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Jennifer Garner Opens Up About Heartbreaking Divorce Journey

1/8/2026

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Summary

Garner Shares Divorce Insights

Jennifer Garner, the actress, discussed her painful divorce from Ben Affleck in Marie Claire UK, describing the emotional difficulty of "breaking up a family" and losing a true partnership.
She emphasized the importance of community support during this time, noting, "That's where your resilience is."
Garner noted that their co-parenting has evolved into a peaceful partnership.
The second season of The Last Thing He Told Me premieres on February 20.

History

Historical Context

The Divorce Reform Act of 1969, effective from January 1, 1971, revolutionized divorce in England and Wales by allowing couples to separate without proving fault, reflecting a shift towards recognizing individual autonomy. This change led to a dramatic rise in divorce rates, with over 140,000 granted in 1972, and continues to influence contemporary family dynamics and co-parenting discussions.

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Garner Shares Divorce Insights

Jennifer Garner, the actress, discussed her painful divorce from Ben Affleck in Marie Claire UK, describing the emotional difficulty of "breaking up a family" and losing a true partnership.
She emphasized the importance of community support during this time, noting, "That's where your resilience is."
Garner noted that their co-parenting has evolved into a peaceful partnership.
The second season of The Last Thing He Told Me premieres on February 20.

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