These photos are from Tuesday
Over the weekend, Ben Affleck was spotted at the farmer’s market in LA with all of his kids and with a nanny who has presumably worked for his family for years. (She looks familiar to me from paparazzi pictures.) Affleck was wearing his wedding ring, a smile and a Sirius Black Harry Potter t-shirt. Affleck, Garner and their children had just taken a trip to Universal Studios and Disney World in Orlando the weekend prior, which is presumably how he got the t-shirt. Thanks to those of you who pointed out that Harry Potter is a WB franchise, and that Affleck is about to star as Batman in a Warner Brothers film. He’s also set to co-write and direct the follow-up to Batman vs. Superman, making him an even more valuable asset to WB.
So all of that adds context to Ben taking off his ring in paparazzi photos taken earlier this week and again yesterday. (This might not make headlines for a guy we already know is divorcing, but his camp has repeatedly made the point that he and Garner are wearing their rings for their kids.) Not content to just let the ringless photos speak for themselves, sources close to the divorcing couple told US Magazine that they have “officially removed their wedding rings.” Everything seems so staged about these people. Remember, US is the outlet that first had the news that they were having trouble and which later ran very insidery stories about their split. I don’t doubt this is straight from the Garner-Afflecks. Here’s more:
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have officially removed their wedding rings, sources confirm to Us Weekly. The exes, who announced they were divorcing on June 30 after 10 years of marriage, are ready to move on, an insider tells Us.
Affleck was spotted in Culver City, Calif. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, without his band. The Oscar-winning Argo star and director was spotted with a bare ring finger while out with his three kids, Violet, 9, Seraphina, 6, and Samuel, 3, yesterday at Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark, Calif.
Although they’ve called it quits on their union, the pair had been putting up a united front and kept their rings on during numerous recent family outings. Affleck and Garner even spent his 43rd birthday together with their children at Disneyland, and even rode Dumbo the Flying Elephant together.
According to a source, it was “clear they were together for the kids,” but an Affleck source maintains that things are okay between the pair.
“They’re actually on good terms and truly are keeping the peace for the kids,” an insider previously told Us.
Affleck also has some new paparazzi photos from yesterday in which he’s wearing a striped polo shirt, jeans and sneakers and looks very much like a suburban dad headed to play golf with his friends. (Those photos are somewhat exclusive so we don’t have them, but you can see them on The Daily Mail.) It’s like someone told him to ditch the figure-hugging t-shirts and dark clothes he always wears and look more like a dad.
The Mail also reports that Ben and Jen are set to hire a mediator to help them divide their substantial assets. (They source an article in People from Wednesday, but none of People’s Wednesday articles online had this detail. It may have been in a previous version of an online story or in the print edition.) A source tells People [via The Mail] that “Jen will always make sure that Ben spends as much time with the kids as he wants, but she is rethinking their living situation.” Remember how we initially heard that Ben will live in a guest house on the same property. Yeah that went out the window when he got papped with the nanny.
All that’s left now is for Jen to step out without her wedding ring. I wish she do this after getting a blowout, having full day makeup applied on and putting on a cute outfit with some hot wedges. You know that when we see her again she’s not going to have any makeup on though and that she’s going to be dressed comfortably. I just can’t relate to that, but I guess her target market can.
photo credit: WENN.com and FameFlynet
They sure made some darling little kids together.
YES! the kids are adorable.
+1
They really are so so cute.
I’m still confused for whose benefit those rings stayed on.
Kids aren’t stupid. And the jig was up as far as public when they released that statement.
The ring wearing for the kids was pretty dumb. As are the tight t-shirts that make him look like he needs a training bra.
Maybe the new girlfriend likes him to show his boobs.
I know, right? Is Batman supposed to have mooooooooooobs???
Exactly. What a sham move and confusing for the kids, who always hope their parents will reconcile.
Keeping the rings on was probably to communicate that the breakup was amicable and therefore there was no need to go digging for a scandalous cause. Once Nanny showed up,it became even more imperative to maintain a dignified front. I think the intention was to remove them after the papers were officially signed but then Ben keeps taking his off and I think Jen finally reacted to that passive aggressive act with a “f**k it, you are on your own”.
