As Thanksgiving approaches, a new report claims Ben Affleck is facing some family tension between his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, and his estranged wife, J.Lo. According to insiders, both women have reportedly pushed back on Affleck’s proposal for how to spend the holidays, leaving the “Good Will Hunting” star caught between two households and five kids.
Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner not okay with Ben Affleck’s Thanksgiving idea, claims source
Navigating blended families is rarely simple, and according to Star Magazine, Ben Affleck’s Thanksgiving plans have sparked some disagreement. Sources told the outlet that the 53-year-old actor had hoped to divide his time, as he did last year, between Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Lopez. Accordingly, he could be with all of his children, including Violet, Fin, and Samuel, whom he shares with Garner, and Lopez’s 17-year-old twins, Max and Emme.
However, the plan reportedly didn’t sit well with either woman. “This is like Groundhog Day for Ben,” one insider told Star. They further suggested the actor is reliving the same holiday tug-of-war he faced in 2024.
The source claimed Lopez put forward a more unified approach this time, with a tropical getaway where all the kids could spend time together. But while Lopez allegedly hoped this would “put an end to any awkwardness between her and Ben,” and make the holiday more enjoyable, Garner was reportedly against the idea. “Giving J.Lo her blessing to take her kids away isn’t sitting comfortably with her at all,” the insider said. “She’s telling Ben to find another way.”
Meanwhile, RadarOnline has added more layers to the story, suggesting that Lopez and Affleck’s complicated relationship continues to spark speculation. Reports allege that Lopez has struggled to fully move on after their split, with one insider claiming she still views Affleck as “the love of her life.” Another source told RadarOnline that Affleck “still finds her incredibly attractive.” Nonetheless, the actor’s friends have warned him against revisiting a relationship that was once “emotionally intense.”
For now, neither Lopez, Garner, nor Affleck has publicly commented on the reports. But with Thanksgiving fast approaching and rumors of a rekindled connection still swirling, the actor’s holiday season may be anything but quiet.
