Inside Ben Affleck’s Emotional Love Triangle: Why Neither Jennifer Wants Him Back
It’s the Hollywood saga that refuses to die: Ben Affleck, the Oscar-winning actor and director, is once again tangled in headlines thanks to two very famous exes—Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Lopez.
Earlier this month, photos surfaced of Affleck embracing ex-wife Jennifer Garner during a casual paintball outing with their son. The affectionate moment immediately reignited rumors of a potential romantic rekindling between the former couple. But as the whispers grew louder, a bigger question loomed: Where does that leave his most recent ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez?
Despite the seemingly warm reunion with Garner, insiders say the situation is far from romantic. “She’s actually devastated,” said a former Lopez staffer who still has ties to her inner circle. “She’s keeping it together in public, but she doesn’t want anyone bashing Ben. She’s trying to rise above the drama.”
On the other hand, another source close to the situation claims Lopez is doing just fine—and is too busy filming her new Netflix rom-com, “Office Romance,” to dwell on the breakup. “She’s having a blast. Honestly, both women seem relieved to be done with him,” the insider said. “Ben’s an emotional roller coaster. He’s already been reaching out to J.Lo again.”
Affleck, now 52, appears to be repeating a pattern. After his marriage to Garner ended in 2018—amid reports of an affair with the family nanny—she remained a constant presence in his life. Garner drove him to rehab, supported him during relapses, and helped co-parent their three children. That stability made headlines again after Affleck’s split from Lopez earlier this year.
Affleck and Lopez’s romance has always been one for the tabloids. The couple first got engaged in 2002 before calling it off in 2003, blaming intense media scrutiny. Two decades later, they surprised everyone by rekindling their love, getting married in Las Vegas in 2022, and then holding a grand wedding in Georgia. But by early 2025, it was all over—again.
Sources say Lopez was heartbroken when Affleck walked out of their $68 million Beverly Hills mansion and moved into a new home just around the corner from Garner’s estate in Brentwood. The timing? July 24, 2024—Lopez’s 55th birthday.
Now, the narrative seems to be shifting. Garner, long praised for her patience and quiet support, remains in a steady relationship with businessman John Miller. Lopez, meanwhile, is reclaiming her confidence and focusing on work and family. Neither woman appears to be waiting for Affleck’s next move.
But Affleck? Sources say he’s still trying to keep the door open—with both women. “He love-bombs you, gets bored, and leaves,” one Hollywood insider told The Post. “It’s cruel. But he’s incredibly charming and knows how to get under your skin.”
Though some fans continue to speculate about a third reunion with Lopez, others are hoping Garner doesn’t get caught in his emotional orbit again. “He’s a triangulator,” one fan warned. “He always creates this storm between women.”
Whether Affleck is looking for closure, connection, or just comfort in the familiar, one thing’s clear: Hollywood’s most confusing love triangle isn’t over. But for Garner and Lopez, it might finally be time to close the book—for good.
