Ben Affleck’s love life is stuck in neutral. The reason could be his ex-wife, with the Good Will Hunting writer supposedly stuck on Jennifer Garner. The two Golden Globe winners were married for over a decade and have three children together.
Jennifer still seems to be Ben’s safe space. That makes it impossible for other eligible bachelorettes to get close to the Argo director. “Any woman who dates him (Ben) ends up competing with a ghost she can’t beat,” says an insider. Ben finalized his divorce from Jennifer Lopez in February.
Ben Affleck struggles dating other women due to his closeness with ex Jennifer Garner, claims a source
Although they’re relationship is purely platonic, Jennifer Garner may still have a big effect on the star of The Accountant franchise. “He doesn’t mean to annoy anyone, but he’s still attached to Jen,” a source tells RadarOnline. That makes his ability to date others extremely complicated.
The former married couple reunited last week for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, something they do regularly for that holiday. Ben reportedly fits right in when he’s there. They may no longer be romantically involved with, but the co-parents are said to be friends still.
While Ben’s often been in a dark place, including allegedly ignoring his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez’s messages, The Last Thing He Told Me actress has apparently always looked out for his well-being. The two being good friends is something Jennifer’s current boyfriend, John Miller, has learned to accept. A source, however, says that John is “reluctantly resigned” to Ben’s presence.
Ben has often spoken about his pride in his children and his first wife’s parenting skills. He served as a producer on Kiss of the Spider Woman, starring Jennifer Lopez. A new season of The Last Thing He Told Me comes out on Apple TV+ on February 20, 2026.
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