Under the crisp March sky, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner traded Hollywood glam for camouflage gear, diving into a paintball battle that felt more like a family comedy than a post-divorce drama. Their son Samuel’s 13th birthday wasn’t just a teen milestone—it was a snapshot of a modern family blueprint, where exes-turned-allies prioritize laughter over lingering tension.
The duo, both 52, navigated the paint-splattered course with the ease of old teammates, their camaraderie echoing a decade of shared history. “They’re in sync,” an insider reveals. “Jen cracks jokes; Ben laughs harder than anyone. It’s like their divorce paperwork never stamped out the joy.”
Ten years after their split, Affleck and Garner have mastered an unscripted rhythm. Sundays are for soccer games, holidays blend volunteering with blended dinners (Garner’s CEO beau John Miller even joined Thanksgiving leftovers), and birthdays demand tactical gear. “Their kids don’t see ‘exes’—they see parents who show up,” says a source.
While Affleck pours energy into film projects and casual dating (“Work and kids are his main credits now”), Garner thrives in her low-key romance with Miller, whom she’s dated since 2018. Yet, their personal orbits never eclipse family time. From 19-year-old Violet’s college send-offs to Seraphina’s 16th birthday, the exes reunite like co-stars in a beloved sequel.
“Ben’s closeness with Samuel is everything to Jen,” adds the insider. “She’ll always carve out space for their trio—it’s her happy ending, just rewritten.”
