Marie Claire Marie Claire
  • Celebrity
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Culture
  • Power
  • Nice Talk
  • Fashion Month
  • More
    • Politics
    • Career Money
    • Health Fitness
    • Power Play
    • Travel
    • Promo Codes
    • Food Cocktails
    • About Us
    • Subscribe
    • Sex Love
  • Newsletter SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER
  • Marie Claire
    Marie Claire Newsletter

    Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!


    By submitting your information you agree to the Terms Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

    You are now subscribed

    Your newsletter sign-up was successful


    Want to add more newsletters?

    Marie Claire Daily

    Delivered daily

    Marie Claire Daily

    Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.

    Marie Claire Self Checkout

    Sent weekly on Saturday

    Marie Claire Self Checkout

    Exclusive access to expert shopping and styling advice from Nikki Ogunnaike, Marie Claire's editor-in-chief.

    Maire Claire Face Forward

    Once a week

    Maire Claire Face Forward

    Insider tips and recommendations for skin, hair, makeup, nails and more from Hannah Baxter, Marie Claire's beauty director.

    Livingetc

    Once a week

    Livingetc

    Your shortcut to the now and the next in contemporary home decoration, from designing a fashion-forward kitchen to decoding color schemes, and the latest interiors trends.

    Homes amp; Gardens

    Delivered Daily

    Homes Gardens

    The ultimate interior design resource from the world's leading experts - discover inspiring decorating ideas, color scheming know-how, garden inspiration and shopping expertise.


    An account already exists for this email address, please log in.
    Trending
    • NYFW
    • Life In Plastic
    • Cari Champion
    • New Books
    • Postpartum Psychosis
    1. Celebrity

    Ben Affleck Wrote a Moving Tribute to Ex-Wife Jennifer Garner on Mother's Day

    Ben Affleck shared a sweet tribute to Jennifer Garner, with whom he shares three children: 15-year-old Violet, 12-year-old Seraphina, and 9-year-old Sam.

    Emily Dixon#039;s avatar
    By Emily Dixon
    Published 9 May 2021 In News

    When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

    los angeles, ca january 14 actor ben affleck and actress jennifer garner pose during the 16th annual critics choice movie awards at the hollywood palladium on january 14, 2011 in los angeles, california photo by christopher polkgetty images for vh1
    (Image credit: Christopher Polk)
    • Facebook
    • X
    • Pinterest
    Share this article
    Join the conversation
    Follow us
    Add us as a preferred source on Google
    Subscribe to our newsletter
    • Ben Affleck shared a sweet tribute to ex-wife Jennifer Garner on Mother's Day Sunday.
    • Alongside a series of throwback photos including their three children, Affleck wrote, "So happy to share these kids with you. Luckiest parents in the world. Thanks for all the good you do."
    • Affleck and Garner announced their separation in 2015 after ten years of marriage, and finalized their divorce in 2018.

    Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner announced their separation almost six years ago, after ten years of marriage, but the exes still share a sweet bond. On Mother's Day Sunday, Affleck shared a moving tribute to Garner, with whom he shares three children: 15-year-old Violet, 12-year-old Seraphina, and 9-year-old Sam.

    Affleck shared a series of throwback photos on Instagram featuring himself, Garner, and their children, including one excellent snap of a Wizard of Oz family Halloween costume (Affleck is the Tin Man, Garner is Glinda the Good Witch, and their children are Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and the Lion.) He also posted a cute video of Garner, presumably recorded for their children, in which she whispers, "Shhh, don't tell anyone but I think I'll be home for bedtime. Bye!" 

    "So happy to share these kids with you. Luckiest parents in the world. Thanks for all the good you do," Affleck captioned the post. "Happy Mother's Day. Love, their Dad." Cute!

    Latest Videos FromMarie Claire
    Watch full video here:

    A post shared by Ben Affleck (@benaffleck)

    A photo posted by on

    Last year, Affleck spoke to People about his relationship with Garner in the wake of their divorce, which they finalized in 2018. "When you have children with somebody you’re connected to them forever," he said. "And I’m very lucky she is the mother of my children."

    "I’m very grateful and respectful of her," Affleck continued. "Our marriage didn’t work, and that’s difficult. Both of us really believe that it’s important for kids to see their parents respect one another and get along, whether they’re together or not."

