Jennifer Garner Pushing Daughter Violet Affleck
EXCLUSIVE: Jennifer Garner Pushing Daughter Violet Affleck
19, for Political Stardom After Speech About Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 Goes Viral
Jennifer Garner is incredibly proud of her and Ben Affleck’s eldest daughter, Violet Affleck, who is studying at Yale, and RadarOnline.com can reveal she’s convinced that the highly intellectual teen has the right stuff for a golden career in politics in the not-too-distant future.
“For all the high-profile drama that came with the end of their marriage 10 years ago, you can’t really fault Ben and Jen as parents,” shared an insider.
“They raised Violet to be a concerned and informed citizen first, and a celebrity offspring second, and Violet’s passionate, informed activism is a validation of that approach.
Pushing Violet To Use Her Voice
“Of course, Jen and Ben have had legitimate political ambitions of their own over the years, and that’s filtered down to their kids. Now it’s clear that Violet has what it takes for a career in public policy – and even elected office.”
According to the source, Jen is the main one pushing her girl into politics.
“Jen believes Violet can go far,” said the insider. “She’s encouraging her behind the scenes to stand up for what she believes in. Ben is more of a silent supporter, but Jen’s saying, ‘You go, girl.'”
Violet Standing Strong To Voice Opinions
In July 2024, two months after graduating from her private high school, Violet stood before the Los Angeles County Board of Administrators to argue that mask bans were wrong as long as COVID continued to strike.
“Hi, Violet Affleck, Los Angeles (LA) resident, first-time voter. I’m 18,” she announced, going on to say she had experienced a “post-viral condition” in 2019, a year before the COVID pandemic shut down the world.
“I’m okay now, but I saw firsthand that medicine does not always have answers to the effects of even minor viruses. The COVID-19 global pandemic has thrown that into sharper relief,” the teen proclaimed.
Violet Focusing On Her Studies
Violet is currently a sophomore at Yale, studying public health.
“Jen is thrilled that Violet hasn’t let the family’s status in Hollywood get in the way of her desire to make the world a better place,” added the insider. “Her future looks incredibly bright.”
EXCLUSIVE: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s ‘Friends With Benefits’
Arrangement Revealed & the ‘Strict Rules’ Actress Has Slapped on Her Ex
Jennifer Garner has entered into a discreet “friends with benefits” arrangement with her ex-husband, Ben Affleck. This decision has stunned friends and reportedly tested her relationship with her current fiancé, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
The 53-year-old actress, who divorced Affleck in 2018 after 13 years of marriage, has maintained a famously close friendship with the Argo star for the sake of their three children – Violet, 19, Seraphina, 16, and Samuel, 13.
Jen And Ben’s ‘Powerful Bond’
But sources close to the pair say that friendship has recently taken a more “intimate” turn, with both relying on their deep emotional bond and shared history for comfort following turbulent years in their personal lives.
“Jen and Ben have always shared a potent bond,” a source close to Garner said.
“It’s built on years of love, trust, and family. Lately, that closeness has deepened – they’ve been turning to each other for comfort, and it’s naturally become something more intimate.”
Inside The ‘Arrangement
According to insiders, the arrangement isn’t about rekindling a full-blown romance but rather a complex mix of affection, nostalgia, and emotional safety.
“It’s not about them getting back together,” the source said. “It’s about finding comfort in someone who knows you completely. They’ve weathered addiction, divorce, and years of co-parenting – that kind of shared history creates a connection most people could never understand.”
Friends say Garner, who is engaged to businessman John Miller, 47, has been clear about her boundaries with Affleck.
“She’s been candid with Ben about where they stand,” another source said.
“There are firm boundaries – no staying over, no date nights, and no talk about what comes next. Jen loves John and still intends to marry him, but what she shares with Ben is something separate. It’s built on history and mutual understanding, not on trying to relive their marriage.”
Affleck, 53, who recently reignited speculation of a reconciliation with his ex Jennifer Lopez after appearing with her at a film premiere, is said to be fully on board with Garner’s conditions.
“Ben has more respect for Jen than anyone else in his life,” an insider said. “He stands by her through his darkest moments, and he trusts her without question. This setup lets them stay connected, but without mixing up the bond they have now with the relationship they used to share.”
Affleck and Garner, who first met on the set of Pearl Harbor in 2001 & later starred together in Daredevil, married in 2005 and announced their split a decade later.
Friendly Following Their Divorce
Despite their divorce, they have remained dedicated co-parents, often photographed together at school events and family gatherings.
Friends say the line between emotional support and intimacy blurred earlier this year, when Affleck was going through what one source described as “a rough patch.”
Garner reportedly stepped in to help him “find balance again.”
“Jen has always been the person who grounds him,” said a longtime family friend.
“She has this unique ability to calm him and make him feel seen. That deep connection between them just resurfaced naturally.”
Despite their divorce, they have remained dedicated co-parents, often photographed together at school events and family gatherings.
Friends say the line between emotional support and intimacy blurred earlier this year, when Affleck was going through what one source described as “a rough patch.”
Garner reportedly stepped in to help him “find balance again.”
“Jen has always been the person who grounds him,” said a longtime family friend.
“She has this unique ability to calm him and make him feel seen. That deep connection between them just resurfaced naturally.