Rumours are circulating in Hollywood that Ben Affleck is not so happy about the developing friendship between his former wife, Jennifer Garner and actor Ryan Reynolds. Sources claim that Affleck, as well as his close friend and frequent co-worker Matt Damon, consider Reynolds a kind of competitor, both on and off the set. Since her breakup with Ben Affleck in 2018, Jennifer Garner has been gradually rebuilding contacts with individuals from throughout the industry.
Ben Affleck Jealous Of Jennifer Garner’s Friendship
One of those contacts seems to be Reynolds, with whom she has just collaborated on the highly anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine movie. The two were brought together by mutual acquaintance and director Shawn Levy, who is renowned for creating warm, cosy working environments. Insiders claim Affleck does not reciprocate such fond feeling.
While Garner’s friendship with Reynolds is reported as being completely platonic and based on their recent working relationship, Affleck reportedly finds the familiarity unnerving, particularly with Reynolds being so present in the same Hollywood scene. One source stated that Ben and Matt Damon do not view Reynolds as a friend, even though they share many of the same producers and industry groups.
The friendship seems to be professionally energising to Garner, as she is indeed having fun with the dynamic and upbeat creative space around Reynolds, and his co-star Hugh Jackman. According to one source, Garner feels rejuvenated at work with them, describing the atmosphere as a much lighter and more positive scene than the often intense environment that has been known of Affleck and Damon.
In spite of any personal awkwardness, Affleck and Garner remain respectful co-parents. The two former lovers, who have three children together, frequently spend family time with one another, with Affleck often visiting Garner at home. Sources indicate she still looks after him, frequently sending him off to his own home with homemade meals and calling to check in on him regularly.
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Although there’s nothing to suggest that Garner and Reynolds’ relationship is anything but platonic, the vibe has allegedly left Affleck in the cold as Garner embarks on a new chapter in her life both romantically and professionally.
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