What happens when co-parenting turns into an intricate web of emotions and relationships? In Hollywood, it's Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's growing bond that's making John Miller uneasy.
- Feb 3, 2025
AceShowbiz - Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have been leaning on each other more than ever since Ben's high-profile divorce from Jennifer Lopez earlier this year. This renewed closeness is allegedly creating a friction in Garner's current relationship with her longtime boyfriend, John Miller.
According to Page Six, Miller "feels like a third wheel" and experiences pangs of jealousy as the former married couple spends more time together during important holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving.
The two were married for ten years before divorce and share three children: Violet, 19, Finn, 16, and Samuel, 12. Their strong co-parenting relationship has evolved into a more robust friendship that seems to unsettle Miller despite him not feeling "threatened in terms of Jen ever getting back with Ben."
According to an insider, "Jen and Ben were all together for Christmas. It's all for the kids." The former couple's commitment to providing a family-centric environment for their children is commendable, but it poses challenges for other people involved. Garner herself has significant influence over Affleck and reportedly is often "policing his behavior," particularly on how he treats his ex-wife, JLo.
Meanwhile, Garner and Miller have kept their relationship relatively private though there are signs of a future commitment. Last month, Garner sparked engagement rumors by sporting a diamond ring, with sources suggesting a potential wedding in Paris.
"Jen and John have taken a lot more trips to Europe than people realize. Paris is one of their favorite escapes, and they've decided getting married there this coming spring is something they want to do," an insider revealed.
Despite the mounting tension, both sources emphasize that Affleck and Garner "genuinely like each other" and "put their kids first." Affleck is thankful for the strong and supportive relationship he shares with Garner, a sentiment not lost on their children, who enjoy family time with both of their parents.
In the complex dynamics of Hollywood relationships, Garner and Affleck serve as an example of how co-parenting can flourish amidst personal challenges. However, the delicate balance they maintain with their current partners highlights the intricacies of love and friendship when shared history and family values are in the mix.
