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Jennifer Garner reveals she ‘would have really liked being a minister’ if she wasn’t an actress

Jennifer Garner would have wanted to be a minister if she hadn’t created a successful acting career.

In fact, the 51-year-old actress’ mom is still convinced Garner that one day it will happen.

“I would have really liked being a minister,” the “13 Going on 30” actress told Allure magazine. “My mom thinks I still will be. I grew up in such a lovely church in the United Methodist Church, and the minister was like the den parent.” 

She continued: “What I like about the study of religion, it reminds me of the study of theater – it’s really a liberal arts education. You have to understand history, geography, literature. It’s art, it’s everything. I don’t know anything about Hinduism, Islam, so many other religions, and I wish I did. That feels like a sign of respect.”

Jennifer Garner would have liked to be a minister if her acting career hadn’t worked out. (Tom Schirmacher via Allure)

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Garner goes to church with her three kids, Violet Anne, 17, Seraphina Rose, 13, and Samuel, 10, whom she shares with her ex Ben Affleck. The former couple’s eldest daughter even teaches Sunday school.

“I think the more you engage, the more you learn about different ways that people believe and worship, the more you can sit next to anyone and be a neighbor,” she told the magazine. “There’s such value in that to me. I don’t know that I will ever be someone who is writing a sermon Sunday morning, but I like the idea of it. I like the idea of going back to divinity school.”

Jennifer Garner gained fame after appearing in “Alias.” (Tom Schirmacher via Allure)

Garner gained fame in 2001 after appearing in the first season of “Alias.” Her fame continued with roles in films such as “Juno” and “Daredevil.”

Despite her success, Garner hasn’t always loved being in the spotlight. She spoke candidly about the paparazzi following her around after the birth of her first child, Violet.

“There were two decades where it was really hard to hold a conversation. Not in a woe-is-me, poor celebrity way. I was on baby watch every single day,” Garner explained. “The day after I had a baby, the paparazzi were watching again. They kind of rush you through your life because they’re just trying to get to the next stage of something they can sell.”

Garner also revealed that she doesn’t often read about herself in the media.

“I learned a while ago that I’m way too sensitive to what is written about me, my family,” she told the outlet. “The only things I have on my phone are The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal. I can’t even have CNN.”

Jennifer Garner opened up about her life in the spotlight in an interview with Allure. (Tom Schirmacher via Allure)

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner share three kids together. (Jon Kopaloff)

Despite the constant paparazzi “baby watch,” Garner did welcome two more children with Affleck before the couple split in 2018. The couple has largely kept their children out of the spotlight.

Garner admits she was a “nightmare” as a first time mom.

“Your kids will really figure out who they are and what they are when they’re older, and most likely they will hew toward lovely. I have a lot of faith in my kids,” she explained. “I don’t love every behavior all the time, always. It’s gnarly growing up. We didn’t have the eyes on us that our kids have. I was such a first-time mom. My eldest daughter didn’t have a shot. She couldn’t have a free thought – I was all over her. I was a nightmare for everyone around me.”

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Jennifer Garner and her daughter Violet attend an event at the White House. (Photo by Nathan Howard)

The actress has worked to keep her kids off social media as they go through their teenage years.

“I just said to my kids, ‘Tell me — show me the articles that prove that social media is good for teenagers, and then we’ll have the conversation,” Garner previously said during an interview on “Today.”

“But find scientific evidence that matches what I have that says that it’s not good for teenagers, and then we’ll chat.”

Jennifer Garner poses with children Violet Anne, Samuel and Seraphina Rose during the ceremony honoring her with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 20, 2018. (Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

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Jennifer Garner keeps her kids off social media: ‘Find scientific evidence’ it’s good for teens

Jennifer Garner doesn’t let her kids use social media.

Garner, 50, explained the tactic she’s used to keep her kids offline during an appearance on the “TODAY” show.

“I just said to my kids, ‘Tell me — show me the articles that prove that social media is good for teenagers, and then we’ll have the conversation,” the “13 Going on 30” actress explained.

“But find scientific evidence that matches what I have that says that it’s not good for teenagers, and then we’ll chat.”

Jennifer Garner revealed her kids don’t have social media. (Getty Images)

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The “13 Going on 30” actress’ oldest daughter Violet is “grateful.”  (Photo by Nathan Howard)

Garner shares three kids with ex-husband Ben Affleck; Violet,17, Seraphina, 14, and Samuel, 11.

