Jennifer Garner Says She ‘Couldn’t Handle’ Backlash After Ben Affleck Split: ‘Breaking Up of a Family…’

Oh my gosh, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck… they were everything. I still remember when they first got together on set – it felt like a fairytale! They started dating in 2004 and were married the next year, and honestly, I thought they’d be together forever. Ten years, three beautiful kids… it was just perfect. So when they announced their split in 2015, I was heartbroken! I recently read that Jennifer said it was so hard because she lost a friend, not just a husband, and it just… it really hit me. It was such a sad time, and it still feels weird thinking about them not being together. They truly seemed like soulmates.

Jennifer Garner addresses the 2015 Ben Affleck split and their emotionally demanding separation

In a 2015 interview with Marie Claire, the actress discussed the challenges she faced when she and Ben Affleck decided to separate. She explained that she had to prioritize her well-being and avoid overwhelming herself with public scrutiny. The most painful part, she shared, wasn’t the split itself, but the impact it had on her family and the loss of a close partnership and friendship. The dramatic change in her relationship and its effect on her children were particularly difficult.

The couple’s breakup received worldwide attention, with every detail making headlines. Although co-parenting their children proved challenging at times, they sought help through family counseling. After two years of separation, they officially filed for divorce in 2017, and it was finalized in 2018.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner co-parent their three children – Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel – sharing both legal and physical custody. Despite their busy lives, they prioritize spending time with their kids and work together to be the best parents they can be. Jennifer Garner remained a supportive presence in Ben Affleck’s life through his relationship with Jennifer Lopez, including their marriage and subsequent divorce.

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2026-01-08 11:53