Jennifer Garner shares rare photo of ex-husband Ben Affleck for a special wish on Father's Day

Jennifer Garner had a heartwarming shoutout for ex-husband Ben Affleck to honor him on Father’s Day 2025.

Updated on: Jun 16, 2025, 14:00:12 IST

By Santanu Das

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Jennifer Garner had the sweetest wish for her ex-husband, Ben Affleck, on the occasion of Father’s Day. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Jennifer shared a rare picture of Ben with one of their three children sleeping adorably on his chest. The two were married in 2005, separated in 2015, and finalised their divorce in 2018. (Also read: Ben Affleck reflects on his relationship with Jennifer Garner amid dating rumours: 'I'm really lucky…')

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner got married in 2005. (AFP)

Jennifer wishes Ben on Father's Day

The candid picture had Ben lying down on the couch, with one of their daughters resting on his chest. The baby was wrapped in a cloth. “Happy Father’s Day to 3 people’s favorite landing spot,” she wrote in the caption.

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About their relationship

Ben and Jennifer Garner were married in 2005. After 10 years of marriage, they parted ways in 2015 and finalised their divorce three years later. Despite their divorce, the two have remained good friends. They co-parent their children, Violet Anne, Seraphina Rose, and Samuel. Over the years, they’ve regularly attended their children's school events, participated in charity work, and even stood by each other in emergencies.

Meanwhile, Ben's relationship with actor-singer Jennifer Lopez has also picked up considerable attention over the years. The couple rekindled their romance years later and eventually tied the knot in 2022. However, just two years into their marriage, Lopez filed for divorce on August 20, marking the end of their relationship.

Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce on August 20, 2024, citing the couple's separation as having occurred on April 26, 2024.

On the work front, Ben was last seen in The Accountant 2. In the film, Ben Affleck reprised his role as an autistic accountant Christian Wolff. The sequel to the 2016 action thriller was released on June 5.

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Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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