Jennifer Garner has made rare comments about her marriage to Ben Affleck, looking back fondly on a six-week family trip across Europe. The actress spoke to Ina Garten in an interview on 4 November, which InStyle published on 8 November.
She said the family visited Paris, London, and Venice when Affleck was filming a "Batman-ish movie" in London, and she joined him there with their children. She added: "It was the last time I really took kids out of school, but it was wonderful."
She also noted: "We went to Venice, we went to Paris." Garten had suggested a boat tour on the Seine, and Garner has taken one every time she has visited Paris since. "Every picture from that night, from that trip, the smile on my kids' faces - it was such an adventure that you gave us," she told her.
Garner and Affleck announced their separation in 2015 after about 10 years of marriage, and she finalised the divorce in 2018. They have three children.
Both have described their co-parenting as amicable. In a Variety interview on 7 October, Affleck said the children spend a week with him and then a week with their mother, and that he is "grateful" for his friendly relationship with Garner.
The actress continues to maintain a positive outlook on her past, emphasizing the importance of family memories despite the changes in their personal lives. Fans have appreciated the candid nature of the interview, noting how the former couple has successfully navigated the complexities of Hollywood life while prioritizing their children.
The interview serves as a reminder of the enduring bond that can exist between parents even after a marriage has ended.