“lengthy — and secret — engagement”Jennifer Garner to walk down the aisle again years after Ben Affleck divorce
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Jennifer Garner is ready to walk down the aisle again nearly six years after her heartbreaking split from Ben Affleck, following 13 years of marriage. After much persuasion from her long-time boyfriend John Miller, the Alias star has finally agreed to say yes, and the couple is now planning their wedding, likely in Malibu, according to a source who spoke with Life & Style.
Spilling more details about their romance, the tipster said Garner and Miller are “seriously in love,” and after dating for six years, they are in a place where they’re “comfortable going out in public more than ever.” Comparing her romance with Miller with that of Affleck, the insider said the Cali burger CEO is a “breath of fresh air,” adding, “He loves to shower her with gifts. He’s romantic.”
According to the publication, the businessman proposed to Garner two years ago when she turned 50. “John spent a long time making Jen an engagement ring and gave it to her two years ago, around April 2022, which is when she turned 50,” they said. As for their kids, the source said, “They do birthday parties at home with their kids and act like a normal blended family doing everyday things —getting ice cream, cooking dinner, just being together,”
The source added that Garner was hesitant at first, but Miller’s persistence won her over, and the loved-up duo is now excitedly preparing for their big day. The insider noted that her previous marriage to Affleck was challenging, especially during his struggles with alcohol addiction. Garner was often seen driving Affleck to rehab even after their split, emphasizing her supportive nature.
Garner is the mother of three children—Violet, 16, Seraphina, 13, and Samuel, 10—whom she shares with Affleck. Miller, the CEO of Citigroup, has two children from his previous marriage to Caroline Campbell. Despite their blended family dynamic, Garner and Miller have found ways to nurture their relationship while prioritizing their children.
Since her split from Affleck, Garner has focused on co-parenting her children and balancing her acting career with her family life. Her role in The Adam Project and involvement in various philanthropic efforts have kept her busy, but she has remained committed to creating a stable environment for her kids.
Miller and Garner first started dating in 2018, not long after her divorce from Affleck was finalized. Their relationship has been relatively low-key, with the couple often seen enjoying quiet outings together and spending quality time with their respective children.
Friends of the couple believe that their upcoming wedding will reflect their understated and private nature. “Jennifer and John both want a simple, intimate ceremony surrounded by close friends and family,” a friend of Garner’s revealed. “They are not interested in a big, flashy Hollywood wedding.”
