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New York Post
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner reunite at Red Sox game with their kids
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are in a league of their own when it comes to co-parenting. The former couple, who were married from 2005 to 2018, have continued to stay close over the years for their three children, Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel. On Friday, the family took their summer adventures to Boston's Fenway Park to watch the Red Sox face off against the Tampa Bay Rays. Advertisement 11 Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner watch a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays. Getty Images 11 Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner sit front row at a baseball game with their two kids. Getty Images In footage shared on the MLB's X account, Affleck, 52, and Garner, 53, sat front row in the crowd. Advertisement Two of their kids, Seraphina, 16, and Samuel, 13, were in attendance as well. 11 Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner and their kids at the Boston Red Sox game. MLB/X Missing from the night out was Violet, 19. In the clip, Affleck supported his home team in a green Red Sox hat while Garner sported a red and white striped shirt. The two were chatting before the 'Accountant' actor playfully nudged the 'Alias' alum. Advertisement Garner then nodded her head 'yes' and smiled. 11 Ben Affleck and his son Samuel sport green Boston Red Sox hats. Getty Images 'Great Red Sox family right there, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner and their kids,' NESN commentator Dave O'Brien said in the video. Affleck and Garner first met on the set of 'Pearl Harbor' in 2000, while the actress was married to Scott Foley. Advertisement In 2003, the pair reunited for 'Daredevil,' but at that point Garner was still with the 'Felicity' actor, 52, and Affleck was engaged to Jennifer Lopez. 11 Jennifer Garner smiles in a red and white striped shirt. MLB/X The '13 Going on 30' star split from Foley in 2004. Meanwhile, the 'Hypnotic' alum and the singer, 55, also called off their two-year engagement. Affleck and Garner stepped out as a couple for the first time at the Boston Red Sox World Series game that same year. By 2005, the two made it official and walked down the aisle. Garner and Affleck split in 2015, just days after their 10th wedding anniversary. 11 Ben Affleck and Jen Garner at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Getty Images 'After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce,' Affleck and Garner said in a joint statement at the time. 'We go forward with love and friendship for one another and a commitment to co-parenting our children whose privacy we ask to be respected during this difficult time. This will be our only comment on this private, family matter. Thank you for understanding.' They finalized their divorce three years later in 2018. Advertisement Over the years, Affleck and Garner have maintained a strong co-parenting relationship. 11 Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck in Los Angeles. GC Images 'Jen is a superhero mom,' he gushed to E! News in 2016. 'She is an amazing mother and I'm really lucky to have her as a partner to coparent these kids with. We try our best, we put them first and that's what we do.' Getting candid on their dynamic, the dad-of-three told GQ in March, 'I'm really lucky that I have a really good coparent and partner in Jennifer Garner, the kids' mom, who's wonderful and great and we work together well.' Advertisement Despite their close bond, Garner and Affleck have both moved on romantically. 11 Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck went to their child's soccer practice. BRG / The 'Family Switch' star has been dating John Miller since 2018. Garner and the CEO have kept largely out of the spotlight over the years. They split in 2020 before reuniting in 2021. 'They took a long break from dating, but Jen is very happy that they are back together,' a source told People in 2023. Advertisement For Affleck's part, he was tied to his 'Deep Water' co-star Ana de Armas in 2020. 11 Ben Affleck with Jennifer Garner and their kids. Bauer-Griffin / However, the romance was short-lived, and by 2021, the Boston native had reunited with Lopez. The former flames tied the knot in July 2022 at the Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas before saying 'I do' for a second time at Affleck's estate in Riceboro, Georgia, the following month. Advertisement Lopez filed for divorce on the anniversary of their second wedding ceremony. 11 Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. Getty Images for LACMA Despite the split, Affleck remains on good terms with Lopez and her 17-year-old twins Emme and Max, whom she shares with ex Marc Anthony. 'The kids are here, Jen's kids are here. I'm very, very excited,' the Oscar winner gushed on the red carpet for 'The Accountant 2' in April. 'I love when all the kids come out.' 'I don't read the stuff online much, and sometimes I get the sense that people perpetuate the idea of … they wanna find something negative to talk about,' Affleck added. 11 Violet Affleck, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in 2022. GC Images 'For the record, Jennifer Lopez is spectacular, great to my kids, great ongoing relationship with them,' he continued. 'I love her kids. They're wonderful. She's [an] enormously important, tremendous person of a lot of integrity who I adore and am grateful to.'
