“We Work Together Well”: Ben Affleck Praises Jennifer Garner as a ‘Wonderful’ Co-Parent

In a world where celebrity breakups often turn messy, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have quietly set a rare example — one built not on drama, but on mutual respect, shared purpose, and lasting love for their children.

Years after their highly publicized split, Affleck still speaks with warmth and admiration about his ex-wife. In a recent reflection on fatherhood, he said:
“I’m really lucky that I have a really good co-parent and partner in Jennifer Garner, the kids’ mom, who’s wonderful and great and we work together well.”

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That simple sentence says so much — about healing, maturity, and choosing family even when the romantic chapter has ended.

Affleck and Garner, who were married from 2005 to 2018, share three children: Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel. While their marriage may not have lasted, their commitment to raising their children as a team never wavered. From soccer games and school runs to shared birthday celebrations, the former couple has stayed present, respectful, and united — even through personal heartbreak and professional chaos.

Behind the scenes, they’ve dealt with addiction, fame, public scrutiny, and new relationships — but through it all, they’ve remained partners in parenting. And that, Affleck admits, is something he does not take for granted.

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Jennifer Garner, often described as “America’s sweetheart,” has never publicly spoken negatively about Ben. Instead, she’s focused on being a consistent, nurturing presence for their kids — and according to many close to the pair, she’s also been a steady support system through Ben’s struggles.

Affleck has been open about his battle with alcoholism and the toll it took on their marriage. Yet even through those darkest moments, Garner stood by him — driving him to rehab, advocating for his recovery, and shielding their children from the chaos.

In interviews, Ben has called the divorce his “biggest regret” — but when it comes to their children, there’s nothing but pride and peace.
“We work together well,” he says. And those who’ve seen them interact — at graduations, charity events, and even casual strolls — know it’s true.

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This isn’t just co-parenting. It’s co-existing. It’s choosing grace over resentment, understanding over ego.

Their story is no longer about what was lost, but what was preserved: trust, care, and a shared devotion to their children.