Ben Affleck Chooses Comfort with Jennifer Garner Over J.Lo: ‘Not Interested in Blending Families’

Ben Affleck reportedly has no interest in spending the holidays with Jennifer Lopez and her attempts to merge their families, instead preferring to celebrate with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, and their children.

According to a new report from In Touch, Lopez has been pushing to create a harmonious “blended family” dynamic between their children. However, Affleck appears to have reservations about her vision, opting for the comfort of his long-standing co-parenting arrangement with Garner.

Affleck and Garner finalized their divorce in 2018 after 13 years of marriage but have maintained an amicable relationship ever since. Known for their healthy co-parenting efforts, the former couple shares three children—Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel.

The source close to the situation revealed that while Affleck appreciates the bond between Lopez’s children and his own, he doesn’t believe that requires spending the holidays together. “Ben completely acknowledges that their kids are very close,” the insider shared.

For context, Jennifer Lopez is a mother to twins, Emme and Max, from her previous marriage to singer Marc Anthony. Her efforts to unite the families have been evident, with the children reportedly forming a strong bond over the past year.

The source emphasized that while Affleck loves seeing the children get along, he doesn’t feel obligated to spend festive seasons as one big family. “And he loves that and has every intention of encouraging that – from his perspective that doesn’t necessarily mean spending holidays together,” the source concluded.

Affleck’s preference for celebrating with Jennifer Garner may come as no surprise to fans who have long admired their co-parenting dynamic. The former couple’s ability to prioritize their children’s well-being has remained a cornerstone of their post-divorce relationship, with Garner often praised for her steady influence.

Meanwhile, Lopez’s attempts to create a seamless family blend have been met with mixed results. While she continues to champion the idea of unity, reports suggest Affleck remains hesitant to fully embrace the blended family lifestyle during pivotal family gatherings like the holidays.

As the holidays approach, Affleck’s decision highlights the complexities of merging families, even when the intentions are well-meaning. For now, it seems the actor is leaning toward the familiarity and stability of celebrating with Garner and their kids, while still supporting the relationships his children share with Lopez’s twins.