Jennifer Garner ‘not ready to wed again’ as she enjoys the 'sweet spot' of John Miller romance
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jennifer Garner is reportedly at a sweet spot in her life. The actress is not ready to walk down the aisle for a second time despite her romance with longtime beau John Miller going better than ever. The 51-year-old star is currently thriving not just professionally but also personally as she is successfully co-parenting Violet, 17, Seraphina, 14, and Samuel, 11, with her ex-husband, Ben Affleck.
"Jen spent so many years prioritizing her children. But she's in a place now where she feels she can focus on herself a bit more," a source told Radar Online. They added that it was "difficult" for Garner to accept that her children would grow up with divorced parents but now “she feels they are older, more independent and settled in their new normal" — which means splitting time between Jen's place and Ben and stepmom Jennifer Lopez’s home. "Jen doesn't feel guilty enjoying her life. When the kids are with Ben and Jennifer, she relishes spending that time with John, who's been an understanding partner. Although Jen's not ready to wed again,” the tipster added.
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'Garner knows who she is'
The ‘Catch and Release' star has also come to terms with Affleck's disparaging remarks about their relationship. The ‘Justice League' actor caused controversy in 2021 when he claimed one of the reasons he turned to alcohol "was because I was trapped" in his marriage to Garner. However, he later clarified that his comments were "mischaracterized.” More recently, Affleck made a guest appearance in Drew Barrymore’s show where he gushed over his new wife, saying she is "the most gorgeous woman in the world."
He also added that Lopez "eats whatever she wants" and still looks great. "Let me tell you something that’s gonna upset you. Jennifer just eats whatever she wants. Whatever she wants. She eats cookies, ice cream, everything,” the Oscar winner said. Affleck’s praises for JLo impressed many but sources say that Garner was "unfazed." "Ben may say the wrong things and J Lo may enjoy being in the spotlight a lot more than Jen ever will, but Jen knows that's who they are, and she knows who she is,” the tipster said.
Garner is excited for 'next chapter'
It was also revealed that Garner has moved on well from her heart-breaking divorce from Affleck in 2018. "He has his new life, and she has hers, and she's OK with that. She can even poke a little fun at him now,” the insider noted, adding, “She went through a lot with Ben because of his battle with addiction. It's taken years for Jen to find herself again.” Garner has, at last, achieved a level of equilibrium in her life that had previously evaded her. "She's in the sweet spot with her family and career. She's excited for this next chapter,” the tipster continued.