Jennifer Garner 'appreciates' Ben Affleck admitting their divorce as 'his biggest regret' but rules out reunion
Jennifer Garner has reacted to the candid interview that her ex-husband Ben Affleck gave, in which he openly admitted that he regretted the fact that his lack of sobriety led to a divorce from his wife after 13 years of marriage in 2018.
"The biggest regret of my life is this divorce," he told The New York Times. "Shame is really toxic. There is no positive byproduct of shame. It's just stewing in a toxic, hideous feeling of low self-worth and self-loathing."
Although the parents of three have remained friends for the sake of co-parenting their kids, Violet, 13, Seraphina, 10, and Samuel, 7, they have never considered getting back together as a couple. And although his admission moved the 'Elektra' actress, it is not enough for her to consider giving another chance to her former husband.
“Jen is very impressed that Ben is trying hard to be a better man,” the source told Hollywood Life. “It really shows to their kids the person he truly is, and that is someone who has made mistakes but is learning from them and not letting things slip into something even more hurtful for himself and his family. His honest approach really made her feel good. Jen cares very much for Ben and only hopes for the best for him. The fact that he is admitting to his struggles and mentioned his biggest regret was losing her, although it is sad, it is also something she really appreciates hearing.”
During the interview, the 'Justice League' star blamed his alcoholism and substance abuse as the major reason behind the split with Garner. The fact that he publicly recognized that fact was reportedly appreciated by the actress, who has been key in trying to get him the help that he needs.
The source added: “It’s not going to lead to them getting back together but it’s going to improve their friendship that they have been trying to work on while being co-parents. Seeing him fight his demons that she has wanted him to fight for so long shows that her words haven’t gone unheard. She really respects him a lot more than what she has over the last couple of years. It is inspiring for Jen to see how Ben is changing his life for the better.”