In an apparent attempt to maintain their familial bonds, the pop star and actor have been spotted out with their stepchildren, even though they haven’t been seen together much since last summer.
In the meantime, Ben got back together with both of his ex-girlfriends, Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner, in December to see his 16-year-old son Fin and JLo’s 16-year-old daughter Emme perform in a school play.
Did Violet feel used in the divorce?
According to a report by the Daily Mail, Violet, the daughter of Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, decided to distance herself from her former stepmother, Jennifer Lopez, after feeling like a “pawn” in their divorce.Violet caused a stir when Ben and Jennifer Lopez split up last summer when she decided to stay with the singer in the Hamptons and shared a photo of the hitmaker’s sister Lynda Lopez visiting her at Yale University.
Her parents, who had been perplexed by the 19-year-old’s behavior at the time, were taken aback by the move, according to reports.
While Jennifer Garner, Ben’s ex-wife, supported Violet’s connection with Lopez, the young adult ultimately decided to distance herself after seeing the toll the breakup took on her father.
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How has Jennifer Lopez tried to keep her family together?
Jennifer Lopez has consistently expressed a desire for a close-knit blended family. She spent time with Affleck’s children, went to school events, and was frequently seen on outings with them. Even after they divorced, she expressed a desire to remain involved in their lives.
Jennifer Lopez previously described her relationship with Ben’s children as that of an “ally,” providing them with a fresh perspective. She even took Violet shopping and on vacation in the hopes of maintaining their relationship.
However, as Affleck’s distress over the split became clear, Violet began to withdraw. She was once spotted wearing a dress Lopez had worn on a date with Ben, indicating her closeness to Jennifer Lopez.
Violet does wish her dad would stay with JLo, as she got extremely close to JLo over the past couple of years and it broke her heart when they split, as quoted in a report by the Daily Mail.
Is Ben and Jennifer Lopez’s blended family falling apart?
Despite early efforts to unite their families, cracks are now visible. Lopez has made efforts to stay involved in the children’s lives, but Violet’s withdrawal indicates a growing divide.
FAQs
Why is Violet Affleck moving away from Jennifer Lopez?
Violet reportedly felt she was “used as a pawn” during Ben and Jennifer Lopez’s divorce, so she distanced herself from Lopez and her family.
Is Jennifer Lopez still involved with Ben’s children’s lives?
Despite the split, Lopez has expressed a desire to stay connected to Ben’s children, but tensions appear to be rising.
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