This Thanksgiving was a very important day for Jennifer Lopez, the famous actor, singer, and businesswoman. Lopez decided to focus on love, family, and gratitude, even though she was recently divorced from Ben Affleck.
She did this to show her fans and the world that strength and resilience can come out of hard times.
A Season of Togetherness Amid Separation
There was no difference between Jennifer Lopez’s 55th Thanksgiving party and any other party she has hosted in the past.
An source told In Touch Weekly that Lopez planned a big holiday party for Affleck, his kids, and her own kids so that they would feel like they were part of the family.
Even though they were no longer together, the “Atlas” star was eager to make sure that the holiday stayed a time of happiness and unity.
The person said, “JLo always goes all out for the holidays because she loves them so much.” “She plans to treat Ben and his kids like family even though she and Ben aren’t together.”
The source said that Lopez was trying to handle the situation with love and respect, and added, “She wants to show that they can consciously break up and celebrate as a blended family.”
Lopez’s plans included expensive gifts and home-cooked meals, which showed how much she wanted to make her family’s life better, even though she was having personal problems.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner: A Thanksgiving of Service
Lopez spent Thanksgiving with her family, while Ben Affleck, who used to be with Lopez, spent the holiday in Los Angeles with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
They gave back to the community after getting split in 2018 after being married for ten years. They worked together as volunteers at The Midnight Mission’s yearly Thanksgiving Street Fair, where they fed homeless people and families in the Skid Row area.
Affleck and Garner looked happy as they posed with the company’s CEO, David Prentice, while wearing similar aprons.
They showed their shared dedication to community work and quality family time at the event, which included holiday meals and live music.
A person who knows the couple well told PEOPLE, “They love giving back to their community and spending time with their family.”
Reports say that Affleck took a break from shooting his next movie, RIP, to spend the holidays with his three kids with Jennifer Garner. Their names are Violet Anne, 18, Seraphina Rose, 15, and Samuel, 12.
Lopez’s Message of Gratitude
Lopez also had a happy Thanksgiving and told her fans about it on social media. In a touching Instagram post, she thanked her fans while taking a picture in her kitchen with a turkey.
She looked happy and stylish in a floral-patterned sweater and big earrings, and she wrote in the text, “I hope everybody had a beautiful and Happy Thanksgiving. I am so incredibly grateful for all of you. 🧡”
This was her first Thanksgiving since she asked for a divorce from Affleck in August. Sources say that Lopez still has a good bond with Affleck’s kids even though they are no longer together.
She stays in touch with the Affleck kids. They are loved by her whole family. A source told PEOPLE that she wants them to know they can always talk to her if they need anything.
A Blended Family Navigating Change
Many people were shocked when Lopez and Affleck broke up, since they had a quick relationship that started again decades after they were engaged.
The couple officially broke up in April 2024, saying they could no longer get along. Lopez’s deeds this holiday season, on the other hand, show that she is determined to keep the peace and put the health and happiness of their blended families first.
A person close to Lopez said, “She doesn’t dwell on the past.” “She’s thankful for all the good things in her life.” The split is still being worked out, but she doesn’t want it to affect her happiness or the relationships she cares about.
Lessons for Divorced Families
People who are divorced in the U.S. can learn a lot from Lopez, Affleck, and Garner’s stories about how to deal with family issues after a split.
Lopez’s method shows how important it is to make celebrations that bring people together, while Affleck and Garner show how powerful it is to work together when co-parenting and volunteering in the community.
These well-known cases show that it is possible to keep good relationships going even after a marriage ends.
Giving back to the community, consciously breaking up with someone, or showing gratitude are just a few of the many ways that family rituals can be changed during the holidays.