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Ben Affleck navigated a potentially awkward situation on Friday night when he attended his son Samuel’s school play in Los Angeles.
The event brought Ben Affleck into the same space as both of his high-profile ex-wives, Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Lopez.
Photographers spotted Ben Affleck walking through the parking lot with Jennifer Garner and their son Samuel before the performance began.
Ben Affleck appeared focused on Samuel, leaning in to listen as they walked, while Jennifer Garner followed closely by her son's side.
The former couple maintains a very close co-parenting relationship and frequently appears together for family milestones and school events.
Jennifer Lopez also attended the play to support Samuel, with whom she still maintains a strong bond.
While she chatted animatedly with other parents and children outside the theater, she and Ben Affleck appeared to keep their distance.
One photo shows the two stars standing in separate groups with their backs to each other, seemingly avoiding a direct interaction.
Samuel did stop to speak with Jennifer Lopez, highlighting that she remains a part of the children’s lives despite her official divorce from Ben Affleck earlier this year.
While the children from both families remain friends, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have not reached a stage where they spend social time together.
The school event served as a public example of the "Bennifer" exes playing nice for the sake of the children.
Despite the end of their marriage, both parents prioritize Samuel's big moments.
The group successfully avoided any public drama, ensuring the focus remained on Samuel's performance.
