagement. They held a bigger ceremony at Ben’s Georgia estate to commemorate their union a month later. JLo called the day “full-circle” and “better” than anticipated in her On the JLo newsletter.
JLo Filed the Divorce Documents Herself
Unexpectedly, JLo filed for divorce without legal representation. Filing “pro per,” as this strategy is called, implies that she intends to manage the procedure on her own. She requested that the court deny Ben any support in addition to waiving her right to spousal support.
Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez Have No Prenuptial Agreement
According to TMZ, there was no prenuptial agreement between JLo and Ben, as evidenced by the divorce filings. They were wealthy and had been married before, but they didn’t safeguard their money.
Any income or gains made during the marriage will therefore be regarded as joint property. This has been clarified by a legal source.
Divorce attorney Marilyn Chinitz of Blank Rome LLP said that JLo’s choice to move forward with the divorce even without legal counsel sends a strong message of resolve and amounts to her “real statement” of moving forward.
Furthermore, she said that the absence of a prenuptial agreement between the couple would be “extremely unusual”. “The only time that you see people not having a prenup is when they’ve put most of their assets in trust for their children, and those trusts have been established and they wouldn’t be part of the community [property],” Marilyn said.
Bennifer Are Still Hashing Out the Sale of Their Marital Home
JLo has filed for divorce, but there is still disagreement over their financial settlement. The couple is allegedly in tight negotiations over the sale of their Beverly Hills house. The end of JLo and Ben’s shared life is indicated by their hunt for new residences.
When JLo and Ben’s relationship, dubbed “Bennifer,” made headlines in the early 2000s, the couple became an overnight celebrity. Their romance ended before the premiere of “Jersey Girl” (2004), despite the fact that they got engaged and costarred in “Gigli” (2003) and “Jersey Girl” (2004).
Both married other people throughout the course of the next 20 years—JLo married Marc Anthony and Ben married Jennifer—but they got back together three years ago. Since then, they have frequently co-starred in public events to support one another’s initiatives. Ben even made an appearance in JLo’s “This Is Me… Now: A Love Story” special on Amazon Prime Video.
Inspired by her initial relationship with Ben, JLo’s 2002 album “This Is Me… Then” had themes revisited in her most recent album “This Is Me.. Now.” Through JLo’s newsletter updates and social media posts, fans were able to follow their love journey.
But JLo abruptly called off her summer tour in May, citing a need for family time. This move raised suspicions about the couple’s eventual separation and divorce.
The pop diva gained notoriety for going to a Bruno Mars concert in Los Angeles on Ben’s birthday, which led to the breakup of JLo and Ben. This spurred discussion on social media about whether she was hiding her own feelings in the midst of the couple’s marital problems.
In a video posted to Instagram by the musician Tetris, JLo was seen dancing fervently to the song “Marry You” while wearing jeans and a white sleeveless top. She raised her hands and swayed her head as she moved her body from left to right.
Even though JLo seemed to be having fun, the video gained notice fast, with online users doubting the sincerity of her emotional condition. Commenting on JLo’s dance, someone said, “Trying too hard to look happy.”
As noted by a different reviewer, “She was aware that she would be filmed. Even for JLo [sic], this is too difficult to pursue attention,” one person said, adding, “55 behaving like she’s 25. 🙄🙄.”
Another person wrote, “Calm down, Jen. It looks like JLo’s actions may have led to her and Ben’s marital problems. Not everything has to be a performance. That could be the cause of the breakdown of your relationship 🤷♀️.” It wasn’t all negative, either.
JLo was supported by several fans who claimed she was just content to be single. Since Ben isn’t musically inclined, a fan pointed out that she looks like any other music lover and speculated that Ben might not have enjoyed going to concerts with her.
JLo’s supporters expressed satisfaction that she was having fun and urged her to live life on her terms. While one fan complimented her for dancing and having a good time, another advised her to “be happy” with or without Ben.
JLo’s happiness was praised by another fan, who said that life continues on and she has many reasons to be happy without having a man define her.
