Their relationship, often seen as a model of Hollywood romance, ended in separation in 2015 and a finalizedĀ divorceĀ in 2018.
In the years since, both have moved on, though the public continues to compare their past to Garnerās current relationship with businessman John Miller.
With Affleckās high-profile relationships, including his recent split from Jennifer Lopez, the scrutiny on Garnerās personal life has only intensified.
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck
Garner and Affleckās story began in 2004 when the two started dating, and by June 2005, they were married in a private ceremony in the Caribbean.

Over the course of their marriage, they welcomed threeĀ children: Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel. To the public, the couple appeared to have a strongĀ familyĀ foundation, but behind the scenes, problems were brewing.
In 2015, a day after their tenth wedding anniversary, they announced their separation, emphasizing in a statement their mutual respect and commitment to co-parenting their children, People detailed at the time.
While the two remained committed to their family, Affleckās personal struggles with alcoholism became increasingly public. He first sought treatment for his addiction in 2001, but his battle with alcohol worsened in the later years of their marriage. Garner was supportive throughout, even staging an intervention in 2018.
Their divorce was finalized that October in a private meeting at Garnerās home, and despite the end of their marriage, they remained closely connected, especially for the sake of their children.
During a 2020 interview with the New York Times, Affleck reflected on the divorce, calling it the ābiggest regretā of his life and admitting that his drinking had contributed to the breakdown of their relationship.
Jennifer Garner and John Miller
Following her divorce from Affleck, Garner began dating John Miller, the CEO of a tech company. Their relationship, which began shortly after her split from Affleck, marked Garnerās first serious romance in years.
Miller brought a sense of stability to Garnerās life, a contrast to the turbulence of her previous marriage. However, their relationship hasnāt been without challenges. The couple briefly broke up in 2021 but reconciled, and by February 2023, sources confirmed that they had been back together for over a year.
While Garner and Miller tend to keep their relationship low-key, it occasionally makes headlines, particularly because of Garnerās continued involvement in Affleckās life, including his split from Jennifer Lopez.
Garner and Millerās relationship has drawn significant public attention, with fans and critics alike weighing in. On social media, some canāt help but compare Miller to Affleck.
One user commented: āHe looked better with Garner.ā
Another noted: āHe has the same expression that Ben has.
Someone else said: āHe looks like a copy of Ben.ā
Many fans have shown support for Garner, happy to see her in what appears to be a fulfilling relationship.
One user remarked: āShe looks happy, good for her,ā while another praised the couple, saying: āAlways so natural, beautiful couple.ā
Though some fans are still holding on to the Garner-Affleck romance, others are fully embracing her relationship with Miller, celebrating the happiness she has found in this new chapter of her life.
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