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Jennifer Garner attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Netflix's "Family Switch" at AMC The Grove 14 on November 29, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)© Axelle/Bauer-Griffin

Jennifer Garner wants to step away from Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck drama: Their 'complicated' family dynamic

She found herself "playing mediator" during the separation and divorce.


Daniel Neira
Daniel Neira - Los Angeles
Senior WriterLos Angeles
NOVEMBER 21, 2024 2:22 PM EST

It seems Jennifer Garner wants nothing to do with the controversy caused by Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's divorce, following reports about the Christmas and Thanksgiving plans of their blended family, which could indicate that Garner would be spending the holidays with the former couple. 

While nothing has been confirmed, it was reported that JLo is hosting a dinner and wants her twins to spend time with Affleck and Garner's kids, as they are very close friends. However, a source revealed to the Daily Mail that Garner "no longer wishes" to be involved in the drama and wants no contact with Lopez.

Jennifer Lopez is a proud mom of Emme and Max© Jennifer Lopez/Instagram
Jennifer Lopez is a proud mom of Emme and Max

"Her friends feel she shouldn’t have allowed herself to get so involved in helping JLo to fix her marriage to Ben," the source said, as she found herself "playing mediator" during the separation and divorce. "Jen no longer wishes to have communication with JLo unless it has to do with the kids," the insider said to the publication. 

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner reunite as a family as they enjoy a night out in New Haven, CT. © Grosby Group
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner reunite as a family as they enjoy a night out in New Haven, CT.

"Especially considering Jen felt pitted against JLo at times during their own marriage. Jen is too nice and truly wanted to help, so she tried," the source added. The report comes weeks after it was said that Garner found it "odd" that her daughter Violet was spending time with Lopez's sister Lynda. 

"JLo getting close to Violet felt odd to Jen and then Lynda popping up at Violet’s school," the insider said. "Jen’s loyalty is to the father of her kids - Ben - and their children. Because they love JLo. But Jen would never badmouth her or speak negatively about her."

Jennifer Garner and daughter Violet Affleck© Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin
Jennifer Garner and daughter Violet Affleck

"Everyone knows that if JLo wanted to spend time with her children aside from Violet, it would have to go through Jen," the source stated. This comes after it was reported that JLo has no problem being involved in the same activities as Affleck, in regards to the blended family they built while they were together.