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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner may be reuniting for the holidays
A source tells PEOPLE that the Air star is invited to celebrate the holidays with the Deadpool & Wolverine actress and their three children
The insider also adds that they have a "nice routine" that "works for everyone"
Ben AffleckandJennifer Garnermay be reuniting for the holidays.
An exclusive source tells PEOPLE that theAirstar, 53, is invited to celebrate the Christmas holiday with theDeadpool & Wolverineactress, also 53, and their three children:Samuel, 13,Seraphina Rose, 16, and Violet Anne, 20.
"Just like they celebrated Thanksgiving together, Ben is invited to celebrate Christmas with Jen and the kids too," the insider says. "They just have this nice routine now that works for everyone."
"He spends a lot of time at Jen's house and is constantly around for his kids," the insider continues. "It makes everyone happy. Jen's still dating John."
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TheYes Dayactress and theGone Girlstar previously celebrated Thanksgiving together. A source close to Garner told PEOPLE she and herex-husbandspent the holiday gathered in Los Angeles with their family as usual.
"Just like last year, Jen hosted Thanksgiving at her house. Ben and his mom joined," the source said at the time.
"Jen makes it very special. She's such a great chef. She loves having her whole family together too. Ben's always welcome at her house," they added.
The former couple split in 2015 after 10 years of marriage, officially divorcing three years later. After getting divorced, Garner and Affleck moved on to other relationships. The13 Going on 30star has beendating CEO John Milleron and off since 2018, while Affleck was married toJennifer Lopezfor two years before shefiled for divorcein August 2024.
An insider recently said the exes "get along and really support each other," adding that "Ben's doing well and staying focused on work, his health and his kids," more than 10 years after they announced their divorce.
"Jen's his biggest cheerleader. It took them years to get to this point, but Jen never gave up on him," the source added. "And it's all friendly and centered around the kids now."
The family spent Thanksgiving together in 2024 and volunteered with the L.A.-basedThe Midnight Mission's annual Thanksgiving Street Fair toserve free meals to the homeless community,just as Garner didthis Thanksgiving morning.
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The source also told PEOPLE that Garner remains "happy with"Miller. "He's been incredibly patient and understanding of her family focus," they said. "He's a great guy and treats Jen very well. She loves dating him."
Affleck, meanwhile, offered a rare comment on co-parenting with Garner when he appeared at the Los Angeles premiere ofKiss of the Spider-Woman, which he produced, back in October.
"I could not be more proud of my children. I can't even tell you," he said, when asked aboutViolet's September testimony at the United Nationsregarding the long-term impact of the COVID pandemic on children. "[Violet] takes after her mom. She's spectacular," he continued.
"And I'm very lucky that I've got a great partner and that we got great kids. It's the joy of my life and I'm just very, very lucky. And it makes me happy every day," Affleck continued.
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