Jennifer Garner has reportedly expressed frustration over being involved in her ex-husband Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s relationship issues, according to a new report.
As reported by Mail Online, the 13 Going on 30 actresses, who had been acting as a mediator, eventually reached a breaking point. A source revealed, “She eventually got to a place where she was like, ‘Sorry, figure this out yourself.'”
The source explained that the situation had become too painful for Garner as it brought back many memories of her divorce from Affleck. For those unaware, Affleck and Garner, who parted ways in 2018, co-parent their three children: Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 11.
“Throughout their marriage, there were times when Jen felt like she was second to JLo, even though there was no communication between her and Ben for years,” an insider claimed. “Jen opened up her home and her life to JLo because she had moved on from the past.”
According to the report, Garner “cares about JLo and cares about their kids and how it will affect all of them. But in the end, it is not Jen’s circus, not Jen’s monkeys, and she is done playing marriage counselor to her ex-husband and his wife.”
It is pertinent to mention that Affleck and Lopez have reportedly been going through a difficult patch in their marriage. Previously, People magazine reported that the Air director had moved his belongings out of his and Lopez’s multimillion-dollar mansion, fueling divorce rumors.
Garner’s decision to step back from mediating between Affleck and Lopez underscores the emotional toll it was taking on her. Despite her efforts to support both Affleck and Lopez, the ongoing tensions between them became too much for her to handle.
Garner and Affleck’s co-parenting relationship has been a model of cooperation post-divorce, but the added strain of Affleck’s current marital issues with Lopez has proven to be a challenging situation. Garner’s focus remains on the well-being of their children and maintaining a healthy co-parenting dynamic.
Jennifer Garner’s reported frustration with being dragged into Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s marital issues highlights the complexities of co-parenting after divorce, especially when new relationships add further complications. As Garner steps back from her role as mediator, it becomes clear that even well-intentioned efforts to help can reach a limit.