Key Takeaways:
– Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner ended their 10-year marriage in 2015.
– Affleck was linked with model Shauna Sexton after his breakup with Lindsay Shookus.
– Jennifer Garner focused more on his sobriety and co-parenting than his romantic affairs.
– Ben Affleck is now linked to Jennifer Lopez, while Garner is in a relationship with John Miller.
Shaking Hollywood: Affleck and Garner's Divorce
Hollywood power couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner reached the end of a decade-long love saga when they announced their separation in 2015. They were officially divorced by 2018, a difficult ending to a romance that began when they were co-stars, and continued as they became parents of three children.
Before the ink dried on their divorce papers, Affleck was spotted getting friendly with Shauna Sexton, a young model. Affleck and Sexton's time together took off shortly after his break up with former girlfriend Lindsay Shookus.
Affleck Enjoys His Freedom, Garner, her Peace
Sources reported that Affleck, aged 46 then, was appreciating his single life, uninterested in settling down into another serious relationship. He was looking for freedom and the excitement of dating.
Although Garner has often maintained a cordial relationship with Affleck after their split, these romantic exploits reportedly displeased her. However, keeping her priorities in mind, Affleck's dalliances took a backseat to more pressing concerns.
Coping with Affleck's Health and Sobriety Concerns
The hardships Affleck faced in his battle with alcoholism became increasingly alarming for Garner. He went to rehab thrice, being driven there by Garner herself on his third visit, highlighting her concerns for her ex-husband's health. Garner's primary focus was on whether she could rely on him to co-parent their three children throughout his struggles.
Concerns Rising Over Affleck's New Love Interest
Of particular concern was Sexton's reputation as a party animal with a history of arrests for underage drinking and public inebriation, which didn't sit well with Garner. Insiders speculated that her lifestyle seemed disrespectful towards Affleck's sobriety and his family. This ignited rumors of Affleck being exploited, suggesting that those close to him were skeptical of Sexton.
Current Love Lives: New Partners, Familiar Rumors
Fast forward to now, Affleck has been grabbing headlines with Jennifer Lopez, with whom he has gotten back together, albeit amidst divorce rumors. Garner, too, has moved on and is in a relationship with long-time boyfriend John Miller. Despite receiving their share of limelight, they continue to keep the wellbeing of their kids as their primary concern, and remain a model example of successful co-parenting amidst personal turbulence.