I see he didn’t leave the house without his moobs.
Yup the ring situation was some BS PR.
@LAK I think Jen was having a really hard time to let him go. So she invented this “rings for the kids” thingy as well as regular “all family together outings” for paps. She probably said and convinced herself too, that it was all for the kids, but of course it wasn’t. In reality it was just her hanging onto last string that still held them somehow codependent. I really believe she has realised this and saw that it won’t bring him back and it wasn’t doing kids any favours, and realised that she needs to disappear in order to grieve and recuperate.
I thought everyone hated wedges?
I think these two – three, if you count Christine – are playing some sort of game to keep people interested in what’s happening. I fully expect more news to dribble out before the end of the week.
Personally I do–I only use them for making satyr legs for cosplay–but I guess espadrills or how ever it’s spelled is a thing that’s in? Or is it just the cork wedges for the Duchess? I don’t know fashion.
Was there an official ring removal ceremony? Did Victor Garber come and remove the rings from their hands and melt them down? Did Matt Damon serve as a witness?
So much talk, so much drama, sooooo many posts about these rings that Peter Jackson is already adapting and set to direct an Affleck’s Rings 12-hour trilogy for the big screen.
P.S.: to be followed by another 12-hour trilogy called “The Nanny”.
Will Andy Serkis play one of the rings?
Not sure. But I’ve heard Tom Brady’s Super Bowl rings were auditioning for the part.
*Giggle-snort* Hi Eve. *waves*
*waves back with all ten fingers wearing rings*
OMG the moobs are back!!!
I know these are the same pics from the other day but it’s hard to see him a BW with those things swinging away
he’s in awful shape.
He is not the least bit sexy anymore
Geez you peeps are so mean about his chest. Moobs is mean. I suppose all you gals are in great shape, no FAT anywhere. Geez.
Tomorrow in US Weekly: Jennifer Garner has officially removed her fugly shoes; Ben Affleck has officially put on a clean T-shirt (finally).
something about him. he seems so vain and dopey to me.
can’t imagine him having anything interesting to say.
is it just me?
Not just you. 🙂
Is Jen’s “target market” the minivan majority? That’s not me at all, but I’m about Jen’s age and tend to go no makeup when I’m not at work. I’m not a celeb of course, but I think walking around with no makeup and undone hair can be very attractive, especially when paired with a good attitude. But my shoe game is rockin, if I do say so myself. No excuse for frumpy shoes, ever.
She has a toe condition. Maybe you’re trying to be funny. But cute shoes and a foot problem often don’t go together. She might be in pain at award shows from the shoes that are basically required.
I find New Balance perfectly nice looking and comfortable. I don’t understand all this “ugly shoes” talk, really.
Uh…her shoes get ridiculed in every post, but this toe condition is only being mentioned now? When I’m defending her no makeup look? Man, rough crowd.
She’s a millionaire, she can have her shoes custom made, orthotics or whatever.
@bettyrose
Her foot condition is pretty well known. Some people just like to ridicule people. The shoe industry is not kind to women’s feet. There is a reason women are likely to need a podiatrist.
@Jonathan
Or maybe she would rather wear shoes that are comfy over conforming to other people’s fascist beauty standards for women.
It was a joke. And so sorry, I didn’t know about her world famous toe condition, so I laughed.
@Merritt: “fascist beauty standards for women” is both brilliantly put AND overdramatic. I’m very unsarcastically impressed *standing ovation, throws flowers at you on the stage*.
Jen could have stunningly gorgeous footwear made to accomodate her “toe condition” but appears to be buying off the rack stuff that can’t really be better for her feet. The stuff she wears doesn’t look THAT comfy to me- but then again, I don’t wear women’s shoes, so how would I know?
Apart from that, for the record, I admire her casual style. Takes guts and (integrity?) to be that normal if you’ve got ridiculous amounts of cash to blow on stupid designer stuff.
*gathers “World Famous Toe Condition” and “Fascist Beauty Standard For Women” To the coinpurse of “Phrases I Need To Use Soon” what a pair of Gems*
Fascist beauty stands is a pretty well known term, but okay. Her foot issue has been discussed for years over an ONTD.