New York Post
18-06-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Jennifer Garner's baby food company Once Upon a Farm files for IPO: report
Once Upon a Farm, the organic baby food company co-founded by actor Jennifer Garner, has filed confidentially for an initial public offering in New York, according to people familiar with the matter. The Berkeley, Calif.-based company has tapped a group of investment banks for the IPO, which could occur as soon as this year, said the sources, who cautioned that the plans could change, depending on market conditions. Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan are the lead underwriters, said the sources, who requested anonymity because the plans are confidential. Advertisement Once Upon a Farm, the organic baby food company co-founded by Jennifer Garner, has filed confidentially for an initial public offering in New York. Getty Images for Once Upon A Farm The offering could value the company at about $1 billion, one of the persons said. Once Upon a Farm did not immediately respond to a request for comment, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan declined to comment. Garner is known for her work in the TV drama 'Alias' and films including 'Dallas Buyers Club' and 'Catch Me If You Can.' A mother of three, she has said she cares deeply about childhood nutrition, and she grows some produce for Once Upon a Farm on her family's century-old farm in Oklahoma. Advertisement Once Upon a Farm was founded in 2015 by Cassandra Curtis and Ari Raz to create more nutritious baby-food options. In 2017, Garner and John Foraker, the former CEO of food brand Annie's, joined the company as co-founders. The company's products for babies, toddlers and children range from oat bars to cold-pressed pouches and frozen meals, and they are sold in supermarkets across the US. Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan are the lead underwriters The offering could value the company at about $1 billion, sources said. AFP via Getty Images An IPO for the company would build on momentum for market debuts in the US, a sector that has lately thawed after the Trump administration's tariff announcements earlier this year cast a chill. Advertisement So far this year, IPOs listed in the US have raised about $27 billion, down from $41 billion in the same period last year, according to data compiled by Dealogic. But this year's figure is more than in 2022 and 2023, when IPOs raised $22 billion and $24 billion, respectively, over the same time frame, according to Dealogic. In its Nasdaq debut last week, digital bank Chime jumped 59%, valuing the company at $18.4 billion. The stock of stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group climbed to $103.75 and was halted several times for volatility during a wild first day of trading earlier this month.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Max's 'Duster,' named for the 1970s muscle car, features a young actress from the Motor City
Sometimes the universe gives you a sign that you're on the right path. In Sydney Elisabeth's case, that sign was Diana Ross. The young actress from Detroit, who is part of the cast of the new Max series "Duster," was getting ready to fly from New York to Los Angeles for the show's red-carpet premiere when she spotted the Motown legend in the Delta One Lounge. Fate — and the plane's seating chart — took care of the rest. 'She was one seat ahead of me on the plane. It was insane!' says Elisabeth, who asked a flight attendant to slip Ross a note explaining how she had gone to Cass Technical High School just like Ross and how the glamorous look she was planning for the "Duster" event was inspired directly by Ross. After about 20 minutes, Ross turned around and said, 'You're from Detroit?' A full conversation ensued that Elisabeth was still processing as she arrived at her hotel. Then, when she opened the balcony door in her room, she saw a huge 'Duster' poster on the side of a building. After some initial "freaking out," she says, another feeling took over. 'I felt so peaceful and like I was in alignment. I felt like it was such a sign. I felt I am exactly where I'm meant to be.' 'Duster,' which premieres May 15 at 9 p.m. on Max, is easily one of the most stylish vehicles of the current TV season. With its 1972 setting, retro fashions, cool automobiles and impressive stunt driving, it has a vintage feel crossed with the fast pace and complex plotting of a contemporary show. The series is the creation of filmmaker and TV producer J.J. Abrams, who has gone from making small-screen hits like 'Felicity' and 'Alias' to directing 2009's 'Star Trek' and 2015's 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens,' and LaToya Morgan, whose credits range from AMC's history drama "Turn: Washington's Spies" to Showtime's family saga "Shameless." Abrams told the Hollywood Reporter that the idea for 'Duster' came from an image in his head "of a phone in the middle of the desert and a car driving up, and a guy getting on the phone to find out where he was meant to go next. It implied some kind of crazy intrigue, and I didn't know what the answer was, but I knew it was