“My eldest is grateful,” Garner revealed when asked how her children feel about the rule. “And we’ll see. It’s a long haul. I have a couple more to go, so just knock on wood. We’ll see if I really hang in there.”

The actress, who is starring in the upcoming series “The Last Thing He Told Me,” admitted her kids think she’s “extra” in a recent interview.

“I think my children live feeling that way,” Garner told Entertainment Tonight. “They would tattoo it. They don’t even need to say it. It is fact.”

 Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner share three kids together; Violet, Seraphina and Samuel. (BG004/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

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Jennifer Garner with her three kids children Violet, Samuel, and Seraphina during the ceremony honoring the actress with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on August 20, 2018. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

Garner has been open about her parenting style and even has shared how she keeps her three children organized.

“We’re big on having everything packed the night before,” she previously told People magazine. “Clothes are laid out. The backpack’s by the door. Backpacks with computers, there’s a charging station by the door. Backpacks, computers, everything’s already in there and charged for the bigger kids.”

“Phones are already in their charger so that I know they aren’t going to their rooms at night,” she continued. “And yeah, just tons of alarms go off just in time to think about going to the bus.”

Jennifer Garner is starring in the upcoming series “The Last Thing He Told Me.” (Getty Images)

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Celebrities provide coronavirus pandemic relief with donations

Bunkered down at home or not, celebrities all over the world are stepping up to do what they can to combat the coronavirus pandemic by making charitable donations to those in need.

As the numbers of those infected with COVID-19 rose to over 200,000 worldwide as of Wednesday morning, the world’s biggest performers have either made sizable donations or have utilized their already-existing businesses to provide relief.

One of country music’s biggest stars, Brad Paisley, and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley own a free grocery store in Nashville they are using to deliver groceries.

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Called The Store, the Paisleys’ volunteer delivery service plans to deliver a week’s worth of groceries to elderly individuals in specific neighborhoods in the city, according to the Tennesseean.

Meanwhile, singer Ciara and her husband Russell Wilson announced they have donated $1 million to a food bank called Food Lifeline in their community in Seattle, Wash.

“The world needs us ALL. These are unprecedented times,” Ciara captioned a video of the couple announcing their donation, adding, “We can all make a difference together. Let’s all keep the Faith during this difficult time.”

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On Monday, Ryan Reynolds took to his Twitter with the news that he and wife Blake Lively are donating $1 million total to be split between two organizations.

“Covid-19 has brutally impacted older adults and low income families. Blake and I are donating $1 million to be split between FEEDING AMERICA and FOOD BANKS CANADA,” Reynolds wrote on Twitter. “Take care of your bodies and hearts. Leave room for joy. Call someone who’s isolated and might need connection.”

The COVID-19 outbreak also hit close to home for Lady Gaga, a native New Yorker who also splits her time between her home state and Los Angeles, Calif. The pop star’s beauty brand, Haus Laboratories, announced it will be supporting the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and the Food Bank for New York City “in order to get food to those affected by the closing of schools & other places that offer this critical resource.”

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Memphis, Tenn. native Justin Timberlake reminded his Twitter followers to stay healthy and “stay calm” while stressing the importance of making sure everyone is fed.

The “Suit and Tie” singer revealed Sunday he is donating to Mid-South Food Bank in his hometown to help assemble and deliver non-perishable food in the mid-south.

“Every. little. thing. helps,” Timberlake added.

Country singer Dierks Bentley announced the closing of his Nashville bar, Whiskey Row Nashville, this week along with plans to give his 90 hourly employees $1,000.

“@riothospitalitygroup and I encourage all bar owners on Lower Broadway to take care of their bartenders, bar backs, waitresses, security, dishwashers etc the best they can,” he wrote on Instagram.

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Back in February, Justin Bieber centered his efforts on China, saying at the time that he “couldn’t imagine how scary it would be if a new disease was effecting my wife and my family and friends.”

Bieber said he made a donation to the country and urged his followers to join in on the conversation.

Meanwhile, other celebrities are doing their part by encouraging creative kids all over the world to interact with them on social media. “Frozen” actor Josh Gad, who voices the loveable snowman Olaf in the Disney franchise, has vowed to read children’s books each night to keep them entertained.

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Jennifer Garner has also joined in on the fun by creating the hashtag #heyjenlookatme to inspire her followers to perform for her at home.

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She also praised Broadway star Laura Benanti, who had a similar idea with the hashtag #SunshineSongs.

