J.Lo & Garner Reject Ben Affleck’s Big Solution

Blended families rarely have smooth calendars, but this year, sources told Star Magazine that Affleck is facing a familiar challenge. The 53-year-old actor reportedly hoped to divide his time much like he did last year—half with Garner and their three kids, Violet, Fin, and Samuel, and the other half with Lopez and her 17-year-old twins, Max and Emme. It was a plan designed to give him equal time with every child he considers family.
But according to insiders, neither woman loved the idea. This is like groundhog day for Ben,a source told Star, suggesting the actor is reliving the same holiday tug-of-war he endured in 2024. Last year’s compromise apparently solved nothing; instead, it set the stage for more tension.
This time around, Lopez reportedly tried to shift the narrative by floating a different, more unified approach—a tropical Thanksgiving getaway. According to the insider, Lopez imagined a warm, peaceful vacation where all the kids could relax together, far from paparazzi and prying eyes. Her hope, allegedly, was not only to create a special memory for the blended family but also to melt away any lingering awkwardness between her and Affleck.
But Jennifer Garner, always known for her grounded sensibilities, wasn’t on board. The insider claimed Garner didn’t feel comfortable sending her kids away for a holiday she treasures so deeply. “Giving J.Lo her blessing to take her kids away isn’t sitting comfortably with her at all,” the source told the outlet. She’s telling Ben to find another way.

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