Inside the Amicable Co-Parenting Dynamic of Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, Praised by Sheryl Lee Ralph

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck. Shutterstock (3)

Sheryl Lee Ralph and Jennifer Garner share a special bond stemming from their shared experiences as divorced parents. Despite their celebrity status, both women value leading normal lives and prioritize the well-being of their children. During their "Actors on Actors" interview with Variety, the Abbott Elementary star expressed admiration for Garner's decision to maintain a healthy relationship with her ex-spouse, a choice that Ralph herself also made for the sake of her children.

Despite the constant scrutiny we face, it can be challenging, but when I see my children and you with yours, I feel proud of what we have accomplished," she stated. Ralph's former spouse, Eric Maurice, with whom she was married from 1990 to 2001, has a son, Etienne, 31, and a daughter, Ivy-Victoria, 28, with her. The actress, who starred in 13 Going on 30, married Ben Affleck in 2005 but split in 2015. Despite their separation, they have remained cordial co-parents to Violet, 17, Seraphina, 14, and Samuel, 11.

Garner responded to the compliment from the Broadway legend with a nod and a fist bump, acknowledging their similarities. She has always been open about maintaining a cordial relationship with her ex-husband, Affleck, for the benefit of their children. During a recent interview with Variety, Garner even expressed gratitude for the challenges of parenting, calling it a "gift."

"We have a modern family dynamic," shared the actress from "Juno" in an interview with "Today" back in August 2016. "Things are going smoothly... He and I have a great friendship, which is essential. Being a team is non-negotiable." Subsequently, the "Tender Bar" star embarked on a relationship with his former fiancée, Jennifer Lopez, whom he tied the knot with in 2022. Eventually, the two women developed a unique bond.

According to an exclusive source from We last month, the relationship between Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner has grown significantly closer over the past year or two. The two women share a mutual appreciation for motherhood and prioritize their children above all else. Garner has expressed admiration for Lopez's treatment of her and Ben Affleck's children as if they were her own, and Garner intends to reciprocate this sentiment. In fact, Garner recently took Seraphina and Emme, her step-daughter, to Disneyland over Memorial Day Weekend, where they were seen enjoying the amusement park rides together.

Lopez expressed admiration for Garner's mothering skills, describing her as an exceptional co-parent who collaborates effectively with her ex-husband. In a December 2022 profile with Vogue, Lopez spoke of her aspiration to create a supportive familial dynamic where her children and Marc Anthony's children can rely on one another, with Lopez and Anthony serving as additional allies who offer a fresh perspective and insight due to their emotional distance.