I googled “fascist beauty standards” and it apparently gained common usage in the late 90’s- the majority of my feminist reading took place in the mid 80’s to early 90’s, so I missed it. But it immediately goes into my arsenal and I just know I’ll be using it every opportunity I can for the rest of my life. It’s frickin’ hardcore. It was very well placed, anyway, Merritt.
I’d also never heard/read Jen has brachymetatarsia before but googled that, too- my Mum has that! She has hers from wearing too many pointy toed shoes though, not a congenital condition or anything. Ok, NOW Jen’s shoes make sense, apart from any fascist beauty standards. Whee, I got to use that phrase!
I learned a lot of useful stuff!
@bettyrose, I had the same question about her “target market.” Turns out my first guess, women who like ugly shoes, was correct.
i also go around with no make up and have no problems with it (I’m mid 20s). I don’t find it attractive, but I also don’t see why do I have to look attractive if I’m just popping to the shops or taking the dog for a walk.
Exactly! What is so wrong with dressing comfortably?! What, she should dress like Kim K?
It’s not all or nothing: high fashion stilletos or wal-Mart orthotics. Docs, athletic shoes, even flip flops can all rock a stylish casual look that doesn’t send me running to a podiatrist the next day. All I said was “not frumpy.” LOL.
Trump weighed in and he says that everyone on this thread has their period.
But seriously, that was such an innocuous comment. She wears utilitarian footwear and apparently has a World Famous Toe Condition. It’s ok.
#TeamTerribleShoes
LOL LOL LOL I’m not wearing fascist shoes today. I have on frumpy flip flops.
It’s ok Bettyrose. I knew what you meant, and your sense o humor is appreciated. 🙂
Cosigning your statement regarding shoes, Betty Rose. I have a back condition which means I can’t wear heels or poorly soled shoes. So I’m building a collection of cute boots, sneakers and sandals. My next pair is Millano Birkenstock. (Not everyone likes Birkenstock but they have a distinctive silouhette so they are definitely a ‘look’.)
It’s completely possible to have cute supportive shoes especially on a millionaire’s budget. I assume Garner consistently wearing ulgy shoes has as much to do with her cultivating the image of soccer mum as it does with her foot condition. I respect how much PR savvy Garner has.
If you have the skin for it, no makeup looks way better. The goal with makeup used to be to look like you’re not wearing it. What’s the bigger compliment here: “she’s a natural beauty,” or “she’s beautiful–as long as she has a full face of makeup.” Jen looks good with no makeup, and why does that mean she’s supposed to appeal to a certain demo? It’s what she likes. More power to you if you like a full face, does that mean *youre* trying to appeal to a certain demo, or wearing a full face because you like it?
I agree and wish Jen would step out looking fabulous. She doesn’t have to go all out, just some mascara, some lip gloss, a cute outfit (for once) and hair not in a ponytail. All she would have to do is flash her dimples and a bit of leg. Side note: Ben’s moobs are grossing me out. I know they’re pecks, but they look more like moobs to me.
Those aint no pecs. Those are moobs, an A cup atleast.
Do the moobs happen because he massively bulked up and then let himself go? That doesn’t freaky things to a body, right?
That and the steroids. (allegedly!)
That’s what I think. His Batfleck bod was SO top-heavy on the bulk….if you’re not maintaining it I would think it’s gotta go somewhere. Hence moobs.
no no, they’re moobs. he’s in pretty bad shape tbh, i hope that’s his batman look because it would hilarious.
About time. I hope they stop playing unnecessary soap opera for the media now. It’s going to be hellish for the kids who will be bombarded with paps when they return to school. Move on, find new partners; it’s been ages, be happy, don’t play to the media and
Ben really needs to separate his identity entirely from Jen because her fan base are extremely conservative and obsessed with her so they hate him for everything he is and everything they can make up in their own head. He also needs to lose the obsession with presenting a false positive image, people sense insincerity and hate him for it. Jen, even if I don’t personally identify with her, always comes across as sincere, that’s what makes her extremely likeable and why many people really seem to adore her.
How considerate of the paps to decide to leave Jen alone for a few days! I wonder what motivates them (besides $$) to follow her to set , around town, etc., on some days and not others. They know where she is and when she’s there so unless she’s been quarantined for some reason they have backed off. Interesting….
