Ben Affleck Passionately Embraced Ex Jennifer Garner on Trip as J-Lo ‘Worried’ about Divorce

• Hollywood A-listers and former married couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner were seen passionately embracing with their kids in tow on a vacation in Florence, Italy.
• This exchange comes after Affleck’s wife, Jennifer Lopez, expressed worry over a potential second split between her and him.
• Affleck, Lopez, and Garner remain amicable amid co-parenting their children.

Hollywood star Ben Affleck, 50, first met his now ex-wife, actress Jennifer Garner, 51, on the set of “Pearl Harbor.” However, the former couple did not start dating until four years later, when they took their friendship to the next level in 2004.

The pair tied the knot in June 2005 and welcomed three children, Violet, Samuel, and Seraphina Affleck, during the course of their over ten-year-long marriage. However, Garner and Affleck decided to part ways in 2015.

It has been five years since Affleck and Garner’s divorce was finalized (in 2018), and the two have remained amicable co-parents ever since. Following their decision to split, Affleck divulged the following about Garner:

“…She’s a great mother. She’s a real talent… She’s somebody that I admire and respect and remain excellent friends with.”

Last Friday, the amicable co-parents were pictured sharing a tender embrace while spending time with their kids in Florence, Italy. Affleck had met up with Garner and his kids in the beautiful destination after traveling via a private jet.

As he excitedly approached his kids and Garner, he sported a laid-back look, including beige trousers, a dark-colored button-down shirt, and trendy multicolored Nike sneakers. Similarly, Garner rocked light cream pants, a striped white t-shirt, and chic leather sandals as she carried a gray purse.

This Affleck-Garner family reunion comes only a few months after Affleck’s now-wife, sensationally famous A-lister, Jennifer Lopez, 54, expressed concern over the longevity of their marriage. After a heated exchange between Lopez and her spouse, which saw Affleck slamming a car door after Lopez got inside the vehicle, reports said that the “Selena” star became “worried.”

A body expert named Judi James stated that Lopez’s worry stemmed from previous media pressures, which led to their first split years ago. Allegedly, the actress and musician grew fearful that she and Affleck could end up splitting again for the same reason.

Lopez even raved about how wonderful Garner is as a co-parent handling the transition of their blended family.

Apparently, Affleck does not do well with increased media attention. So, though the two shared sweet moments together before paparazzi caught him slamming the car door, Affleck’s mood shifted by the time they reached the vehicle. Having been triggered by the paparazzi, James suggested:

“The worry is if he is again finding being ‘under siege’ difficult, which could in turn worry Jennifer if there was a repeat of the pressures that led to their first engagement and marriage being called off.”

Despite how some moments of tension between Affleck and Lopez may look to the public, the two remain solid, and both share a good relationship as co-parents with Garner. According to sources close to the three parents, far from having any animosity toward each other, Garner and Lopez have a healthy, well-functioning relationship.

Their kids, who became a blended family following Affleck and Lopez tying the knot, also share good relationships and are reportedly close. In addition to the kids getting along with each other, both Lopez and Garner have embraced their roles as stepmoms to their respective sets of children.

Earlier this year, Garner was seen spending time with her daughter, Seraphina, and one of Lopez’s children, at Disneyland. Another occasion that saw Garner, Lopez, and Affleck spending time together involved all three of them showing Seraphina support at a music event.

Lopez even raved about how wonderful Garner is as a co-parent handling the transition of their blended family. Similarly, during a recent in-depth interview, while speaking on her co-parenting situation and how she views it, Garner disclosed:

“And all the mess of parenting. It’s a gift.”

Though it may not always be easy and comes with its fair share of challenges, Garner, Affleck, and Lopez have managed to remain friendly while navigating their blended family, basing their efforts on the sake of their beloved children.