Ben Affleck and the protagonist in “13 going on 30”, Jennifer Garner, had three children while they were married; two daughters and a son. The eldest one is Violet Anne Affleck, who was born on December first, 2005. Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck was born four years after Violet in 2009.
Samuel Garner Affleck is their third and youngest child, born in 2012. He has already been featured in the film “Argo,” directed by Ben himself. He is quite an enthusiast for swimming, while Seraphina loves to play soccer and take part in other sporty athletic activities in school and at home.
Despite their failed marriage, Ben and Jennifer tried to make their marriage work multiple times until they decided to finally get a divorce. They didn’t want to set a wrong example of love, relationships and families for their kids. They still talk highly of each other. Ben has called Jennifer an amazing woman and an amazing mother to their children. On Mothers Day Aflleck once posted, thanking Garner for the three wonderful kids she brought into this world. He is always happy and wishes to be a better man and person when he is around his kids.
Affleck and Lopez
When it comes to celebrity romance, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have quite a history. From being madly in love in the early 2000s to being engaged to be married, planning a wedding, just to call it off at the last moment, marrying someone else and creating a family with them, then being separated but on good terms with their exes and finally reconciling back with each other and starting their relationship all over again at the age of 49 (Affleck) and 52 (Lopez) in May 2021.
The two actors met on the set of “Gigli” a massive flop movie at the box office, released in 2003. The couple is considered to have the biggest breakup that shocked all fans, and also the biggest makeup that gave the public another chance to believe in love.
A source has revealed that Jen and J-Lo have become “close” amid the “Jenny From the Block” singer’s relationship with Ben. They have gotten to know each other better and they actually have become close. They’ve come to an understanding that all that matters at this point is what’s best for the kids. As mothers, it is important to J. Lo that Jen is on board. Jen’s kids really have taken to Ben and his children, which is super important to Jen, too.
Further sources have revealed that Jen isn’t bothered by Ben hanging out with J. Lo or anyone else. She wants what is best for Ben. What matters most to her is Ben being a great dad. They’ve been in a good groove when it comes to co-parenting for a while and their kids’ happiness is Jen’s main priority.