Jennifer Lopez Helped Ben Affleck Become a 'Family Man Again': 'Very Important to Both' (Exclusive Source)

Mar. 15, 2025

Jennifer LopezandBen Affleck’s marriage helped him “become a family man again,” a source close to both of them tells PEOPLE.Lopez, 55,filed for divorcefrom Affleck, 52, this week on the second anniversary of theirwedding ceremonyin Georgia, and a source says that their relationship always prioritized family.“Family is very important to both of them, and together they were family people — and the connection doesn’t end,” the source says of their once-blended family.Lopez shares twinsMax and Emme, 16, with ex-husbandMarc Anthony, while Affleck shares three children with ex-wifeJennifer Garner:Violet, 18,Seraphina, 15, andSamuel, 12.“They are very different people,” the source adds of Affleck and Lopez. “She’s super public and wants to go out, and he’s more of an introvert and is happy to hang out at home.“Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend the red carpet of the movie “The Last Duel” during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 10, 2021.Pascal Le Segretain/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Affleck and Garner, 52, were seen returning to Los Angeles together on Tuesday after they brought Violet to college at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut,hours before Lopez filed for divorce.The exes, whom the source says are “in a good place” with their co-parenting efforts, were seen leaving the airport together in a car.Garner has been dating California businessmanJohn Milleron and off since she and Affleckfinalized their divorcein 2018. A source told PEOPLE this week that Garner is “happy with John.“Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on January 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.Christopher Polk/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024/GettyAffleck was seen for the first time since Lopez’s divorce filing when he was stepped out without his wedding ring on his way to an office building in L.A. on Aug. 20.Lopez filed for divorce in Los Angeles County Superior Court without an attorney and listed the couple’s separation date as April 26 — when she wasphotographed spending time in New York Cityon her own. Affleck has been seen spending time at thesame office building in recent weekswhile he and Lopezspent much of the summer on opposite coasts.A separate source told PEOPLE on Aug. 21 that Affleck “hasn’t shown any commitment and interest in making their marriage work” in recent months. “It’s gotten to the point that [Lopez] just needs to look out for herself,” the source added.

Jennifer LopezandBen Affleck’s marriage helped him “become a family man again,” a source close to both of them tells PEOPLE.

Lopez, 55,filed for divorcefrom Affleck, 52, this week on the second anniversary of theirwedding ceremonyin Georgia, and a source says that their relationship always prioritized family.

“Family is very important to both of them, and together they were family people — and the connection doesn’t end,” the source says of their once-blended family.

Lopez shares twinsMax and Emme, 16, with ex-husbandMarc Anthony, while Affleck shares three children with ex-wifeJennifer Garner:Violet, 18,Seraphina, 15, andSamuel, 12.

“They are very different people,” the source adds of Affleck and Lopez. “She’s super public and wants to go out, and he’s more of an introvert and is happy to hang out at home.”

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez attend the red carpet of the movie “The Last Duel” during the 78th Venice International Film Festival on September 10, 2021.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

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Affleck and Garner, 52, were seen returning to Los Angeles together on Tuesday after they brought Violet to college at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut,hours before Lopez filed for divorce.

The exes, whom the source says are “in a good place” with their co-parenting efforts, were seen leaving the airport together in a car.

Garner has been dating California businessmanJohn Milleron and off since she and Affleckfinalized their divorcein 2018. A source told PEOPLE this week that Garner is “happy with John.”

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on January 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.Christopher Polk/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024/Getty

Christopher Polk/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024/Getty

Affleck was seen for the first time since Lopez’s divorce filing when he was stepped out without his wedding ring on his way to an office building in L.A. on Aug. 20.

Lopez filed for divorce in Los Angeles County Superior Court without an attorney and listed the couple’s separation date as April 26 — when she wasphotographed spending time in New York Cityon her own. Affleck has been seen spending time at thesame office building in recent weekswhile he and Lopezspent much of the summer on opposite coasts.

A separate source told PEOPLE on Aug. 21 that Affleck “hasn’t shown any commitment and interest in making their marriage work” in recent months. “It’s gotten to the point that [Lopez] just needs to look out for herself,” the source added.

source: people.com