Maybe she’s shooting interior shots, or maybe she stopped calling the paparazzi and telling them her exact schedule.
They don’t need her to call them – they are resourceful enough to know her whereabouts and patient enough to lie in wait and follow her movements. Just as they hang out at places celebs are known to go in LA such as certain Farmers’ Markets & restaurants, they make it their business to wait for Jen until they hit pay dirt. It’s just strange that they’ve decided to lay off and I doubt it’s because she asked them to leave her alone and they’ve obeyed like a compliant little dog obeys its owner.
Come on, the paps do what they want and only take photos they think will sell. Jen & Ben are a hot commodity right now, no question. A bit off-topic, but the life of a pap seems to suck….
Nah she called them. Paparazzi aren’t wandering the streets of suburban Atlanta because they think Jen Garner might go to the pharmacy. It’s believable that the on set photos weren’t set up by her but the ones of her doing errands and the outings with Ben were set up.
As for the farmers markets etc in LA more than one commentator has mentioned that those are known hot spots for paparazzi. LA is huge there are places to take the kids that they wouldn’t be photographed. There are much bigger stars that live in LA with their adorable kids, but because they make it a point not to go to those hot spots and are never photographed. The proof is the fact that she suddenly disappeared why? She doesn’t want to be papped right now and when she feels like it surprise, surprise the paparazzi will find her.
Luca76 – The paps hang out in front of their house, and follow them. They know where they are staying while filming, and follow them. Ben and Jen aren’t LeAnn and Eddie, or Jenny McCarthy and Donny Wahlberg. The C list def calls the paps. The A list is stalked relentlessly….What are they supposed to do, stay inside every minute of every day?
@ Mrs BPitt I’m sorry but I really don’t believe that. Enough insiders have talked about the process that I find it silly to argue about it. Especially when our favorite Alisters are able to disappear for months on end when they want to.
“Ben and Jen are set to hire a mediator to help them divide their substantial assets”
You know, that’s just another proof that there wasn’t any 6 months separation. In 6 months that would have all been worked out and cosigned.
I am probably not the Jennifer’s audience, to be honest: I was more invested in her, when I thought she was the anorexic gymnast from “Perfect Body” and Julie from Felicity )), who made it big. Then I realised it wasn’t her, so I didn’t care about her that much anymore. But, I don’t want her to change to please others (though I understand you’ve got to be a people pleaser to become an actor, essentially) or to prove anything to anybody. She’s not a slob, her clothes are comfortable, clean and look good on her (with an exception of that hideous shirt-dress). Should she now turn into someone else, into this generic H’Wood walking Barbie? Because that’s what majority finds attractive? I don’t think so. He will regret it one way or the other, of course he will, even without the wedges.
I don’t believe the 10 month separation either but Goop and Chris Martin took several months to finalize their divorce after it was announced and I do believe that was an amicable split and a long time coming. They have millions in assets and property and I’m wondering if Jen wants any of that Batman money that’s about to come in.
An Amy Jo Johnson shoutout, was not expecting that!
There is something about her that just stays with you. Like she wasn’t acting, just was this person. I think she also caught me at the very impressionable phase of my life. But she touched me in a very profound way.
lmao at those 2 “officially” removing rings. they’re so thirsty.
I like it that Jennifer has finally separated herself from him. Good on her, it must have been very hard. Now he can do his pap walks alone, she doesn’t have to redeem his image anymore. And it seems like she has just taking some time away from the circus to work and recuperate. Good on her.
I think Jen is a simple girl. What you see in pics of her out is the real deal. There’s no botox or phoney bolognie like with sooo many. Ben looks like he doesn’t care what anybody thinks. Why should he? He’s already filthy rich and the industry kisses the ground he walks on. Sounds like they are trying their best in a bad situation, especially with Nanny gate consuming the media. They remain united for the kids. Shouldn’t we all strive for that in a divorce?
True, but I disagree that the industry kisses the ground he walks on. WB yes and cocktail waitresses too of course.
Jen pretends to be simple.
Watch “Dude, Where’s My Car?”.
Jen’s lips and face look drastically different.I searched IMBD to confirm it was actually Jen, while watching this lame movie with my son.
