After splitting from his estranged wife Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck has returned to making special occasions as “intimate” as possible.
The Batman star limited his celebration to his “close friends and family” – in contrast to Lopez’s extravagant taste, who celebrated her final month with a big Bridgerton party.
“Ben plans to make his birthday intimate and spend it with close friends and family,” an insider revealed to ETOnline.
Although Lopez seemingly snubbed him in her new throwback post for his birthday, Affleck can still step in for Lopez with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
Garner was spotted at her ex-husband Ben Affleck’s Brentwood home on Thursday, where the Oscar-winning actor celebrated his 52nd birthday.
“Jennifer Garner is communicative and offers Ben an understanding shoulder,” the source told the outlet.
“She is by his side every step of the way and is very supportive as the children are involved. She also respects his personal and private life and doesn’t interfere too much.”
Affleck’s new $20.5 million Los Angeles estate and equestrian center, which is close to Garner’s for-sale residence, is another gesture to ensure their three children – Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12 – remain close to both parents.
As for his impending divorce from Lopez, sources have revealed that he wants to delay it to make it as smooth as possible for the children.
“They want to make sure that the children can cope with the transition and where they live, etc.” ETThe source shared it last month.
“They don’t want it to feel like they’re pulling the rug out from under their children. They’re working together to make this transition as healthy and easy as possible.”
His $60.8 million mansion with Lopez – the two found it ideal for their blended family and moved in two years ago – is still for sale.