Jennifer Lopez isn’t losing any sleep over recent photos of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner sharing a warm embrace at their son Samuel’s birthday party. After images surfaced of Affleck, 52, wrapping his arms around Garner, also 52, at the March 2 celebration, speculation swirled about their closeness. However, a source told PEOPLE that Lopez remains completely unfazed.
“Jennifer Garner knows what it is and knows what it is not. And people are reading into it in a way to create drama where there is none,” the insider explained. Lopez, 55, who finalized her divorce from Affleck in January after two years of marriage, “doesn’t feel betrayed,” the source added.
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“I think the two Jens are great admirers of the other, and I think they’re all co-parenting.” Despite the constant rumors surrounding their dynamic, insiders insist there’s no bad blood between Lopez, Affleck, and Garner. “There is no animosity. They are friendly,” the source clarified.
“We’re always pitting women against women. In this case, it’s just not the truth.” Affleck and Garner’s reunion took place at a paintball party for their son Samuel’s 13th birthday, where the former couple was spotted laughing and catching up.
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“They have been on good terms for a while now and seem to enjoy chatting and hanging out,” another source shared on March 5. “Most of the time, the kids are around too.” The insider also noted that Affleck “usually acts happy around” Garner, who has been in a long-term relationship with businessman John Miller.
“She doesn’t seem to mind. She seems to enjoy spending time with Ben,” the source added. The former couple shares three children: Samuel, Violet, 19, and Seraphina, 16. In short, while internet speculation tries to stir the pot, those close to the situation say it’s all about co-parenting, mutual respect, and moving forward—without the drama.
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