Why Jennifer Lopez 'Isn't Bothered' byThosePhotos of Ben Affleck Hugging Jennifer Garner (Exclusive Source)

Mar. 15, 2025

Ben Affleck in Austin, Texas, on March 18, 2023; Jennifer Garner in West Hollywood, California, on Nov. 9, 2024; Jennifer Lopez in Toronto on Sept. 7, 2024.Photo:Gary Miller/WireImage; Tommaso Boddi/FilmMagic; Earl Gibson III/Penske Media via Getty

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Jennifer Lopezhas no negative feelings about recent photos ofBen AffleckandJennifer Garnersharing a hug at their sonSamuel’s birthday party.

“Jennifer Garner knows what it is and knows what it is not. And people are reading into it in a way to create drama where there is none,” the source says.

According to the source, Lopez, 55, “doesn’t feel betrayed,” adding, “I think the two Jens are great admirers of the other, and I thinkthey’re all co-parenting.”

“There is no animosity. They are friendly,” the source says, adding, “We’re always pitting women against women. In this case, it’s just not the truth.”

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Ben Affleck in New York City on Oct. 9, 2021; Jennifer Garner in Los Angeles on April 13, 2023; Jennifer Lopez in New York City on Sept. 8, 2023.Astrid Stawiarz/Getty; Albert L. Ortega/Getty; Paul Morigi/Getty

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Garner and Affleck came together tocelebrate their youngest child’s 13th birthdayat a paintball party for Samuel on March 2, where they were seen sharing a laugh and hug.

“They have been on good terms for a while now and seem to enjoy chatting and hanging out,” one insider told PEOPLE of the former couple March 5. “Most of the time, the kids are around too.”

That insider added that Affleck “usually acts happy around” Garner, who is currently datingJohn Miller, and said, “She doesn’t seem to mind. She seems to enjoy spending time with Ben,” with whom she shares three kids: Samuel,Violet, 19, andSeraphina, 16.

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner in West Hollywood, California, on March 2, 2014.Jeff Vespa/VF14/WireImage

Lopez has been busy with both work and family life. She premiered her movie musicalKiss of the Spider Womanat the 2025Sundance Film Festivalin January, getting visibly emotional asthe film received a standing ovation.

“I’ve been waiting for this moment my whole life,” Lopez said during a post-screening discussion, when the Q&A moderator suggested she was “made for this movie.”

The following month, the actress and singer celebrated her twinsMaxandEmme’s 17th birthday witha sweet video tributeon Instagram.

The video contained photos and clips of the family from throughout the years. A few moments included in the montage were a clip of the trio posing for photos on a tire swing, Lopez embracing her kids backstage and them taking a selfie while curled up in a restaurant booth. “Seventeen. I love you beyond forever,” Lopezcaptioned her post.

source: people.com