Brief
Ben Affleck talks co‑parenting with ex‑wife Jennifer Garner on TODAY
The Oscar‑winner describes his joint‑custody routine and the importance of mutual respect.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Ben Affleck, 54, discussed his co‑parenting relationship with ex‑wife Jennifer Garner during an interview with Willie Geist on Sunday’s TODAY show, saying the actress is "spectacular" and that he aims to do about 75% as good as her as a parent.
What happened
Affleck, who shares three children – Violet, 20, Fin, 17, and Sam, 14 – with Garner, explained that the family follows a week‑on, week‑off schedule. He said he picks up the kids from school, spends a week with them, then they return to Garner for the next week.
What the reports add
The Daily Mail article notes that Affleck joked, "I think I’m doing about 75% as good as your mom. And they’re like, ‘Maybe 40%.’" He added, "I’m maxing out. B+," when describing his effort. The piece also mentions his earlier marriage to Jennifer Lopez (2022‑2024) and his comment that his children “refuse to take relationship advice from him” after his two failed marriages.
What was said
"Their mom is spectacular, and always makes me feel like I'm coming up a little short," Affleck told TODAY, as reported by the Daily Mail.
"I think I’m doing about 75% as good as your mom. And they’re like, ‘Maybe 40%.’" he added.
"I’m maxing out. B+," Affleck said when rating his parenting.
How it came about
Affleck and Garner were married from 2005 until their separation in 2015, with the divorce finalized in 2018. Their joint‑custody arrangement has been in place since the split. Earlier Felo News coverage highlighted Affleck’s recent personal challenges, including the loss of both parents in 2026, which he said refocused his priorities on his three children (see Ben Affleck opens up about losing both parents).
Key facts
- Ben Affleck shares three children with ex‑wife Jennifer Garner. (dailymail.co.uk)
- Affleck described his co‑parenting schedule as one week with the kids, then a week with Garner. (dailymail.co.uk)
- He said he aims to do about 75% as good as Garner as a parent. (dailymail.co.uk)
- Affleck joked his parenting rating is "B+". (dailymail.co.uk)
- The interview was conducted on Sunday’s TODAY show with Willie Geist. (dailymail.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] dailymail.co.uk — originally reported as “Ben Affleck reflects on co-parenting dynamic with ex Jennifer Garner”
