Jennifer Garner – who was once hailed as the rock that helped Ben Affleck recover and find himself – is now said to have had enough. According to multiple sources close to the family, the 13 Going on 30 actress recently walked out of her ex-husband’s life, bluntly declaring: “He is no longer my responsibility.”
The incident comes after Ben reportedly suffered a secret mental breakdown earlier this month – something he tried to keep secret not only from the media but also from those close to him. A source close to the matter said that it was Jennifer who discovered the condition – and what she saw left her devastated.
For years, Jennifer Garner has been Ben’s unofficial “emotional guardian”—even after their 2015 divorce. She’s been there through his struggles with alcoholism, his trips to rehab, and more recently, his current marriage to Jennifer Lopez. But this time, it seems Garner has really drawn the line.
“She’s always been there for him,” a source shared. “But not this time. She was blunt: ‘I’m not your wife, I’m not your therapist, I’m not your nurse.’”
The confrontation reportedly occurred during a meeting between Garner and Affleck to discuss child support. But instead of being amicable, the situation spiraled out of control. The source said Ben was “very fragile” at the time, and when Jennifer tried to voice her concerns, he reacted emotionally, causing her to storm off.
“She got in the car, slammed the door and drove off. Never looked back,” said a witness near the Los Angeles home.
While representatives for both Garner and Affleck declined to comment, social media exploded with speculation. Many questioned whether Jennifer Lopez knew about the crisis, and whether the trouble was a sign that the Affleck family was truly falling apart.
“He was slipping, and Jen [Garner] finally stopped pulling him out of the hole,” said another source. “She wasn’t cold. She was just exhausted.”
The incident has reignited discussions about mental health, relationship boundaries, and the emotional toll of divorce. Jennifer Garner – a woman often admired for her patience and fortitude – may have just sent the clearest message yet: even the biggest heart has its limits.
As for Ben, his friends say he’s increasingly withdrawn, avoiding calls and missing scheduled meetings. Whether this is a new beginning or a sign of a deeper crisis – no one knows. But one thing is for sure – Jennifer Garner won’t be behind him anymore.
Let’s see what happens next.