Ben Affleck spotted dining with co-star Ana de Armas in Cuba

Just weeks after admitting he regrets divorcing Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck surfaced in Cuba with his “Deep Water” co-star, Ana de Armas.

Affleck, 47, and de Armas, 31, were spotted dining in Havana, where they stopped and smiled alongside fans and restaurant employees, pictures obtained by the Daily Mail show.

The stars reportedly became close while filming the Adrian Lyne-directed drama “Deep Water,” which wrapped filming weeks ago.  According to the outlet, the two stars were spotted in more than one restaurant together and continued their getaway by leisurely shopping and walking around the streets of Havana.

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Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas both star in “Deep Water.”
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In one photo obtained by the outlet, the actor appeared to have his arm wrapped over de Armas’ shoulder as the duo were surrounded by nearly a dozen ecstatic fans. One onlooker told Us Weekly the two were also spotted having some fun inside a T-shirt shop.

“It was just the two of them and their driver. Ben happily took photos with fans. Ben was in a very happy mood, making funny faces in selfies with fans,” said the eyewitness.

De Armas is a native of Cuba and studied theater in Havana, according to her IMDB page.

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Ana de Armas attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 5.
(Daniele Venturelli/WireImage)

She is best recognized for her role as Marta Cabrera in “Knives Out” and takes on the role of the next Bond girl in the upcoming James Bond film, “No Time to Die.” The highly-anticipated film’s release date was recently pushed back from April to November 2020 due to coronavirus fears.

Affleck and de Armas’ “Deep Water” comes out November 13. The stars have reportedly been close since they began filming in New Orleans. One fan who spotted them months ago told the Daily Mail that Affleck spoke in Spanish to de Armas “all night long.”

Ben Affleck revealed in a recent interview that divorcing Jennifer Garner is the “biggest regret” of his life.
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Affleck recently opened up about his ex-wife Garner during a series of interviews while promoting his new film “The Way Back.” In addition to calling his failed marriage to Garner the “biggest regret” of his life, the recovering alcoholic called himself “very lucky” to be able to call Garner the mother of his children, Violet, 14, Seraphina, 11, and Samuel, 7.

De Armas was reportedly married to actor Marc Clotet from 2011 until 2013.

Ben Affleck spotted dining with co-star Ana de Armas in Cuba

Just weeks after admitting he regrets divorcing Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck surfaced in Cuba with his “Deep Water” co-star, Ana de Armas.

Affleck, 47, and de Armas, 31, were spotted dining in Havana, where they stopped and smiled alongside fans and restaurant employees, pictures obtained by the Daily Mail show.

The stars reportedly became close while filming the Adrian Lyne-directed drama “Deep Water,” which wrapped filming weeks ago.  According to the outlet, the two stars were spotted in more than one restaurant together and continued their getaway by leisurely shopping and walking around the streets of Havana.

BEN AFFLECK’S INTERVIEWS ABOUT JENNIFER GARNER HAVE LEFT HER BOYFRIEND JOHN MILLER ‘UNCOMFORTABLE’: REPORT

Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas both star in “Deep Water.”
(AP, Getty)

In one photo obtained by the outlet, the actor appeared to have his arm wrapped over de Armas’ shoulder as the duo were surrounded by nearly a dozen ecstatic fans. One onlooker told Us Weekly the two were also spotted having some fun inside a T-shirt shop.

“It was just the two of them and their driver. Ben happily took photos with fans. Ben was in a very happy mood, making funny faces in selfies with fans,” said the eyewitness.

De Armas is a native of Cuba and studied theater in Havana, according to her IMDB page.

BEN AFFLECK THANKS EX-WIFE JENNIFER GARNER FOR BEING ‘THOUGHTFUL, CONSIDERATE, RESPONSIBLE’ IN PUBLIC NOTE

Ana de Armas attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 5.
(Daniele Venturelli/WireImage)

She is best recognized for her role as Marta Cabrera in “Knives Out” and takes on the role of the next Bond girl in the upcoming James Bond film, “No Time to Die.” The highly-anticipated film’s release date was recently pushed back from April to November 2020 due to coronavirus fears.

Affleck and de Armas’ “Deep Water” comes out November 13. The stars have reportedly been close since they began filming in New Orleans. One fan who spotted them months ago told the Daily Mail that Affleck spoke in Spanish to de Armas “all night long.”

