Why Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner Called Off Divorce & How Their Kids Reportedly Inspired Them To Stay Together

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are back on. The couple has reportedly decided to call off their divorce after more than a year.

According to People, it was Garner, 44, who made the decision. Sources claim she wanted to give their marriage a second chance and that she and Ben still love each other. Their three kids are apparently at the center of the “Miracles From Heaven” actress’ decision.

“They want to keep the family together,” a source close to Affleck and Garner told People.

Rumors of reconciliation have been swirling for some time now. In July 2016, reports surfaced claiming Affleck, 44, and Garner were trying for a baby. Garner shut down the rumors in a quick chat with TMZ.

“How ‘bout that,” she said in response to stories claiming she was hiding a baby bump.

One month later, the family celebrated Affleck’s birthday together. Garner and the kids, Violet, 11; Seraphina, 8; and Samuel, 5; joined him for a trip to the Yellowstone Club in Montana. While it appeared things between the movie stars were going well, Us Weekly reported they had issues.

“They didn’t sleep in the same room,” one source said. “And they are not getting back together.”

Affleck and Garner shocked the world in June 2015, announcing their separation. The couple released a joint statement to several outlets. They claimed, as most celebrity pairs do, that they would remain friendly.

“After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce,” Affleck and Garner said in a statement to E! Online. “We go forward with love and friendship for one another and a commitment to co-parenting our children whose privacy we ask to be respected during this difficult time.”