    You may like
    • Princess Charlotte wears a two-tone brown coat dress and gazes up at dad Prince William while smiling, she has long brown hair, while her dad wears a navy suit and is balding Princess Charlotte Pays Tribute to Dad Prince William
    • A black and white photo of Meghan Markle sitting on a sofa with Gloria Steinem in front of an elephant painting Meghan Markle Pays Tribute to Her Late "Friend and Mentor" Gloria Steinem
    • Jennifer Garner wore a floral-print Prada skirt with a Chanel bag and the hybrid slingback sandal heels trend Jennifer Garner's Hybrid Shoe Trend Streak Continues With Chanel Sandals

    "It’s important for my kids to know that I respect and care about Jen and she treats me the same way," he said. "I have a lot of respect and gratitude toward her. And I wish her the very best."

    RELATED STORIES

    Hair, Hairstyle, Event, Carpet, Facial hair, Premiere, Suit, Formal wear, Smile, Human,

    (Image credit: Getty Images)

    Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck on Co-Parenting 

    jennifer garner

    (Image credit: Getty Images)

    Jennifer Garner's Adorable 'The Office' Response

    Marie Claire Newsletter

    Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!

    By submitting your information you agree to the Terms Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.
    Explore More
    Ben Affleck Jennifer Garner
    Emily Dixon
    Emily Dixon
    Social Links Navigation
    Morning Editor

    Emily Dixon is a British journalist who’s contributed to CNN, Teen Vogue, Time, Glamour, The Guardian, Wonderland, The Big Roundtable, Bust, and more, on everything from mental health to fashion to political activism to feminist zine collectives. She’s also a committed Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves, and Tracee Ellis Ross fan, an enthusiastic but terrible ballet dancer, and a proud Geordie lass.

    Read more
    A black and white photo of Meghan Markle sitting on a sofa with Gloria Steinem in front of an elephant painting
    Royals Meghan Markle Pays Tribute to Her Late "Friend and Mentor" Gloria Steinem
    By Kristin Contino
    Meghan Markle holding Prince Harry#039;s arm wearing LA Dodgers hats
    Royals Meghan Markle “Is Taking One for the Team” For Prince Harry By Moving to Britain
    By Kristin Contino
     
     
    Meghan Markle and Prince Harry match in navy blue outfits while attending an NBA game
    Royals Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Release Emotional Message
    By Amy Mackelden
    Princess Eugenie wearing a white dress
    Royals Princess Eugenie Shares Sweet New Photos of “Happy Days” With Her Kids
    By Kristin Contino
     
     
    Latest in Celebrity
    Grace Gummer and Louisa Jacobson red carpet looks at the 2026 Emmy Awards
    Celebrity Style Meryl Streep's Daughters Make Their Mom Proud on the 2026 Emmys Red Carpet
    Grace Kelly wearing a white dress
    Royals Grace Kelly "Understood Quiet Luxury" Before the Term Was Invented
     
     
    collage of celebrities wearing the red-and-purple color combination trend for The A-List Edit
    Celebrity Style The Shockingly Chic Color Combo That's Taking Over the Runways and My FYP
    Princess Lilibet, Prince Archie and Prince Harry walking through grass at Althorp
    Royals Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Are Changing Schools After Just 2 Days
     
     
    Latest in News
    Ayo Edebiri 2026 Emmys red carpet
    Celebrity Style Ayo Edebiri Sticks to Her Winning Red Carpet Formula at the Emmys
    a white woman in a gold dress with dark brown hair
    Nails Selena Gomez's 2026 Emmys Manicure Is All About a "Frosted Sunset" Finish
     
     
    US actress Zendaya presents the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series award to US actress Jean Smart onstage during the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles on September 14, 2026.
    Culture We're Tracking Every Can't-Miss Moment From the 2026 Emmys
    Grace Gummer and Louisa Jacobson red carpet looks at the 2026 Emmy Awards
    Celebrity Style Meryl Streep's Daughters Make Their Mom Proud on the 2026 Emmys Red Carpet
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Marie Claire
    RSS
    • About us
    • Contact Future's experts
    • Contact us
    • Advertise Online
    • Newsletter
    • Terms and conditions
    • Privacy policy
    • Cookies policy
    • Careers
    Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google

    Marie Claire is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

    © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.