Ben Affleck revealed in a recent interview that divorcing Jennifer Garner is the “biggest regret” of his life.
(Getty Images)

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Affleck recently opened up about his ex-wife Garner during a series of interviews while promoting his new film “The Way Back.” In addition to calling his failed marriage to Garner the “biggest regret” of his life, the recovering alcoholic called himself “very lucky” to be able to call Garner the mother of his children, Violet, 14, Seraphina, 11, and Samuel, 7.

De Armas was reportedly married to actor Marc Clotet from 2011 until 2013.

Ben Affleck took sobriety seriously, had a liaison take him to set while filming ‘The Way Back’

Ben Affleck took his real-life rehab and sobriety seriously while playing an alcoholic for the upcoming movie “The Way Back.”

While filming the sports movie, Affleck was in rehab getting control of his alcoholism. The star has been candid about his sobriety struggles in the past and his co-star, Will Ropp, revealed that Affleck didn’t take any chances during filming.

“Everybody was very transparent from the beginning that he was in rehab at the beginning of the film,” Ropp explained to People at the Los Angeles premiere of the movie.

He added: “He had to have a sober liaison that would bring him to set and that would bring him back from [the] set.”

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In the drama, the 47-year-old former Batman actor plays Jack Cunningham. The character is a former basketball player who abruptly left the game. Years later, he’s forced to confront his own alcoholism when he’s tasked with coaching a basketball team at his old school.

Ben Affleck plays a struggling alcoholic in his new film ‘The Way Back.’
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The parallels between the character and Affleck’s real-life situation were not lost on him.

“There are some things about this character I really could connect to — being a recovering alcoholic, going through family strife, a divorce,” he said, referencing his split with Jennifer Garner.

“You try to bring your own life experience to the parts that you can use your imagination on the other parts,” he continued to People at the premiere.

The actor went on to call the experience “cathartic” for him.

“The potential for a movie like this is to really inspire somebody, to move somebody,” he said. “Sometimes you do movies, you go, ‘Okay, it’s a thriller. They’re thrilled. And then they go home and they’ve forgotten about it.’ My goal with this was to make something that would feel enduring and lasting.

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“Not everybody is going to come in and think it’s great,” he added. “But for those who do, and for those who may be moved by this, the idea that you can face hard things and get better, I’m really proud of that.”

Ben Affleck had an emotional moment while acting out a scene in ‘The Way Back’ that mirrored his real life.
(AP)

According to the film’s director, Gavin O’Connor, Affleck himself had a very emotional moment on set while playing a scene that reflected his real life a bit too much. The scene involves Cunningham making amends with his wife.

“It was probably the second take, Ben just had a breakdown. I’m getting chills thinking about it. It was like the dam broke and everything came out,” O’Connor told the Associated Press.

He added: “I just remember the crew, everyone was frozen, watching him bear his soul. It was obviously real. A lot of things that he probably had to say in his own life, or maybe he had said, I don’t know.”

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Affleck told the Associated Press: “Unfortunately, I had actually lived that life and done the research. I brought a certain perverse expertise because I knew what it was like to feel in thrall to a compulsion that wasn’t good for me.

“I knew how hopeless that can feel. And I knew how enormously frustrating it is. But I also knew something really important, which is: People get better. You can get better.”

Fox News’ Melissa Roberto contributed to this report.

Ben Affleck suffered ‘breakdown’ on set while portraying alcoholic who apologizes to wife in ‘The Way Back’

Ben Affleck has been opening up about his alcoholism and difficult path to sobriety while promoting his upcoming film, “The Way Back,” in which he plays an alcoholic.

Taking on a role that mirrored some of the actor’s own personal demons helped to “free” him, Affleck revealed in a recent interview with The Associated Press. But there is one scene where his character, Jack Cunningham, makes amends to his wife that caused the 47-year-old to suffer a breakdown on set.

“It was probably the second take, Ben just had a breakdown. I’m getting chills thinking about it. It was like the dam broke and everything came out,” the film’s director, Gavin O’Connor, told the AP.

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Ben Affleck attends ‘The Way Back’ Atlanta Q&A screening at Plaza Theatre on February 19 in Atlanta, Ga.
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The director furthered: “I just remember the crew, everyone was frozen, watching him bear his soul. It was obviously real. A lot of things that he probably had to say in his own life, or maybe he had said, I don’t know.”

Affleck’s emotions were so raw that some parts of the scene were cut from the final version of the film.

