Jennifer Garner's Relationship with John Miller Is 'Fun' and 'Easy-Going,' Source Says: 'She's Very Happy' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Jennifer Garner and John Miller.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty; Maciel / BACKGRIDJennifer Garneris enjoying her “fun” relationship withJohn Millerwhile continuing to co-parent with her ex-husbandBen Affleckamid his recent split fromJennifer Lopez.A source tells PEOPLE that Garner, 52, spends as much time as possible with Miller when she’s not withher three kids— Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12 — whom she shares with Affleck.“She loves [Miller],” a source tells PEOPLE, noting that the pair spent the weekend together as Affleck is caring for the kids.“They are serious. He’s also a co-parent and understands her priority,” the source says.“Their relationship is fun and easy-going,” the source adds. “She’s very happy.“Jennifer Garner.Getty ImagesMeanwhile, on Saturday, Sept. 14, Lopez, 55, and Affleck, 52, reunited andwent to lunchtogether with their kidsat the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, nearly a month after Lopezfiled for divorcefrom the actor, a source told PEOPLE.Seraphina and Samuel, as well as Lopez’s 16-year-old twins,Emme and Max— whom she shares with ex-husbandMarc Anthony— were part of the afternoon outing.“They all came together for a fun lunch so the kids could hang out,” the source said. “[Jennifer’s] trying to be friendly with Ben. They are still moving forward with the divorce though. They are working out financial details amicably.“Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez.Lionel Hahn/WireImageThe source added, “A divorce is never easy, but Jennifer doesn’t want to be selfish about it. The kids always got along and have fun together. It makes her happy seeing the kids happy together. Happy kids are her priority.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Garner and businessman Miller first connected in 2018, shortly after the13 Going on 30actressfinalized her divorcefrom Affleck, whom shemarried in June 2005. Though the pair were seen together over the years, Garnersaid she was singlein a March 2021 interview with PEOPLE.In February 2023, a source told PEOPLE that Garner and Miller “took a long break from dating, but Jen is very happy thatthey are back together.”The couple were recentlyspotted on a date nightin August at a Los Angeles restaurant. The two were photographed with smiles on their faces and dressed casually, with the actress in a blue sweater and Miller in a flannel button-up shirt over a white tee.

Jennifer Garner and John Miller.Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty; Maciel / BACKGRID

Kevin Mazur/Getty; Maciel / BACKGRID

Jennifer Garneris enjoying her “fun” relationship withJohn Millerwhile continuing to co-parent with her ex-husbandBen Affleckamid his recent split fromJennifer Lopez.A source tells PEOPLE that Garner, 52, spends as much time as possible with Miller when she’s not withher three kids— Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12 — whom she shares with Affleck.“She loves [Miller],” a source tells PEOPLE, noting that the pair spent the weekend together as Affleck is caring for the kids.“They are serious. He’s also a co-parent and understands her priority,” the source says.“Their relationship is fun and easy-going,” the source adds. “She’s very happy.“Jennifer Garner.Getty ImagesMeanwhile, on Saturday, Sept. 14, Lopez, 55, and Affleck, 52, reunited andwent to lunchtogether with their kidsat the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, nearly a month after Lopezfiled for divorcefrom the actor, a source told PEOPLE.Seraphina and Samuel, as well as Lopez’s 16-year-old twins,Emme and Max— whom she shares with ex-husbandMarc Anthony— were part of the afternoon outing.“They all came together for a fun lunch so the kids could hang out,” the source said. “[Jennifer’s] trying to be friendly with Ben. They are still moving forward with the divorce though. They are working out financial details amicably.“Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez.Lionel Hahn/WireImageThe source added, “A divorce is never easy, but Jennifer doesn’t want to be selfish about it. The kids always got along and have fun together. It makes her happy seeing the kids happy together. Happy kids are her priority.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Garner and businessman Miller first connected in 2018, shortly after the13 Going on 30actressfinalized her divorcefrom Affleck, whom shemarried in June 2005. Though the pair were seen together over the years, Garnersaid she was singlein a March 2021 interview with PEOPLE.In February 2023, a source told PEOPLE that Garner and Miller “took a long break from dating, but Jen is very happy thatthey are back together.”The couple were recentlyspotted on a date nightin August at a Los Angeles restaurant. The two were photographed with smiles on their faces and dressed casually, with the actress in a blue sweater and Miller in a flannel button-up shirt over a white tee.

Jennifer Garneris enjoying her “fun” relationship withJohn Millerwhile continuing to co-parent with her ex-husbandBen Affleckamid his recent split fromJennifer Lopez.

A source tells PEOPLE that Garner, 52, spends as much time as possible with Miller when she’s not withher three kids— Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12 — whom she shares with Affleck.

“She loves [Miller],” a source tells PEOPLE, noting that the pair spent the weekend together as Affleck is caring for the kids.

“They are serious. He’s also a co-parent and understands her priority,” the source says.

“Their relationship is fun and easy-going,” the source adds. “She’s very happy.”

Jennifer Garner.Getty Images

Getty Images

Meanwhile, on Saturday, Sept. 14, Lopez, 55, and Affleck, 52, reunited andwent to lunchtogether with their kidsat the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, nearly a month after Lopezfiled for divorcefrom the actor, a source told PEOPLE.

Seraphina and Samuel, as well as Lopez’s 16-year-old twins,Emme and Max— whom she shares with ex-husbandMarc Anthony— were part of the afternoon outing.

“They all came together for a fun lunch so the kids could hang out,” the source said. “[Jennifer’s] trying to be friendly with Ben. They are still moving forward with the divorce though. They are working out financial details amicably.”

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez.Lionel Hahn/WireImage

Lionel Hahn/WireImage

The source added, “A divorce is never easy, but Jennifer doesn’t want to be selfish about it. The kids always got along and have fun together. It makes her happy seeing the kids happy together. Happy kids are her priority.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Garner and businessman Miller first connected in 2018, shortly after the13 Going on 30actressfinalized her divorcefrom Affleck, whom shemarried in June 2005. Though the pair were seen together over the years, Garnersaid she was singlein a March 2021 interview with PEOPLE.

In February 2023, a source told PEOPLE that Garner and Miller “took a long break from dating, but Jen is very happy thatthey are back together.”

The couple were recentlyspotted on a date nightin August at a Los Angeles restaurant. The two were photographed with smiles on their faces and dressed casually, with the actress in a blue sweater and Miller in a flannel button-up shirt over a white tee.

source: people.com