Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Spend Thanksgiving Together Focusing on Family and Community | English movie news

Ben Affleck and his ex-wife Jennifer Garner got together for Thanksgiving and spent the day with their three children, Violet (18), Seraphina (15) and Samuel (12). This marked Ben’s first Thanksgiving without his estranged wife, Jennifer Lopez, as the actor is in the process of divorcing her.
The former couple, both 52, showed their strong parental bond by volunteering at the Midnight Mission in Los Angeles. Together with their children, they helped serve Thanksgiving brunch to over 2,000 homeless people, highlighting the spirit of giving back during the holiday.
According to onlookers, Ben and Jennifer seemed comfortable and warm in each other’s company while working side by side. They wore matching aprons and greeted those they served with smiles, reflecting their shared values ​​of compassion and community service. Violet, currently a freshman at Yale, joined her family in the charity effort, dressed casually in an orange hoodie and an N95 mask.
Jennifer kept her look simple and practical wearing a navy sweater with her hair tied back in a ponytail, while Ben opted for a casual outfit, pairing a brown button-down shirt with jeans.
Ben, who has supported the Midnight Mission for years, has often spoken of how fulfilling it is to volunteer. He once told People magazine that spending time helping others reminds him of the importance of small acts of kindness. “It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and helpless, but there are people out there who want to change their lives and just need some support,” he said.
This year’s Thanksgiving was a notable change for Ben, as he spent the previous holiday with Jennifer Lopez. The family gathering was held at Jennifer Garner’s home, where her boyfriend, John Miller, was also present.
The day was bittersweet for Jennifer as it came shortly after she announced the loss of her beloved dog, Birdie. In an emotional Instagram post, she shared how much Birdie, who was adopted after her split from Ben in 2015, meant to the family. She described Birdie as their “angel girl” and expressed gratitude for the years of love and companionship they shared.
This Thanksgiving highlighted Ben and Jennifer’s continued commitment to co-parenting and creating meaningful experiences for their children, even in the midst of personal challenges.