Ben Affleck is keeping things positive and heartwarming when it comes to his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez and their blended family.
At the Los Angeles premiere of his jennifer garner film, The Accountant 2, on April 16, Affleck was joined by a full house — his three children and Lopez’s twins. While chatting with Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre, the actor shared how happy he was to have the kids by his side for the special night.
“It’s a great night. My kids are here, and Jen’s children came along too — it’s a full house tonight. I’m very, very excited,” Affleck said. I’m really proud of this film, and it means even more when all the kids are here to share it with me.”
It’s really fun, it’s exciting.”
A True Blended Family Moment
Affleck, 52, is a proud father to three children — Violet (19), Seraphina (16), and Samuel (13) — whom he shares with his former wife, Jennifer Garner. Lopez, 55, is mom to 17-year-old twins, Max and Emme, whom she shares with singer Marc Anthony.
The event became a symbol of the strong jennifer garner relationships within their blended family. Even the media took note. ET co-host Nischelle Turner pointed out how “amazing” it was to see both Ben’s and Jen’s kids united in support of him.
Affleck responded with heartfelt words that gave fans a rare glimpse into his perspective:
Jennifer Lopez is truly amazing — she’s wonderful with my kids and maintains a great connection with them,” he said. “I love her kids. They’re wonderful. She’s an incredibly important and remarkable person with deep integrity — someone I deeply admire and feel truly grateful for.
“It’s the Joy of My Life”
The Justice League star also emphasized how much these family moments mean to him.
“Having the kids here with me tonight is truly special. The bond I share with them is one of the greatest joys of my life,” Affleck shared. “And those kids are amazing. I’m glad that this is a movie they wanted to come to.”
When Turner told him, “You’re a really good dad,” Affleck humbly replied, “I try my best, I certainly do.”
Speaking Out About the Breakup
These touching comments come just weeks after Affleck addressed his breakup with Lopez in a candid interview with GQ.
There’s no drama, no big twist, no hidden story,” he told the magazine. “People often try to dissect breakups, searching for some deeper reason.”. But honestly, the truth is much more ordinary than people would believe.”
A Look Back at Their Relationship
Affleck and Lopez, famously dubbed “Bennifer” by fans, reignited their early 2000s love story nearly 20 years later. Their renewed romance led to a heartfelt wedding in July 2022. However, the couple called it quits two years later. Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024, and the two finalized it in January 2025, with their official single status confirmed on February 21.
Despite the separation, their mutual admiration and respect remain strong — a rare and refreshing take in Hollywood.
