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Let's talk about the Bennifer reunion rumours. No, not that Jen.

To be filed firmly in the 'you can't make this stuff up' column, there are rumours surfacing this week that Ben Affleck has rekindled his relationship with a certain ex named Jennifer.

No, not that Jennifer.

This time it is not Jennifer Lopez (who filed for divorce in 2024), it is *checks notes* oh, his other ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.

Sadfleck is juggling Jennifers like he juggles five cups of iced coffee on his daily depression walk.

Is this Jennifer 3.0? The history between these three is complicated to say the least.

In the '00s, Ben got engaged to Jen (Lopez!) before he went on to marry another Jen (Garner!) then he left that Jen (still Garner) before returning to the original Jen (back to Lopez!) for a two-year marriage, but according to recent reports, he has reverted back to the other Jen (Garner again??).

I'M SO CONFUSED. DOES THIS MAN KNOW ANYONE NOT NAMED JENNIFER?

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Okay okay, let's all calm down... well, me specifically. What has actually happened?

WELL. WELL. Affleck and Garner were photographed canoodling!! CANOODLING, YOU HEAR.

In a blurry image that could be a pair of large dogs tbh, you can see Affleck wrapping his arms around his ex-wife during a paintball outing with their son, Samuel.

That's it. That's the story.

The Daily Mail is claiming via a source that Affleck declared that Garner was 'the love of his life' but that's not the most reliable of tidbits. There is, however, an update from People Magazine.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner were married for 10 years. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner were married for over 10 years. Image: Getty.

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The twosome have been happily co-parenting for years, ever since their divorce was finalised in 2018.

"They have been on good terms for a while now and seem to enjoy chatting and hanging out," a source said to PEOPLE, but clarified, "Most of the time, the kids are around too."

But they did add that Affleck "usually acts happy around" his ex-wife but he has been "extra giddy lately… much more affectionate." Oop!

The feeling could be mutual? A source said that Jen "doesn't seem to mind," as she "seems to enjoy spending time with Ben," with whom she shares their three kids.

"Right now, Jen has only good things to say about him," they said.

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In response to reports, a source close to Ben told TMZ that any headlines suggesting the exes have a romantic relationship are "ridiculous" gossip.

It's also worth mentioning a spanner in the works; a spanner shaped as a living, breathing businessman named John Miller.

Unlike Ben, who is thriving in his single gal era, Garner is happily dating someone else.

She is not sitting patiently waiting for her turn on Ben's Jennifer roster.

Garner has been in a long-term relationship with Miller since 2018.

"She's doing great," an insider told PEOPLE. "She loves her new home that she built for her and the kids. John is a fantastic boyfriend. Their relationship is very normal."

Normal?? Sounds boring to me, but we do love that for Garner who probably doesn't need to be involved in the silliness her ex-husband's very existence tends to inspire+e.

As for Ben, there are plenty more Jennifers in the sea.

Single or not, be damned! Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Hudson and Jennifer Love Hewitt are all ready and waiting for their Bennifer moment.

Personally, my money is on Jennifer Coolidge. I'd like to see it!

Feature image: Getty.

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