Kaylah Walton
Jennifer Garner has faced significant emotional challenges following the breakup between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. These changes impacted her daily life and her relationship with John Miller, the CEO of CaliGroup. Right before Thanksgiving, the family endured a heartbreaking loss—the passing of their beloved dog, Birdie—which brought them together in their grief.
A source from PEOPLE revealed that the presence of Garner’s eldest daughter, Violet, during Thanksgiving proved to be a comfort for her mother, helping her navigate the absence of their golden retriever and cherished companion, as shared by Garner on her Instagram.
Violet traveled back to Los Angeles from Yale University to join her family for the holiday season. She also had the chance to bid farewell to her cherished dog, whom everyone, including Garner, felt she might have been waiting for.
According to a source for PEOPLE, the presence of Violet during this time was supportive. It was reported earlier that Ben Affleck adjusted his schedule to be with his children—Violet, 19; Seraphina, 15; and Samuel, 12—during a tough moment for the family.
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck give back on Thanksgiving
Before their Thanksgiving feast, Ben, Jennifer, and their three kids took part in a charity initiative at the Annual Thanksgiving Street Fair, organized by the Midnight Mission homeless shelter in Los Angeles.
After the event, a source mentioned, “they enjoyed Thanksgiving together as a family… The kids appreciate the time spent together. Jen hosted the gathering at her home.”