“It would be too hard for an audience to watch, too personal,” O’Connor explained.

The “Argo” director spoke with AP about other parallels the film has to his life.

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner were all smiles as they took their kids to church together in Los Angeles. 
(Splash)

“Unfortunately, I had actually lived that life and done the research. I brought a certain perverse expertise because I knew what it was like to feel in thrall to a compulsion that wasn’t good for me,” Affleck says. “I knew how hopeless that can feel. And I knew how enormously frustrating it is. But I also knew something really important, which is: People get better. You can get better.”

Affleck went into rehab at the start of prepping for the movie, O’Connor revealed, marking somewhat of a difficult transition for Jennifer Garner‘s ex-husband.

“So now we were prepping the movie while he was in rehab and we thought it was going to fall apart,” said O’Connor. “But he still wanted to do it. When he got out, he was incredibly raw and vulnerable and I think a little lost just in regard to having to confront the demons.”

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Ben Affleck plays the role of an alcoholic who is struggling with a failed marriage in ‘The Way Back.’
(Splash News)

Despite his admitted relapses — last October, he was captured drunk on camera — Affleck told AP his journey to sobriety has been humbling.

“It takes time to learn all the things you need to learn. And it also takes time to suffer enough until at some point there’s something inside you that says, ‘No mas. I give,’” says Affleck. “What it really is, personally in me and what I’ve seen in others that I want for myself, is a profound sense of humility. You are not stronger than the thing you’re addicted to. It is stronger than you. It will always be stronger than you.”

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner reunite after the actor’s release from rehab in September 2018.
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Affleck previously opened up to The New York Times in an interview about how his alcoholism took a toll on his 10-year marriage to Garner.

The exes, who have three children together, separated in 2015 and divorced in 2018.

“The biggest regret of my life is this divorce,” Affleck told the New York Times, explaining that while he still feels guilt over the split, he’s moved beyond the shame. “Shame is really toxic. There is no positive byproduct of shame. It’s just stewing in a toxic, hideous feeling of low self-worth and self-loathing.”

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Affleck then admitted he “drank relatively normally” for most of his marriage, but in 2015 or 2016, he began to drink more heavily, which “created more marital problems.”

“The Way Back” comes out March 6.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Ben Affleck says ex Jennifer Garner and he are ‘respectful’ to each other and ‘get along’ for their kids

After recently calling his divorce from actress Jennifer Garner the “biggest regret” of his life, Ben Affleck is heaping further praise on the mother of his children.

Affleck and Garner, both 47, were together for 10 years before they officially divorced after a long separation in 2018. Affleck has been open in the past about his struggles with alcoholism contributing to problems within the marriage. Despite the divorce, the duo co-parent their three kids Violet, 14, Seraphina, 11, and Sam, 8.

“When you have children with somebody you’re connected to them forever,” Affleck told People in a recent interview. “And I’m very lucky she is the mother of my children.”

BEN AFFLECK SHARES WHAT HE’S LOOKING FOR IN HIS NEXT RELATIONSHIP: ‘ALL THE SORT OF USUAL STUFF

Ben Affleck explained how he and Jennifer Garner co-parent their three kids.
(Splash)

The actor, who stars in the upcoming sports drama film “The Way Back” about a basketball coach struggling with alcoholism, got candid about his co-parenting relationship with Garner, noting that it was important to them both that their kids see them respecting each other.

“I’m very grateful and respectful of her,” he explained. “Our marriage didn’t work, and that’s difficult. Both of us really believe that it’s important for kids to see their parents respect one another and get along, whether they’re together or not.”

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He added: “My parents got divorced when I was young and I know how painful that is, and I knew that they [my kids] would have to go through that publicly. But kids are resilient. They appreciate the truth.”

Ben Affleck opened up about his divorce with Jennifer Garner being a regret.
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In a recent interview with The New York Times, Affleck got even more candid about the end of his marriage.

“The biggest regret of my life is this divorce,” revealed Affleck, explaining that while he still feels guilt over the split, he’s moved beyond the shame.

“Shame is really toxic. There is no positive byproduct of shame,” he said. “It’s just stewing in a toxic, hideous feeling of low self-worth and self-loathing.”

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“It’s not particularly healthy for me to obsess over the failures — the relapses — and beat myself up,” the Oscar winner added. “I have certainly made mistakes. I have certainly done things that I regret. But you’ve got to pick yourself up, learn from it, learn some more, try to move forward.”

