Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Surprised by Daughter Violet’s Bond with Jennifer Lopez’s Family

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner were reportedly caught off guard by their daughter Violet’s recent decision to keep close ties with Jennifer Lopez’s family, particularly her sister, Lynda Lopez. According to sources, Violet’s attachment to JLo and her family is confusing to her parents, who were surprised by their daughter’s choice to maintain such a strong connection.

“Violet has a strong attachment to JLo and her family,” an insider shared with Daily Mail. “It’s quite confusing to Ben and Jen [Garner] because they do not understand why Violet is so adamant about keeping her close.” The source continued, explaining that Violet looks up to both Jennifer Lopez and her sister Lynda and is determined to keep those relationships intact. “She just reached out and told Lynda she wanted to come visit.”

The family dynamic took a surprising turn when Ben reportedly first learned about Violet and Lynda’s meeting through a photo circulating online. “The first time Ben saw this photo was online,” the source revealed. “He wasn’t aware that Lynda was visiting. But Violet is an adult and has the freedom to spend time with whomever she wishes.”

Both Ben and Jennifer Garner, who co-parent Violet along with her siblings Samuel, 12, and Fin, 15, have always prioritized healthy relationships within their blended family. However, they were taken aback by the public nature of Violet’s visit with Lynda. “Ben and Jen feel that Violet and Lynda could have spent time together and even taken a cute photo without it going online for the world to see,” the source added.

Violet, it seems, is following her parents’ example in maintaining positive relationships despite complex family ties. The insider noted that she values peace and stability, mirroring the co-parenting efforts of her parents, who have worked to foster a healthy environment for their children post-divorce. “Violet doesn’t want to lose that bond,” the source shared, adding that while it’s unfortunate her dad’s relationships didn’t work out with either JLo or Garner, Violet prefers to avoid conflict and keep connections intact.

The situation highlights Violet’s maturity and commitment to family harmony, even in a blended family where maintaining relationships can be complex. Her parents’ approach to co-parenting appears to have influenced her, as she makes efforts to nurture bonds on her own terms.

While Ben and Jennifer Garner may not have expected Violet’s independent step toward closeness with JLo’s family, her actions reflect the values they’ve instilled in her—prioritizing meaningful connections and maintaining harmony within their family.