Jennifer Garner
Jennifer Garner may have negative feelings regarding Ben Affleck’s relationship with Lindsay Shookus. Pictured: Garner attends a special screening of “Wakefield” hosted by FIJI Water and the Cinema Society at Landmark Sunshine Cinema on May 18, 2017 in New York City. Getty Images/Craig Barritt

Jennifer Garner marked the second year anniversary of her split from Ben Affleck by traveling to Malibu with her female friends.

Photos of the actress leaving Nobu over the weekend were released online by Entertainment Tonight. According to the publication, Garner and Affleck announced their decision to go their separate ways one day after their 10th anniversary in 2015. On April 13 of this year, they finally filed for a divorce.

Read: Will Jennifer Garner return to television as Sydney Bristow in “Alias”?

Despite being separated for two years now, Affleck only moved out of their home in May. A source said that the couple wanted the transition to be as smooth as possible for their three children: Violet, 11, Seraphina, 8, and Samuel, 5. “Ben and Jen are working closely together to make sure the kids are doing find during this transition and that it doesn’t interrupt their lives too much. They have their own traditions and things they’ll do together as a family still,” the source said.

On Saturday, the actress was also photographed jogging along the streets of Los Angeles. The “13 Going On 30” star was wearing a gray long-sleeved henley t-shirt over a black top. Prior to her weekend outing, Garner and Affleck also vacationed in the Bahamas with their three children. An insider told US Weekly that while the estranged couple did not share a bedroom together, Affleck and Garner occupied adjoining rooms throughout their trip.

“Jen feels it is most beneficial for the kids to have their father present. Jen will always do whatever it takes to provide the best arrangements for them that she can,” the insider said.

Meanwhile, Garner spoke with Vanity Fair in March 2016 about her relationship with Affleck. Despite their decision to split, Garner spoke highly of the father of her three children. “We still have to help each other get through this. He’s still the only person who really knows the truth about things. And I’m still the only person that knows some of his truths… No one needs to hate him for me. I don’t hate him. Certainly we don't need to beat the guy up. Don’t worry – my eyes were wide open during the marriage. I’m taking good care of myself,” she said.

RELATED STORIES