AceShowbiz - Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck reunited to celebrate their son Samuel’s 14th birthday with a family outing at Combat Paintball Park in Castaic, California. The pair were photographed together on Saturday afternoon, carrying paintball gear as they prepared for the day’s activities.

The couple, who married in 2005 and separated in 2016, appeared focused on their children during the outing. Garner kept her head lowered, while Affleck looked ahead as they walked through the park. Samuel was accompanied by two friends who followed close behind.

During the visit, the former couple was seen moving around the paintball grounds both together and separately. Alongside Samuel, they also share two daughters: Violet, 20, and Seraphina, 17.

This joint appearance comes shortly after Garner candidly discussed the challenges and rewards of co-parenting on the "One Nightstand" podcast. She reflected on how raising children in two separate households requires both parents to assume dual roles. "When your kids grow up in two separate households, I become mom and dad, and he becomes dad and mom," she explained, noting the unique balance needed in their parenting approach.

Garner also acknowledged the losses and gains involved in their parenting dynamic since their 2015 separation, emphasizing that it has helped her to let go of certain expectations. She described the experience as a blend of yin and yang, where neither parent fulfills the traditional roles exclusively but rather shares responsibilities equally.

Throughout the years, the exes have maintained an amicable co-parenting relationship, frequently seen together at family events like birthdays and holidays. Last March, they were spotted sharing affectionate moments during another paintball outing with Samuel, highlighting their ongoing connection for their children’s sake.

In addition to birthday celebrations, the pair have been photographed attending events such as an Easter gathering with their kids last April, a Red Sox game in July, and a movie outing in September, all showcasing their collaborative efforts in parenting.

On this recent day out, Jennifer Garner wore a white tank top paired with blue jeans, while Ben Affleck opted for a casual white T-shirt and gray jeans. The couple’s united presence at Samuel’s birthday reflects their commitment to raising their children together despite their separation.

While Affleck was last married to Jennifer Lopez from 2022 to 2025 and is currently single, Garner has been in a relationship with businessman John Miller since 2018. Nevertheless, their focus remains on co-parenting and supporting their children’s milestones as a team.