Just a month after Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez finalized their divorce, a new development has emerged—Affleck’s eldest daughter, Violet, has reportedly decided to cut ties with the Marry Me actress.
The 19-year-old, whom Affleck shares with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, was previously known to have maintained a strong connection with Lopez even after the couple’s split. However, sources now suggest that the bond has faded.
From Close Ties to Complete Distance
Despite the breakup between Affleck and Lopez in August, Violet remained close to her former stepmother. She was seen wearing Lopez’s 2023 Valentine’s Day dress after the split and even had a visit from Lopez’s sister, Lynda Lopez, at Yale University. Reports from November indicated that Violet had a deep attachment to Lopez and her family, something that insiders claimed was “confusing” to both Affleck and Garner.
However, recent reports suggest that the dynamics have shifted dramatically. A source told media that Violet now feels like she was a “pawn” in the high-profile divorce. “Violet felt like she was used as a pawn, so to speak, during her dad’s split from JLo,” an insider revealed.
Garner’s Support and Family Reactions
Jennifer Garner, who has always prioritized her children’s happiness, initially supported Violet’s bond with Lopez. “Jen supported her daughter getting close to the singer because she always puts her children first,” the source explained. However, as the divorce between Affleck and Lopez became more public, certain interactions—such as Violet continuing to wear Lopez’s clothes and spending time with Lynda—were seen as unusual by the family.
Even then, Garner reportedly chose not to interfere, respecting Violet’s independence. “Jen even let this slide because she wants Violet to be happy and respects that, as an adult, she can choose who to spend her time with even if Jen does not necessarily agree,” the insider added.
A Turning Point in Their Relationship
Over time, Violet began to see the impact of the divorce on her father. “Violet started to see how upset her father was that their split was at the center of everything,” the source noted. Although Affleck never spoke negatively about Lopez, Violet’s observations led her to distance herself.
“Ben never said a word about JLo. Violet is highly intelligent and will ultimately always be a daddy’s girl. This is why you do not see her on public outings with JLo anymore,” the insider revealed.
Affleck and Garner also share two other children, Fin, 16, and Samuel, 12, who have largely stayed out of the public eye regarding their father’s split from Lopez. With Violet reportedly stepping back from her relationship with Lopez, it remains to be seen how this will affect family dynamics moving forward.
The Information is Collected from AOL.