Jen is not perfect either. She is devious as well. Very intelligent.
Yes, Benny has moobies –He will still be a Hollywood Power Player after the divorce finalizes. Jen will fade out and perhaps be forgotten.
Benny has friends in high places – he will continue to be a womanizer, gamble, drink and make lucrative-boring movies.
Jen will be a single parent , raising 3 children alone. Sad but true.
Hopefully she has learnt that acting like you are indispensable makes people take advantage of you rather than appreciate your real worth.Ben is a man let him do him and she should do the same for herself.
That is life though. We all live to learn. No one really knows it all, really.
true to that.
I have so more respect now for couples who keep their divorces private.
So do I. There is absolutely no point in this level of detail. Just lay low and get it finalized.
I thought the whole ring drama was stupid. I cried when I took off my wedding ring from my first marriage – there was a finality to it that made me sad. But if you’re not ready for that final step, and sure you want a divorce, maybe don’t tell your kids? Keeping on the rings seems just confusing and pointless, especially in such a public way.
Hasn’t this surpassed the point of redicule?
Ridicule! Sorry. I hate it when I misspell!!
This is never going to end, is it? Conflicting stories (moving vans, separation timelines, rings, etc.). Pap walks once or more per week, with kids in tow.
They can’t even dial it down for a couple of weeks to let the former nanny drift into oblivion (which I believe would happen, as her photos are now being hooked onto these dumb Ben and Jen PR/pap pieces).
Maybe there have been others more publicly ridiculous, but I cannot recall seeing one play out like this.
They are both control freaks, really obsessed with their PR. Jen is just so much better at it than he is.
It’s turned into a PR tennis match.
Poor kids, but on the flip side, sometime children know that something is going on with their parents even if they do not say anything at all.
I also don’t get the ring thing, probably more so relating to celebrities when they’re in the midst of separating or divorcing – I hate when celebrities go back and forth for the media.
Sometimes they don’t have a choice because there are so many stories out there and the media also make stuff up too, since its all about the benjamins at the end of the day.
My feelings about Jen and Ben have always been pretty neutral. I knew he was kind of a dog, but it seemed like he was trying, and I knew she seemed to love him a bit more than he loved her. Other than that, I didn’t know much about them or have much of an opinion. I think if they had announced their divorce, went away quietly for awhile, and got on with life, my opinion would have remained the same. Even with the dumb nanny. Had they just ignored it, let it be…..but no. This complete insanity with the pap strolls and the rings, and the misery trips to Disneyland, champagne runs, now the forced smiles. Jesus. Really? How dumb do they think we are? And what are they even trying to say at this point? My neutral feelings, especially about Ben, are gone, and now I just think he is a moron. And he really, truly does seem a bit empty, like the nick Dunn character. And just think. They could have just announced a divorce and let it go at that…..
As noted in this CB post above, you have to wonder how much WB has to do with a lot of this PR nonsense? I didn’t realize until now that they own the Harry Potter franchise and, if I’m not mistaken, GoT as well…
This explains the hats and tees, of course. It’s also why a divorcing Ben/Jen took the family to a crowded Florida themepark in mid-August, on his birthday weekend, no less, looking miserable all the while. Because I’m sure they would’ve both rather been anywhere else at all. So I doubt they did it “for the kids”, not when they could do that any other time of the year.
No, they did it for WB. They’re heavily invested in Ben, so he has obligations to them. And Jen has to go along with this and play her part, too, especially if she wants to see some of that big Batman money someday.
Does it really matter what Ben does with his ring?! It never meant anything to him and he is a phony so you can’t trust what he is trying to say, on anything, at all.
I care what Jen does because she has more credibility. Seeing her without a ring will mean she’s over Ben and his endless marital drama. That picture will mean something.
And could that be the clue as to why she has been photo-free this week? A big splash back home! I like that idea!
Between her Toe Syndrome and his Moob Affliction, these two are sure showing us what brave little soldiers they are. Now with the Ring Extraction, I can only pray that their physical tribulations are over. How much can two people deal with!? No, really…where is the Nanny? I want to see more pap pics of her and “drop top Lexi. Btw, some amazing drag queen needs to christen herself with that name, pronto!
