The two-time Oscar winner marked his 52nd birthday on August 15 with an intimate celebration with his kids, despite ongoing rumors of a rift with his wife Jennifer Lopez.
- Aug 17, 2024
AceShowbiz - Ben Affleck celebrated his 52nd birthday on Thursday, August 15, with a small gathering at his Brentwood rental home in California. According to sources, the celebration was "exactly" what Affleck wanted, as he preferred to spend time with his children rather than attend a large party. His ex-wife Jennifer Garner was spotted visiting Affleck's home earlier in the day.
Later, Jennifer Lopez also stopped by to congratulate Affleck. Affleck shares three children, Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12, with Garner. The actor focused on spending the entire day with his kids and didn't leave the house.
"It's exactly what he wanted. He didn't want to go out to celebrate. The kids had gifts for him, and it was cute," a source told PEOPLE. "Jennifer [Lopez] stopped by to congratulate him."
On the same day, Lopez attended the opening night of the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, which featured performances by Bruno Mars and Lady GaGa. She was spotted departing Affleck's home hours after Garner's visit.
Affleck's birthday celebration came amidst ongoing rumors of marital strain between him and Lopez. The couple spent the summer apart, and Lopez celebrated her birthday in July without Affleck in attendance.
Despite the rumors, Lopez and Affleck have remained committed to their children. Garner has been reportedly supportive of Lopez's efforts to help Affleck maintain sobriety. Affleck is said to be planning to dedicate his 52nd year to focusing on his children and keeping his life private.