compelling.' "Duster" stars Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson as two characters from opposite sides of the law who become enmeshed in that intrigue. Holloway plays Jim, a driver for an Arizona crime boss, Ezra (Keith David), who is known as 'the Southwest Al Capone.' Jim is so loyal that he is trusted with delivering a new heart for Ezra's ailing son in the first episode. Hilson portrays Nina, a brand-new FBI agent who faces racism and sexism, but is determined to bring down Ezra's syndicate. Nina enlists Jim's help in the mission and, as a result, Jim's life 'goes from dangerous to wildly, stupidly dangerous,' as the Max description teases. More: New Max series 'Duster,' set in the 1970s, puts a vintage muscle car in the title role Elisabeth has a supporting role as Ezra's daughter, Genesis, who defies the stay-at-home stereotypes of the era by owning a bar and who has the cool charisma of a '70s-era action star like Pam Grier. Plenty of screen time goes to the 1970 red Duster two-door coupe that is Jim's sweet ride and the reason for the title of the series. But it's not the only set of wheels on screen. 'I also have my own car in the show that I learned how to drive, a Firebird,' says Elisabeth, referring to Pontiac's '70s-era competitor to the Ford Mustang. ln fact, part of Elisabeth's job on the set was learning how to drive a car with manual transmission. She practiced a few hours before having to go in front of the cameras and seamlessly drive the stick-shift Firebird. 'It was only a take or two and not really driving. You know how Josh is driving! I'm literally pulling into a parking lot and then driving off," she says. "But the stunt coordinator did have me drive across the city to have a feel for it. So I can drive stick, technically.' Elisabeth has been acting since she was a teen in Detroit. She honed her skills at the Mosaic Youth Theatre and in the performing arts program at Cass Tech, where she found a mentor in Marilyn McCormick, the now-retired high school teacher who was honored in 2016 with an excellence in theater education award from the Tony Awards in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University. At Cass Tech, McCormick guided future success stories like playwright Dominique Morisseau and actress Chante Adams, among many others. Elisabeth credits "MC," as McCormick's students affectionately call her, with helping her understand the depth and artistry involved in acting. Elisabeth earned her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University in New Jersey and spent time in college studying abroad at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. She was accepted into New York University's Tisch School of the Arts' prestigious graduate-level acting program, which takes only 16 students each year. While getting her master's degree, she also studied abroad, this time at the British American Drama Academy in London. As a grad student, Elisabeth regularly put in nearly 12-hour days six days a week, taking classes during the day and doing rehearsals at night. When she completed the program in 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, she had to try out for roles through online auditions, sometimes completing as many as 10 a day. She landed her part in 'Duster' in 2021 and was busy with filming in 2023 when production was temporarily shut down by the Hollywood writers strike. Filming on the first season's eight episodes finally was finished last year. The May 15 debut represents a four-year journey for Elisabeth, whose previous TV experience was appearing on a 2021 episode of Tracy Morgan's TBS comedy, "The Last O.G." Although trained in theater, Elisabeth says she likes the process of doing a TV series. 'I really think that there is something beautiful about being able to get deeper into a character and learn more about a character over years. Hopefully with another season with ("Duster"), I'll see how Genesis continues to evolve.' She says she learned a lot from working with industry veterans like Holloway ('When I first saw him, I was shook,' says the 'Lost' fan) and David, a character actor known for hundreds of movies and TV shows, from the 1982 film horror classic 'The Thing' to 2023's 'Justified: City Primeval' limited series, where he played a Detroit judge. David and his wife have become her good friends, says Elisabeth, who admires his approach to his craft. 'He really (became) a true father figure in the industry for me now and I'm so grateful I got to learn from him on set.' Now based in New York City, Elisabeth says she goes home to Detroit often. Her family was just in California with her to attend the 'Duster' premiere. 'I had to bring them to my first one,' she says, noting that her 17-year-old sister, who attends Cass Tech, probably enjoyed the experience the most. Elisabeth says she hopes to build a versatile career in acting. 'I would love to be on another TV show. … I would love to do movies. I would love to be on Broadway. That's something that's a huge goal for me. I'm also a singer, so I would love to do some music on the side, not necessarily be a pop star,' she says with a laugh. Whatever is next, she is clear about the big picture. Elisabeth says she wants to 'just continue to do art that makes me happy and makes people feel seen and loved and heard.' Contact Detroit Free Press pop culture critic Julie Hinds at jhinds@ Debuts at 9 p.m. May 15 on Max. Additional episodes arrive every Thursday through July 3. Rated TV-MA This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit actress is part of the stylish 'Duster' series on Max
