Actress Jennifer Garner cannot be told what to do in her personal life – especially when it comes to her ex-husband Ben Affleck.

On Thanksgiving 2024, the “Alias” star threw caution to the wind and reunited with her former love for community service, despite rumors that her current boyfriend didn’t want them to spend time together.

The couple was spotted volunteering on the Midnight Mission’s annual Thanksgiving brunch in downtown Los Angeles during a street fair on Thursday, November 28, as they got a more in-depth look than ever as they fed 2,000 homeless people.

By Midnight Mission websitethe organization is “hosting a celebration for thousands of individuals and families experiencing homelessness on Skid Row.” In addition to food, those that come will even have the option to enjoy live entertainment.

In the photos obtained According to The Post, Garner and Affleck, each 52, looked downright cozy.

Affleck was all smiles as he leaned in to whisper in Garner’s ear, each wearing matching aprons like a well-oiled tag team. This scene had all of the hallmarks of a Hollywood romantic comedy, but this is not only any couple – it is a duo whose chemistry and commitment to one another never seems to wane.

In fact, he moved to $ department store the summer after his split from his last ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez100,000 a month rent near Garner and their three children – Violet (18), Fin (15) and Samuel (12) – who were also present to serve those less fortunate as well.

Even though the 2 often stay in contact to deal with their children, Garner’s businessman boyfriend John Miller doesn’t seem to feel how much chemistry they’ve and the way close they’ve change into over the past few months since Affleck and ‘ Let’s Get’ Loud Singer has announced that it goes away.

An alleged insider told Radar Online: “John’s argument is that Ben is an adult and should understand that without affecting their lives,” noting that one thing that deeply irritates him is that his lady is all the time “running on the side Ben.”

The “Elektra” star apparently doesn’t see it this fashion: according to her, it’s her duty to support her friend and father of youngsters when he’s going through a crisis. This is alleged to be causing static in her relationship with Miller.

“Jen feels a sense of responsibility to Ben,” the alleged source said. “But John wants to marry her and he thinks there should only be two people in a marriage, not three.”

Miller and Garner began dating in 2018, with speculation that they might each have wedding bells in the longer term. One of the explanations people think it is because the “13 Going on 30” actress has been wearing a gold and turquoise ring on her ring finger recently.

However, a few of these rumors also suggest that the proposal was placed on hold due to her ongoing ties to her ex and the youngsters’s father.

While Miller may not have liked the pair’s bonding over the vacations, Daily Mail readers actually believed it was an excellent thing.

“I believe it’s higher than swapping babies every holiday. But he definitely won’t have the option to do that when he gets one other serious girlfriend or wife,” one person said he wrote.

“I guess he can’t make up his mind,” said one other.

A 3rd person added: “He just recycles his ex wives.”

But even they recognized that it could possibly be a conflict for an additional partner in the combo.

This can be Affleck’s first Thanksgiving since Lopez filed for divorce in August – on the second anniversary of their lavish second wedding.

J Lo spent her holidays completely otherwise than Affleck. She had a pre-Christmas brunch alone with her girlfriends. On vacation, even though it is unclear how she spent it sent her Instagram photo in a fall sweater and jeans with a stuffed turkey.

According to sources, Affleck is specializing in his family, taking a break from his busy filming schedule to spend more time with his children over the vacation season.

“He is very satisfied with life,” a source allegedly close to him said blurry to People. “He likes to work. He will spend Thanksgiving with his children.

Though Affleck has been open about his love for kids, his relationship with Garner is as complicated and salacious as it’s endearing.

The couple married in 2005, after Affleck’s first split from Lopez. Ten years later in 2015, they announced their separation. Their divorce wasn’t finalized until 2017, but their relationship remained solid — even as Affleck’s romantic life with the “Selena” actress reignited and made headlines all year long.

Could Miller have feared that, like 20 years ago, Garner can be there to mend his heart after breaking up with the Bronx bombshell? This is not far-fetched considering they’ve three children.

Or is it just what people see – two friends helping children and teaching them a precious lesson in charity and giving back? The organization seems to think they got here together to do the appropriate thing.

A non-profit organization on its Instagram sent“Today we were honored to have Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner join us for The Midnight Mission to celebrate Thanksgiving! Their kindness, warmth and dedication have brought so much joy to our Skid Row community.”

“Thank you Ben and Jennifer for serving meals and sharing smiles on our special day,” the post continued. “Your compassion reminds us all of the true meaning of Thanksgiving — coming together to support one another.”