Ha!
Tiffany: Made it to work on time with 2 minutes to spare.
Tiffany: Has decided to have a chicken wrap for lunch today.
Yeah, my headline is not as exciting but damn they are fun.
Update:
Tiffany: Officially decided to have sushi for lunch today.
Re: Jen’s fashion sense, I don’t know. I’ve never been a huge Jen fan girl, but I don’t see a lot wrong with how she dresses. Maybe it’s because I live in Boston. If you know Boston, then you’ll know this type of casual style is pretty much the norm for both guys and girls. Even when people go out at night (barring the nightclubs scene), the look is classic and heavily casual. So it just seems normal to me, even if she’s a celeb.
Where JG lives, they dress casually. Just like how she dresses. I don’t she anything wrong either. I also like her shoes. They are actually quite trendy. Nothing flashy. I live by where she is so i get the fashion sense.
Lol
It was funny right?!💀👽
Like an H’wood wedding ring has any meaning at all. Well, okay; to show off to People Magazine. What’ev
Oh my! So, now we can say this divorce is officially as pathetic as it can get?
All thanks to Ben Affleck.
I wish we could, Brasileira, but I doubt it.
Ok. So now E! is reporting that Ben took his girls to the Taylor Swift concert last night. They have a picture, and … Wait for it! He had his ring ON!!’ I’m starting to think that maybe they are both simply toying with the media. Seriously, why take it off for three whole days and then put it back on again. And in this story by another outlet, it looks like Jen standing right behind him, but I don’t think it is since stories say he brought the girls on his own:
http://www.celebritybabyscoop.com/2015/08/27/affleck-daughters-concert
That photo was taken when he testified in Congress last Spring.
You’re right Diane! Good catch. I knew it seemed out of place and that it looked like Jen behind him! Lol. One thing though – he should really be careful about selfies with fans right now – see bottom of that article. He could get in all kinds of unintentional trouble. :/
Funny, this reminds me of the divorced Don Draper taking Sally to see the Beatles at Shea Stadium.
Life imitating art?
Some posters above talked about how it’s strange it is that there hasn’t been any coverage of Jen in ATL this week. On a similar note, Radar hasn’t posted a single story since Disney World, whereas up to that time, they were posting daily. They seem to be the only tabloid that hasn’t said a single thing since Disney. Isn’t that kind of strange? Maybe not, but it seems odd to me. Maybe they’re looking to try to break something big instead of reporting on all the same stuff as everyone else? Who knows.
Jen must be finishing up that movie soon, so maybe there’s no pap interest there anymore. It seems they get called to wherever the kids go – or the story/drama will be.
So the story showing up last night I think originating in People, is that Jennifer is rethinking co-habitations with BA. It’s popping up everywhere using same quotes. However, There is one story in the Mirror only that I see saying Insiders are slamming claims she is rethinking their living arrangements with headline that Ben is living in the LA house with Jennifer. This is intriguing.
Just found The Mirror piece. I’m sure none of these tabs are reliable, but I would tend to trust People and US more than the Mirror. I think People gets fed stuff directly from celeb PR reps, and Us was the one (or one of the ones) to consistently have accurate info on what was going on even before the split.
I still think they should live apart – not on the same property, but close by so he can see the kids. Like Chris and Goop. How can you actually heal and move on living that close. What if they start dating other people at some point? It’s just too weird. Wouldn’t he go to the house he rented – Brooke Shields’ house – when Jen gets back, or maybe he’s already there. I think living apart and doing separate outings for a while will also help diffuse some of the media attention, which would be good for the kids. The more they’re photographed together, it’s just fueling the fire.
So I noticed that the people article on JG rethinking got 2.3k shares on social media. I looked at the last 3 articles about BA with the kids at the farm, taking kids to concert and appearing without ring and the shares were 16, 41 and 65. That is an interesting sampling of data and maybe explains why we have almost daily reports and photos of Ben. That is a large disparity in what the “public” is showing interest in.
I’m calling him Sugartits from now on.
I am definitely not Jennifer Garner’s target market, and I cannot relate to wearing makeup and dressing uncomfortably. Especially dressing uncomfortably. Why would you even do that? Yech.