Ben Affleck Is Invited to Celebrate Holidays with Jennifer Garner and Their Kids: 'It Makes Everyone Happy' (Exclusive Source)
- - Ben Affleck Is Invited to Celebrate Holidays with Jennifer Garner and Their Kids: 'It Makes Everyone Happy' (Exclusive Source)
Kayla GrantDecember 17, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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From Left: Ben Affleck in April 2025; and Jennifer Garner in November 2024 -
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner may be reuniting for the holidays
A source tells PEOPLE that the Air star is invited to celebrate the holidays with the Deadpool & Wolverine actress and their three children
The insider also adds that they have a "nice routine" that "works for everyone"
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner may be reuniting for the holidays.
An exclusive source tells PEOPLE that the Air star, 53, is invited to celebrate the Christmas holiday with the Deadpool & Wolverine actress, also 53, and their three children: Samuel, 13, Seraphina Rose, 16, and Violet Anne, 20.
"Just like they celebrated Thanksgiving together, Ben is invited to celebrate Christmas with Jen and the kids too," the insider says. "They just have this nice routine now that works for everyone."
"He spends a lot of time at Jen's house and is constantly around for his kids," the insider continues. "It makes everyone happy. Jen's still dating John."
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From Left: Ben Affleck in October 2025; and Jennifer Garner in November 2025
The Yes Day actress and the Gone Girl star previously celebrated Thanksgiving together. A source close to Garner told PEOPLE she and her ex-husband spent the holiday gathered in Los Angeles with their family as usual.
"Just like last year, Jen hosted Thanksgiving at her house. Ben and his mom joined," the source said at the time.
"Jen makes it very special. She's such a great chef. She loves having her whole family together too. Ben's always welcome at her house," they added.
The former couple split in 2015 after 10 years of marriage, officially divorcing three years later. After getting divorced, Garner and Affleck moved on to other relationships. The 13 Going on 30 star has been dating CEO John Miller on and off since 2018, while Affleck was married to Jennifer Lopez for two years before she filed for divorce in August 2024.
An insider recently said the exes "get along and really support each other," adding that "Ben's doing well and staying focused on work, his health and his kids," more than 10 years after they announced their divorce.
"Jen's his biggest cheerleader. It took them years to get to this point, but Jen never gave up on him," the source added. "And it's all friendly and centered around the kids now."
The family spent Thanksgiving together in 2024 and volunteered with the L.A.-based The Midnight Mission's annual Thanksgiving Street Fair to serve free meals to the homeless community, just as Garner did this Thanksgiving morning.
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From Left: Ben Affleck in April 2025; and Jennifer Garner in May 2025
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The source also told PEOPLE that Garner remains "happy with" Miller. "He's been incredibly patient and understanding of her family focus," they said. "He's a great guy and treats Jen very well. She loves dating him."
Affleck, meanwhile, offered a rare comment on co-parenting with Garner when he appeared at the Los Angeles premiere of Kiss of the Spider-Woman, which he produced, back in October.
“I could not be more proud of my children. I can’t even tell you,” he said, when asked about Violet's September testimony at the United Nations regarding the long-term impact of the COVID pandemic on children. “[Violet] takes after her mom. She’s spectacular," he continued.
"And I’m very lucky that I’ve got a great partner and that we got great kids. It’s the joy of my life and I’m just very, very lucky. And it makes me happy every day," Affleck continued.
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