Ben Affleck is reportedly having a tough time coming to terms with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s upcoming wedding to her longtime boyfriend, John Miller. The news has left the actor feeling emotional and deeply reflective about their shared past and the reality that she’s moving forward with someone else.
For those who might not recall, Affleck and Garner married in 2005 after meeting on the set of Daredevil. They were together for ten years before announcing their separation in 2015. Their divorce was finalized in 2018, marking the end of one of Hollywood’s most admired marriages. The pair share three children together, Violet Anne Affleck, Fin Affleck, and Samuel Garner Affleck, and they’ve remained committed to co-parenting since their split.
An insider told Radar Online that Affleck is having a hard time emotionally with Garner’s decision to marry again, especially because it marks a final chapter in their story. “Jennifer’s been making plans for the wedding without much fanfare, and she’s the happiest she’s been in a long time,” the source said.
According to the insider, Garner has found real peace with Miller, the CEO of Cali Group. “She’s been telling people that John is the person she was meant to be with. For Ben, that realization has been painful – he’s always had feelings for her, and now he has to accept that she’s really moved on,” the source shared.
Garner and Miller have been dating since 2018, shortly after her divorce from Affleck was finalized. Their relationship has always been relatively private, with few public appearances or media headlines. But those close to the actress say Miller has been a steady and positive influence in her life. “John has been her anchor through everything. He’s steady, thoughtful, and brings her a calm she didn’t have in the past,” a source explained.
For Affleck, that sense of calm may be exactly what he’s struggling to let go of. While he has moved on in his own life, marrying Jennifer Lopez in 2022, the idea of Garner finding lifelong happiness with someone else still seems to stir emotions. “Ben has always felt, deep down, that Jennifer was the one for him,” the insider claimed.
It’s clear that, even years after their divorce, Affleck holds a deep emotional connection to his ex-wife. Sources say he’s supportive of her happiness, but watching her prepare for a new marriage has left him feeling nostalgic and, at times, heartbroken. “Now he realizes her life is moving a different way, and accepting that has been absolutely heartbreaking for him,” the source said.
Despite the sadness, both Affleck and Garner have often spoken publicly about their respect for one another and their shared dedication to their children. The actor once said in interviews that Garner remains one of the most important people in his life. Their friendship has continued through challenges, co-parenting responsibilities, and new relationships.
While Garner is reportedly moving ahead with wedding plans quietly, Affleck is said to be processing the news privately, focusing on his work and family life. After years of public ups and downs, both seem to be seeking peace and stability in their own ways, even if that means letting go of the past for good.
