Ben Affleck was smiling again as he reunited with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner to send their daughter Violet off to college over the weekend – but his current wife Jennifer Lopez was notably absent for the significant family moment amid their marriage turmoil.
In photos exclusively obtained, the actor, 52, was happy and relaxed as he enjoyed dinner with Garner, 52, Violet, 18, and their child Fin, 15, in the town of New Haven, Connecticut on Saturday.
Violet is rumored to be attending Yale University, and the Ivy League school is located in New Haven.
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The happy occasion came amid rumors Ben’s marriage with Lopez is in trouble. He was not wearing his wedding ring during the outing.
Despite her close bond with Violet, Lopez , 52, was also absent from the milestone occasion.
The four enjoyed dinner al fresco at the restaurant South Bay before going for a relaxing walk in the area. At one point during the outing, a beaming Ben embraced Fin.
Ben, clad in a button down, slacks, and Nike trainers, was spotted pulled Fin in for a sweet hug as the four gathered along the sidewalk.
Garner, meanwhile, sported a striped top, jeans, and smart black glasses.
The four appeared truly relaxed and at ease as they enjoyed a summer evening together ahead of Violet’s milestone moment.
Garner was married to Affleck from 2005 to 2018 and shares three children with him – Violet, Fin, and Samuel, 12.
Despite her close bond with Violet, Lopez , 52, was also absent from the milestone occasion.
