Ben Affleck navigated a potentially awkward evening at his son Samuel's school play in Los Angeles, where both Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Lopez showed up. The actor stuck close to Garner while Lopez mingled separately, keeping interactions minimal for the sake of the kids.
Picture this: Friday night in Los Angeles, and Ben Affleck is playing the ultimate dad duty at his son Samuel's play. But oh honey, the drama! Both of his ex-wives, Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Lopez, were there too, turning the parking lot into a scene straight out of a rom-com gone wrong. 😏
Affleck was spotted walking hand-in-hand with Samuel, leaning in like the attentive father he is, while Garner strolled on the boy's other side, looking deep in thought. Closer to the playhouse, where Samuel was about to take the stage, Lopez was all smiles, chatting animatedly with other parents and kids. But did Ben saunter over for a quick hello? Nope. In fact, photos show them in totally separate groups—Ben's back firmly turned to J.Lo's conversation, possibly dodging any whiff of awkwardness. Eyes peeled, everyone?
Samuel, bless his heart, did stop to chat with Lopez, because let's face it, she still has that solid bond with Ben's kids. Even after Bennifer called it quits—finalizing their divorce earlier this year— the little ones keep the connection alive. Interactions between the Affleck and Lopez kids? Totally common. But the parents? Not quite at the 'grab a coffee' vibe yet. Affleck's been regularly papped with Garner, his first ex, but quality time with Lopez? Not so much.
It's all about playing nice for the children's sake, darlings. After all, as the sources spill, all the world's a stage... and these two are nailing the co-parenting act. So, is this the new normal for Hollywood's tangled exes, or just a one-night tightrope walk? 🔥