Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have successfully fostered a friendly relationship since their divorce in 2018.

On Friday, the former couple was seen showcasing their cooperative dynamic as they accompanied their 14-year-old son, Samuel, on an errand in the sunny streets of Los Angeles.

Their cheerful demeanor was unmistakable, with both appearing at ease and content, as if past differences were far behind them.

Jennifer Garner, 53, radiated joy, walking with a spring in her step and affectionately wrapping an arm around Samuel’s shoulders.

Meanwhile, Ben Affleck, also 53, maintained his usual calm and relaxed presence. Not long ago, he treated Samuel to a meal at McDonald’s, demonstrating his laid-back approach as they strolled through a parking lot.

Together, Affleck and Garner, who are also parents to Violet, 20, and Fin, 17, have prioritized maintaining a united family front. They consistently come together for special occasions like holidays and their children’s birthdays, exemplifying their commitment to family despite their separation.

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck put on another united front as they took their son Samuel, 14, on an errand run in sunny Los Angeles on Friday

The Argo director appeared to be his usually complacent self while the Alias alum had a bounce in her step

On February 28, the Argo director and the Alias alum carried on their annual tradition by co-hosting a paintball party for Samuel’s 14th birthday.

They were seen arriving to Combat Paintball Park in Castaic, California and looking ready for action.

The year before, while celebrating their son’s 13th birthday at the same paintball park, Affleck was spotted affectionately hugging Garner and laughing with her.

Their latest outing comes after Garner spoke candidly about the realities of co-parenting three children across two households with her ex-husband.

Speaking to host Charlotte Owen on Bustle’s One Nightstand YouTube series, Garner addressed how she finds the balance in raising her children with a ‘conscientious upbringing and ‘appreciation.’

‘And I think my kids’ dad does too. Especially when your kids grow up in two separate households, I become mom and dad and he becomes dad and mom,’ she said.

‘You kind of can’t help it, right? Because you don’t have the benefit of both sides of the yin and yang being in the same house.

‘There’s a little bit of loss in that, but there’s also something gained in that. You also just learn. It’s made me let go and not focus so much on bringing up.’

The former couple – seen in 2014 – were married for 10 years and share three children and often get together for holidays and kids’ birthdays 

Affleck and Garner – pictured with their brood in 2013 – have remained a solid family unit against all odds

The actress (pictured on January 11) previously described the breakdown of her marriage to Affleck as ‘hard’ 

Garner has been in a relationship with burger chain CEO John Miller (pictured) for seven years and they’re still going strong

In a recent interview with Marie Claire UK, Garner described the breakdown of her marriage as ‘hard.’

‘You have to be smart about what you can and can’t handle, and I could not handle what was out there,’ she admitted. ‘The fact of it is what was hard. The actual breaking up of a family is what was hard. Losing a true partnership and friendship is what was hard.’

The actress added putting her children first never felt like a sacrifice, despite her career in Hollywood: ‘It definitely shaped the jobs I chose, in a big way.’

Garner’s relationship with burger chain CEO John Miller, meanwhile, continues to go strong after seven years, while Affleck’s second marriage to Jennifer Lopez ended in 2024 after two years.