Jennifer Garner Says Ex, Ben Affleck's Parenting Gave Her Freedom To Return To Acting, 'I Love..'
Jennifer Garner recently gave a rare insight into her co-parenting with her ex-husband, Ben Affleck.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleAfter several years of their separation, Jennifer Garner shared about her parenting dynamic with her ex-husband, Ben Affleck. Especially how it made it easier for her to return to full-time acting. The actress explained that now their three children are older. So. It has allowed her to take on more projects. Meanwhile, she can depend on Ben as a dependable co-parent.
Jennifer Garner praises Ben Affleck's parenting
Jennifer Garner sat down for an interview with Entertainment Weekly and explained that she had spent many years prioritizing motherhood over her acting career. In fact, she has no regrets about it. In her words, "There is a time in your life where you do get caught in all of that. And that's OK." But things have changed for the actress as her kids, Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel, have grown older.
In fact, Jennifer admits things have become easier for her now. She praised her ex-husband, Ben Affleck, for stepping up as a parent and called him an "incredible co-parent".
She explained that her children can now comfortably stay with their father while she films. In turn, it has given her more flexibility to work. The actress said, "He's wonderful. He takes care of them. He's a great partner in that way. And that's very freeing." At the same time, Jennifer noted that she enjoys filming anywhere, especially when she makes movies close to her home in Los Angeles.
Why did Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck separate?
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck first met while they were working on Pearl Harbor. Later, they reunited before they tied the knot in 2005. It marked the beginning of their decade-long marriage, where they welcomed three children. Eventually, they were considered one of Hollywood's most admired couples.
But the pair announced their divorce in 2015 and finalized it by 2018. Over the years, Jennifer and Ben have both suggested that there is no single reason behind their separation. Instead, they simply grew apart. In fact, Ben admitted that his struggles with alcohol addiction added more difficulties to his marriage.
Meanwhile, Jennifer had been focused on providing stability for children, especially during the separation. She later clarified that the family's former nanny was not the reason behind their divorce.
Inside Jennifer Garner's return to acting
After stepping back from Hollywood for several years to look after her kids, Jennifer is gradually resuming her acting career. The actress explained how her children have now grown into teenagers and young adults with even busier schedules. In turn, she no longer feels guilt about returning to work because her kids are more independent and Ben looks after them too.
She has worked on Peacock's The Five-Star Weekend, where she played a grieving cook who gathers her friends for a transformative weekend. Jennifer also worked on The Last Thing He Told Me, The Adam Project, and the upcoming One Attempt with John Cena.
What do you think about Jennifer Garner's views on co-parenting with Ben Affleck?
Pic credits: Jennifer Garner/ Instagram, Ben Affleck/ Instagram
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