Ben Affleck Spotted Holding Son's Hand as They Walked to School — J Lo Supports His Desire to Be a Good Father

Ben Affleck has reached the light at the end of the tunnel. The actor endured a depressive period before that, and now he is focusing on being a good father to his and J.Lo's children.

Ben Affleck is no stranger to hard times. In his younger years, he was an alcoholic and was quite open about the whole thing.

The talented actor was a regular drinker for a long period, but between 2015 and 2016, he started having issues with his marriage, which drove him to seek the bottle more often.

Affleck sought comfort in drinking, which helped him multiply his marital issues. In 2018, his marriage to Jennifer Garner, the mother of his three kids, ended after a long separation. He regretted the divorce, but he has long moved past that shame and addiction. He said:

"I’m quite sure you feel at some point in your life you’ve taken missteps, nobody wants to transfer that to our children and that is a real task that everybody faces, whatever those issues are."

In a past interview, he stated that he was "comfortable" about it and did not see anything "special" about being a former addict. He claimed that there was some shame attached to the compulsive behavior but that the process of undoing was enriching.

One good lesson Affleck came away with after his brush with addiction was the importance of learning from past mistakes and making peace with knowing nothing is ever enough.

Ben Affleck Married J.lo, but Garner Did Not Attend

Ben Affleck and J.Lo once shared a beautiful romance in 2002 that went as far as engagement before it ended. Fans believed that was it for both of them; however, after his divorce from Garner, the actor and J.Lo circled back to one another.

In the time they spent apart, J.Lo married Marc Anthony from 2004 until 2014, and they had twins, Max and Emme, together in 2008. On the other hand, the "Argo" actor was married to Jennifer Garner until 2018, and they had three kids together.

On a Saturday in July 2022, they secretly registered for a marriage license in Clark County, NV, and later revealed plans to get married. The marriage went down later in August at Affleck's estate in Riceboro, Georgia.

An invitation was allegedly sent out to Garner, with whom Affleck maintained a cordial relationship, but she graciously declined. A source said:

“Ben will always consider Jennifer family, so of course, he extended an invitation.”

The source also revealed that she was completely supportive of the wedding and positive about the affair. According to the insider, Garner prioritizes their children's happiness, and since they feel welcome with J.Lo and her kids, Garner is fine with it. Unfortunately, she could not make it because she already had engagements planned for the day in Texas.

The wedding was a success, and now Affleck and J.Lo are focused on blending their family. The actor is seemingly happier than he has been in a long time, and his fans are happy because if any love story deserves a happy ending, it's theirs.

Ben Affleck Is Now a Devoted Father to Their Kids

After a great wedding, Affleck and Lopez are slowly settling into a blissful life together. They share five kids who seem to be getting along, and J.Lo is grateful.

Lopez has twins Max and Emme, while Affleck is the father to Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel. Max and his sister were born on February 22, 2008. He shares his father's good looks, while his sister takes after their mom more.

The twins both like entertainment, with Max aspiring to be an actor and Emme debuting as a musician after going viral for her rendition of Alicia Key's "If I Ain't Got You." Affleck's first child, Violet, was born on December 1, 2005, and according to Page Six, she looks and acts just like her mother.

The actor's second child, Seraphina, was born on January 6, 2009, and she reportedly has a very outgoing personality with a hint of mischief in her eyes. She shares a deep bond with Affleck, as the two have been known to spend hours basking in each other's company.

His third child, Samuel, was born on February 27, 2012, and he has developed a love for baseball. Affleck is a Little League team coach and is always awed by his son's performance.

The kids have different personalities, but they have been able to blend well, thanks partly to their parents making sure they spend lots of time together.

After their wedding, Affleck and J.Lo flew to Paris, taking their kids with them. This does not usually happen between couples, but it is quite understandable for these two.

According to an insider, the two stars get so busy that their free time is spent with their kids. Their marriage is not just about them but also involves their families, which is why they chose to celebrate the event as one big happy family. "The only biography that needs anything is written on the hearts of your kids," said Ben Affleck, who became a father to six children after marrying Jennifer Lopez.

In the same interview, Affleck added, "I will be long dead, and someone will ask my kids, 'What was your dad like?' and that is when I will know what my life was worth."

Her marriage to Affleck has given her twins Max and Emme a new father, and according to HollywoodLife, it is a dream come through for the superstar. A source close to them said:

"The bond between her kids and Affleck is 'strong and genuine,' and the same can be said for J.Lo and his three kids, Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel."

A different source has also revealed that Affleck's close bond with her son Max touched J.Lo. The singer/actress knows that he will never be able to replace her children's real father, but she can't help but love him even more for embracing her kids as his own.

According to the insider, a steady male presence is important for Max as it makes him feel safe, and so far, Affleck has been able to make a fan of Max, who adores him now.

The actor has been pictured several times carrying out daddy duties, and it is clear that he is very serious about his new family. He was once pictured walking hand in hand with his son on a walk in Santa Monica, and a few days before that, Affleck was seen running errands alongside Samuel.

The actor is grateful for his life as a father and has admitted that his life is better and happier with his children around. Affleck has gotten his second chance, and he is not joking around.