
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's Recent Family Outing Has Netizens Talking – And Taking Sides
A simple family outing to a Red Sox game has reignited online chatter about Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's post-divorce relationship, sparking both hope and debate among fans.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner took their kids, Samuel and Seraphina, to a Red Sox game in Boston over the weekend against the Tampa Bay Rays, and fans haven't stopped talking about the former couple since.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner watch a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays during the fourth inning at Fenway Park on July 11, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts | Source: Getty Images
While the pair have long maintained a healthy co-parenting dynamic for their three children, some fans are interpreting the outing as a potential sign of rekindled affection between the two.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner look on during a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox on July 11, 2025 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts | Source: Getty Images
"He only smiles when she's around," one fan commented about Affleck. Another added, "He looks so happy with her. I wish they could get together now that they are older and wiser. He seems to have grown up a lot."

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner watch a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays with their children, Seraphina and Samuel, at Fenway Park on July 11, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts | Source: Getty Images
"Only time you see this man smile, when he's with this specific Jennifer ❤️❤️, [sic]" a third person noted. "I hope they get married again," another fan chimed in.
But not everyone agreed. "Ben looks like he doesn't want to be there, not a single eye contact to Jen, [sic]" one netizen observed. Another offered a more pragmatic take, saying, "Sometimes we're better off as friends with our ex spouses, especially when we have children together. 😌 [sic]"
Affleck and Garner, who were married from 2005 until finalizing their divorce in 2018, have remained close over the years, continuing to prioritize their children, Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel, through regular family outings and joint appearances.