Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, both 52, demonstrated their ongoing commitment to co-parenting by spending Thanksgiving with their three children—Violet, 18; Seraphina, 15; and Samuel, 12. The family volunteered at The Midnight Mission’s annual Thanksgiving Street Fair in downtown Los Angeles, serving meals to over 2,000 homeless individuals.
Established in 1914, the Midnight Mission aims to provide a path to self-sufficiency for those experiencing homelessness. Its Thanksgiving Street Fair is a longstanding tradition that brings together volunteers to serve holiday meals to those in need. Affleck and Garner, wearing matching aprons and hairnets, worked alongside their children, embodying the spirit of giving. Observers noted the family’s camaraderie and dedication to the cause.
After the event, Affleck walked to Garner’s Brentwood home, carrying an iced coffee, to join the family for a private Thanksgiving dinner.
This marks a continuation of their tradition of prioritizing family unity during the holidays, despite their divorce in 2018 after 13 years of marriage.
Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez, 55, who filed for divorce from Affleck in August 2024 after two years of marriage, celebrated Thanksgiving separately. She shared a photo on Instagram, expressing gratitude to her followers.
Lopez spent the holiday in Los Angeles, surrounded by friends and family. She posted a picture of herself with a turkey, wearing a floral embroidered sweater, and wrote, “I hope everybody had a beautiful and Happy Thanksgiving. I am so incredibly grateful for all of you.”
This Thanksgiving marked her first since filing for divorce from Affleck. Despite the separation, sources indicate that Lopez maintains a positive relationship with Affleck’s children, with her family expressing affection for them and offering support as needed.
In a recent interview, Lopez expressed contentment in being single and emphasized finding joy alone.
Sources indicate that Lopez maintains a positive relationship with Affleck’s children, with her family expressing affection for them and offering support as needed.
Affleck and Garner have consistently demonstrated a commitment to amicable co-parenting, often coming together for the sake of their children. Their joint participation in charitable activities during the holidays highlights their dedication to instilling values of compassion and community service in their children.