From tears to cheers: Jennifer Garner’s graduation rollercoaster amid Ben Affleck absence

Jennifer Garner had a bittersweet moment as her eldest daughter, Violet, reached a major milestone. The 52-year-old actress took to Instagram on Monday to share a heartfelt and tear-filled journey through Violet’s high school graduation. Garner posted a series of candid photos capturing her emotional state during and after the ceremony, showing her pride and sadness.

In the emotional slideshow, Garner clapped and wiped away tears at the graduation, expressing her mixed feelings. The caption read, “Tell me you have a graduate without telling me you have a graduate. (bless our hearts ).” She continued to show her emotions by sobbing on a plane, questioning how she would cope with this new chapter in her life. The series ended with a playful photo of her wearing “2024” sunglasses.

Hollywood moms quickly rallied around Garner in the comments. Reese Witherspoon, who has faced similar milestones, wrote, “Oh honey … I know. You have done a great job, mama! I will be here for support and lots of hugs.” Gwyneth Paltrow, whose daughter Apple is also in college, commented, “I’m sooooo with you .” Ree Drummond reflected on the “deep, searing pain/joy/grief/pride/mourning” of watching a child graduate.

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck: Balancing co-parenting amidst personal turmoil

Garner shares Violet with ex-husband Ben Affleck, along with their younger children, Seraphina and Samuel. Despite their separation in 2015, Garner and Affleck have co-parented their children amicably. Affleck was noticeably absent from Garner’s Instagram post, sparking curiosity amid rumors about his own marriage with Jennifer Lopez.

Sources close to Affleck hinted at trouble in paradise, claiming the actor is reconsidering his whirlwind romance with Lopez, whom he married less than two years ago. The insider told Page Six that Affleck, who was recently seen without his wedding ring and skipped Lopez’s “Atlas” premiere, “understands there is just no way this is going to work.”

As Garner navigates this emotional period, her fans and friends are rallying behind her, offering words of encouragement and understanding. Graduating a child is a significant milestone, and for Jennifer Garner, it’s a moment filled with pride, tears, and an uncertain but hopeful look towards the future.