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jennifer Garner's boyfriend, John Miller, seen at actress's home after news of Ben Affleck wanting another shot with ex-wife
John Miller isn't giving up just yet. Jennifer Garner's boyfriend was photographed for the first time since Page Six reported that Ben Affleck wants another shot with the actress. Miller was seen pulling up to Garner's house in Brentwood, Calif., on Sunday. The CaliBurger CEO, 47, showed off his muscular physique in a tight New York Yankees T-shirt, dark wash jeans and brown boots. He completed his casual look with a baseball hat. Garner, 52, and Miller have been dating on and off since 2018. However, the 'Alias' alum's relationship with Affleck, also 52, came into question exactly a week prior when he was caught affectionately holding her while they played paintball for their son Samuel's 13th birthday. The 'Gone Girl' actor was photographed wrapping his arms around his ex-wife's waist while she shot a paintball gun. Although Garner was focused on her task at hand, she also did not pull away. The former couple, who were married for a decade before finalizing their divorce in 2018, also shared a few laughs during the outing. Garner and Affleck have always maintained an amicable relationship for the sake of their three children: Violet, 19, Seraphina, 16, and Samuel. However, we reported that they have been 'spending more time together than ever' since he settled his divorce from Jennifer Lopez in January. According to our insider, the exes 'found themselves leaning on each other more than ever.' 'They really do have a close bond,' we were told. Shortly after last week's photos surfaced, another source told us that Affleck 'would love another chance' with the mother of his kids. '[But] at the same time, Ben knows it's just not realistic at this time in their lives,' they clarified before adding that he 'respects Jen's relationship with John and would never come between them.' As for Garner, a source told us that she does not feel the same way about Affleck. 'She's happy with John, and that's just not where her head is at,' the source said. 'She has a great co-parenting relationship with Ben, and that's where things stand on her end at the moment.' However, that hasn't stopped Miller from feeling 'like a third wheel' after Affleck spent Thanksgiving and Christmas with the family — and even found cover in Garner's home during the Los Angeles wildfires. 'He doesn't feel threatened in terms of Jen ever getting back with Ben, but at the same time it's hard not to feel jealous when it's clear they have a strong connection and friendship,' we were told. As for Lopez, we heard she was 'not happy with constantly seeing photos' of her most recent ex-husband and Garner, and the situation was 'messing with her head.'
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ben Affleck affectionately holds ex-wife Jennifer Garner during paintball outing
Newly divorced Ben Affleck was spotted getting handsy with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner during a paintball outing with their son, Samuel. The 'Gone Girl' star was seen affectionately grabbing the actress around the waist as she focused her paintball gun on a target at the Combat Paintball Park in Castaic, Calif., on Sunday. Affleck pulled Garner in toward him, and she appeared to welcome the embrace. The ex-spouses stayed close together on the field, while Samuel, 13, went off with his friends. (It's unclear whether his siblings, Violet, 19, and Seraphina, 16, were also there.) Affleck and Garner, both 52, were also photographed laughing and chatting with each other at the paintball park. The Oscar-winning actor was unable to wipe a smile off his face while hanging out with the 'Alias' actress and even burst into laughter at one point. Reps for the duo weren't immediately available to Page Six for comment. The pair has maintained an amicable co-parenting relationship since parting ways in 2015. (Their divorce was finalized in 2018.) A source told Page Six in January that Affleck and Garner were 'spending more time together than ever' after the 'Argo' star settled his divorce from Jennifer Lopez that same month. According to our insider, the former couple 'found themselves leaning on each other more than ever.' 'They really do have a close bond,' we were told. Affleck fled to Garner's house in early January after evacuating his $20.5 million Pacific Palisades home due to the Los Angeles wildfires. They also spent time with Samuel on Valentine's Day last month. Meanwhile, Garner has been in an on-and-off romance with John Miller for nearly seven years. Though recently, the businessman was said to be unhappy about her 'close relationship' with Affleck. 'John feels like a third wheel,' a source told Page Six in January.
