Jennifer Garner is reportedly distancing herself from Jennifer Lopez following the latter’s divorce filing from Ben Affleck on August 20, which ended their two-year marriage. Garner, who was previously married to Affleck and shares three children with him, has decided to limit her interactions with Lopez to only those necessary for co-parenting purposes.
Sources close to Garner told Mirror that she felt like a “pawn” during the breakdown of Lopez and Affleck’s marriage, as she was inadvertently drawn into their marital issues. Reportedly, Garner had even acted as a sort of marriage counselor in efforts to help the couple reconcile. However, this involvement has taken its toll, leading her to establish firmer boundaries going forward.
The situation became more complicated when Lopez’s sister, Lynda, visited Garner’s daughter Violet at her university, an act that Garner found inappropriate. This has intensified Garner’s resolve to keep her distance, focusing solely on her children’s well-being and her relationship with their father.
Despite the challenging dynamics, Garner remains committed to maintaining a positive environment for her children and continues to support Affleck through his addiction struggles. This move to set boundaries with Lopez underscores her dedication to her family’s stability amid the ongoing public interest in their personal lives.
