Jennifer Garner, the actress known for her roles in "Alias" and "13 Going on 30," has reportedly expressed a sense of relief amid the unfolding marital troubles between her ex-husband, Ben Affleck, and Jennifer Lopez. According to sources close to Garner, she has maintained a supportive stance towards Affleck post-divorce while secretly feeling a sense of liberation as his relationship with Lopez appears to be nearing its end.
An insider shared with Life & Style magazine that Garner, 51, has always been protective of Affleck and is relieved that she may no longer have to interact with Lopez, whom she reportedly found challenging to be around. The source stated, "Garner was extremely tolerant and always found a way to bite her tongue and be cordial to Lopez whenever they were in the same room. But truth be told, they're like oil and water; you couldn't find two people more different."
Despite her personal feelings, Garner has consistently supported Affleck, especially for the sake of their children. The insider added, "Like most people, she knew it was only going to end in tears, it was just a matter of when and how. She's trying to be diplomatic about it; she doesn't want anyone, least of all the kids, to be aware that there's any lingering bad blood between her and Lopez."
Garner's sense of relief reportedly stems from the prospect of not having to maintain a facade or fabricate excuses to avoid joint family events with Lopez. "The one sticking point is that her kids bonded with Lopez's kids, and she'd never try and come between that. But as far as her relationship with Lopez, that's done, and she totally agrees it's for the best," the source explained.
Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez is reportedly determined to reveal what she perceives as Affleck's "dark side." According to sources close to the singer, Lopez believes she is better off without Affleck, citing his struggles with anger and commitment as significant factors in their marital difficulties. These issues were reportedly evident to onlookers during public events, such as the 2023 Grammys, where Affleck's "grumpiness" and "lack of effort" were apparent.
A source told In Touch magazine, "Everyone in Lopez's circle feels it's pretty unfair that she's the one getting all the blame in this. You just have to look at the way Affleck's been behaving to see the sort of anger issues he's got." The insider added, "No doubt Lopez is quite pleased people are starting to get a glimpse of who Affleck really is. As charming as Affleck can be, he also has a pretty miserable side, which is something Lopez endured a lot of the time when the cameras were off."
Lopez is said to be eager to end the marriage and move forward with her life. Reflecting on their relationship, the "Get Right" singer realized that she had been the one making the most effort to keep things positive and harmonious. "Truth be told, she's so much better off without him," the source concluded.
Garner's involvement in this saga highlights the complex dynamics of blended families and the challenges of co-parenting post-divorce. Her support for Affleck, despite their past and his current marital woes, underscores her commitment to their children's well-being and her ability to navigate personal differences for the sake of family harmony.