Why J.Lo Isn’t Losing Sleep Over Those Ben & Jen Hug Photos (Exclusive Insight!)

Jennifer Lopez has made it clear that she is unbothered by recent photos of her ex-husband Ben Affleck sharing a hug with his former wife, Jennifer Garner, at their son Samuel’s birthday party. Despite the media frenzy that followed the release of these intimate photos, an exclusive source close to Lopez has revealed that she holds no negative feelings about the situation.

The images, which surfaced showing Affleck and Garner, both 52, sharing a warm embrace at Samuel’s 13th birthday celebration on March 2, quickly sparked speculation. However, Lopez, 55, is not letting the moment affect her, as the source shared with PEOPLE that the superstar “isn’t bothered” by the pictures “at all.”

The source further clarified, “Jennifer Garner knows what it is and knows what it is not. And people are reading into it in a way to create drama where there is none.” In other words, the hug was simply a friendly gesture between the former couple, who have maintained an amicable co-parenting relationship.

Lopez, who finalized her divorce from Affleck in January after two years of marriage, reportedly feels no betrayal over the interaction between Affleck and Garner. The source explained, “I think the two Jens are great admirers of the other, and I think they’re all co-parenting. There is no animosity. They are friendly.”

The insider went on to emphasize the often harmful tendency to pit women against one another, a narrative that has played out in this instance, though it’s simply not true. “We’re always pitting women against women. In this case, it’s just not the truth,” they said.

As for the dynamics between Affleck and Garner, insiders say they’ve been on good terms for a while and appear to enjoy each other’s company. The pair, who share three children together—Samuel, Violet (19), and Seraphina (16)—have been seen spending time together as a family, particularly at their children’s events, such as Samuel’s recent paintball-themed birthday bash.

One source shared, “Most of the time, the kids are around too.” Another mentioned that Affleck “usually acts happy around Garner,” who is currently dating businessman John Miller. It’s clear that despite their past, Affleck and Garner continue to put their children first and maintain a respectful, positive relationship.

While Affleck and Garner share co-parenting responsibilities, Lopez has been busy balancing her own professional and family life. In January, Lopez premiered her movie Kiss of the Spider Woman at the Sundance Film Festival, where she received a standing ovation for her performance. In an emotional moment, she said, “I’ve been waiting for this moment my whole life,” expressing her gratitude for the role and the recognition.

Just a month later, Lopez celebrated her twins Max and Emme’s 17th birthday with an emotional Instagram post. The sweet tribute included photos and clips from the twins’ childhood, capturing memories of their close-knit family moments.

While tabloids and social media often stir drama, it’s clear that Lopez, Garner, and Affleck are all focused on maintaining healthy relationships with each other for the sake of their children. As the source put it, the bond between the three is rooted in mutual respect, and Lopez is content with how things are unfolding in her life.