Jennifer Garner Gets Raw About Ben Affleck Divorce

Jennifer Garner Gets Raw About Ben Affleck Divorce
It has been nearly a decade since Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck sent shockwaves through Hollywood with their split, but the scars—and the wisdom gained from them—are still fresh. In a rare and heartbreakingly honest interview with Marie Claire UK this week, the 13 Going on 30 star peeled back the curtain on what really went down when her "perfect" family fell apart.

Here is the emotional scoop that has everyone sending love to Jen today.

The "Hard" Truth: It Wasn't the Gossip


While the world was obsessed with "Nannygate" and tabloid headlines in 2015, Jennifer revealed that the public noise wasn't the worst part. She simply tuned it out.

The Real Pain: The actress confessed that the true heartbreak was losing her partner.

"The actual breaking up of a family is what was hard. Losing a true partnership and friendship is what was hard," Garner admitted.

The Media Blackout: She also revealed that she had to stop looking at the internet to survive. "You have to be smart about what you can and can't handle, and I could not handle what was out there," she said, gesturing to the "noise" of the media.

Healing Takes Time (and Silence)


Now 53, Jennifer is in a much better place, but she wants women to know there is no shortcut.

Her Advice: She shared a beautiful message for anyone going through a breakup:

"Time is the opportunity to heal. Time is the opportunity to forgive, to move on, and to find a new way to be friends." And they have done just that! Ben and Jen are now Hollywood’s "Gold Standard" for co-parenting, often spotted laughing together at their kids' basketball games.

Life in 2026: Peace, Love & Thrillers


It’s not all looking back. Jennifer is winning at life right now!

Love Life: She is happily dating tech businessman John Miller, keeping it low-key and drama-free.

Career: She is currently promoting Season 2 of her hit Apple TV+ thriller, The Last Thing He Told Me.

Mom Duty: She revealed that parenting her teens (Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel) has shifted to "parenting with a button on my mouth." (We feel you, Jen!)

SantaBanta Verdict: Jennifer Garner proves once again why she is America’s Sweetheart. No drama, just grace. We love a queen who heals and thrives!

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