Ben Affleck says ex Jennifer Garner and he are ‘respectful’ to each other and ‘get along’ for their kids

After recently calling his divorce from actress Jennifer Garner the “biggest regret” of his life, Ben Affleck is heaping further praise on the mother of his children.

Affleck and Garner, both 47, were together for 10 years before they officially divorced after a long separation in 2018. Affleck has been open in the past about his struggles with alcoholism contributing to problems within the marriage. Despite the divorce, the duo co-parent their three kids Violet, 14, Seraphina, 11, and Sam, 8.

“When you have children with somebody you’re connected to them forever,” Affleck told People in a recent interview. “And I’m very lucky she is the mother of my children.”

BEN AFFLECK SHARES WHAT HE’S LOOKING FOR IN HIS NEXT RELATIONSHIP: ‘ALL THE SORT OF USUAL STUFF

Ben Affleck explained how he and Jennifer Garner co-parent their three kids.
(Splash)

The actor, who stars in the upcoming sports drama film “The Way Back” about a basketball coach struggling with alcoholism, got candid about his co-parenting relationship with Garner, noting that it was important to them both that their kids see them respecting each other.

“I’m very grateful and respectful of her,” he explained. “Our marriage didn’t work, and that’s difficult. Both of us really believe that it’s important for kids to see their parents respect one another and get along, whether they’re together or not.”

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He added: “My parents got divorced when I was young and I know how painful that is, and I knew that they [my kids] would have to go through that publicly. But kids are resilient. They appreciate the truth.”

Ben Affleck opened up about his divorce with Jennifer Garner being a regret.
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In a recent interview with The New York Times, Affleck got even more candid about the end of his marriage.

“The biggest regret of my life is this divorce,” revealed Affleck, explaining that while he still feels guilt over the split, he’s moved beyond the shame.

“Shame is really toxic. There is no positive byproduct of shame,” he said. “It’s just stewing in a toxic, hideous feeling of low self-worth and self-loathing.”

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“It’s not particularly healthy for me to obsess over the failures — the relapses — and beat myself up,” the Oscar winner added. “I have certainly made mistakes. I have certainly done things that I regret. But you’ve got to pick yourself up, learn from it, learn some more, try to move forward.”

Ben Affleck says ex Jennifer Garner and he are ‘respectful’ to each other and ‘get along’ for their kids

After recently calling his divorce from actress Jennifer Garner the “biggest regret” of his life, Ben Affleck is heaping further praise on the mother of his children.

Affleck and Garner, both 47, were together for 10 years before they officially divorced after a long separation in 2018. Affleck has been open in the past about his struggles with alcoholism contributing to problems within the marriage. Despite the divorce, the duo co-parent their three kids Violet, 14, Seraphina, 11, and Sam, 8.

“When you have children with somebody you’re connected to them forever,” Affleck told People in a recent interview. “And I’m very lucky she is the mother of my children.”

BEN AFFLECK SHARES WHAT HE’S LOOKING FOR IN HIS NEXT RELATIONSHIP: ‘ALL THE SORT OF USUAL STUFF

Ben Affleck explained how he and Jennifer Garner co-parent their three kids.
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The actor, who stars in the upcoming sports drama film “The Way Back” about a basketball coach struggling with alcoholism, got candid about his co-parenting relationship with Garner, noting that it was important to them both that their kids see them respecting each other.

“I’m very grateful and respectful of her,” he explained. “Our marriage didn’t work, and that’s difficult. Both of us really believe that it’s important for kids to see their parents respect one another and get along, whether they’re together or not.”

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He added: “My parents got divorced when I was young and I know how painful that is, and I knew that they [my kids] would have to go through that publicly. But kids are resilient. They appreciate the truth.”

Ben Affleck opened up about his divorce with Jennifer Garner being a regret.
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In a recent interview with The New York Times, Affleck got even more candid about the end of his marriage.

“The biggest regret of my life is this divorce,” revealed Affleck, explaining that while he still feels guilt over the split, he’s moved beyond the shame.

“Shame is really toxic. There is no positive byproduct of shame,” he said. “It’s just stewing in a toxic, hideous feeling of low self-worth and self-loathing.”

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“It’s not particularly healthy for me to obsess over the failures — the relapses — and beat myself up,” the Oscar winner added. “I have certainly made mistakes. I have certainly done things that I regret. But you’ve got to pick yourself up, learn from it, learn some more, try to move forward.”