J Lo’s solo Thanksgiving snap: Jennifer Lopez beams as she poses with a turkey – while Ben Affleck puts on a cozy show with ex-wife Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Lopez posted a solo photo celebrating Thanksgiving while her ex Ben Affleck was out with his ex Jennifer Garner.

The Jenny From The Block singer, 55, beamed as she proudly showed off her majestic stuffed turkey in a snap posted to her Instagram account.

Meanwhile, her recently estranged husband Ben befriended his children’s mother and ex-wife Jennifer Garner at a charity event.

On Thursday, the former couple, who share children Violet, 18, Fin, 15, and Samuel, 12, reunited to volunteer for Midnight Mission.

The stars, along with their children, helped feed 2,000 homeless people in downtown Los Angeles at the nonprofit’s annual Thanksgiving brunch.

As they helped, the two-time Oscar winner and the actress, both 52, could be seen whispering to each other and wearing matching aprons.

They both appeared in high spirits as they served their community with smiles.

An eyewitness told DailyMail.com that they spent three hours there.

For the occasion, the Alias ​​alum wore her long brunette hair in a high ponytail and a navy sweater.

Wearing a brown button-down shirt, Affleck held close to Garner and his children, including Violet, who wore an orange hoodie and an N95 mask.

Earlier this year, Violet, who began her freshman year at Yale earlier this year, revealed that she had contracted a “post-viral illness” in 2019.

In 2020, Affleck took to Instagram to praise the organization as he acknowledged Midnight Mission’s commitment to “assisting those in need with housing, training, development and recovery.”

He previously told People that he learned about Midnight Mission from a parent at one of his children’s schools.

“I’ve found that when I give other people a little bit of my time, it does a lot for me. I don’t know if it helps them or not, but I know it helps me,” he told the outlet.

“It’s easy to throw up your hands and say there’s nothing you can do,” Affleck said at the time.

“But the truth is that there are people who want to improve their lives, who have difficulties, who need help and who can be helped if you do just a little, give a little money or a little time. It’s just a really powerful thing to connect with people.”

He said his experience with the organization had been “really positive and rewarding.”

Affleck’s sighting comes a day after DailyMail.com reported that he would be spending the holidays with Garner, their three children and boyfriend John Miller.

“Ben and Jen are looking forward to today and Ben is expecting a relaxing day of food and football before he gets back to work on the film,” a source told DailyMail.com exclusively.

“Thanksgiving is about no drama when it comes to Ben. It will be low key, just good vibes and Jen is on board to make today as easy as possible.”

A second insider said he is adamant that nothing will stand in the way of the “meaningful holiday” being celebrated at Garner’s home with Miller, whom she has been dating on and off since 2018.

The businesswoman had previously complained about her involvement in Affleck’s marital dispute with Lopez, but now there is “nothing but love and appreciation” between them all.

“Thanksgiving is a meaningful holiday for them to spend together before the chaos of the holiday season hits,” the source said.

“Jen’s boyfriend is often there and there is no problem at all as they all feel nothing but love and appreciation for each other.”

“And yes, Jen Garner and the kids are cooking Thanksgiving dinner without anyone’s help.”

Affleck, who spent last Thanksgiving with Lopez, will no doubt be on hand to comfort Garner, who announced the heartbreaking news that their nine-year-old golden retriever, Birdie, had died.

The actress paid tribute to her beloved pet, which she acquired shortly after her split from Affleck in 2015.

“She lived a happy puppy life and is now in the role she was born for: angel girl,” she told her Instagram followers on Wednesday. “It is a gift to love and be loved by a creature like Birdie the Doggie.”

Last week, reports surfaced that tensions were brewing between her and Lopez, despite the former taking on the role of “marriage counselor” during Affleck’s split from the singer.

Sources said at the time that she has now decided to distance herself from the On the Floor hitmaker and does not want to have any “communication” with her “unless it involves the children.”

“Her friends think she shouldn’t have gotten so involved in helping JLo fix her marriage to Ben,” the source said.

“Especially considering that Jen was against JLo at times during her own marriage. “Jen is too nice and really wanted to help, so she tried.”

Earlier this year, DailyMail.com was told that Miller was tired of Garner seeing it as her job to help “fix” her ex-husband’s troubled marriage.

“Especially considering that Jen was against JLo at times during her own marriage. “Jen is too nice and really wanted to help, so she tried.”

“John wants nothing more than for Ben to be okay, but it’s not his girlfriend’s responsibility to babysit him,” an insider said at the time.

“Ben has to figure this out himself and his wife has to deal with it. “It’s not Jen’s responsibility and he told her that.”

They added that Affleck was aware that he was a “burden” and tried to avoid talking to Garner about the breakdown of his marriage.

Garner and Affleck tied the knot in 2005, but their divorce was finalized in 2018 after 13 years of marriage.

Affleck reconciled with his ex Lopez in 2022, but she filed for divorce in August after two years of marriage.

Last month, she broke her silence on their split when speaking to Interview Magazine – describing the split as both “sad” and “scary”.

“It feels lonely, unfamiliar and scary.” It feels sad. “It feels desperate,” the hitmaker said when asked what it was like “to be alone.”

“But when you sit in those feelings and think, ‘These things aren’t going to kill me,’ it’s like I’m capable of joy and happiness all on my own.”

“Being in a relationship doesn’t define me.” I can’t seek my happiness from other people. I must have happiness in me.

“I always said I was a happy person, but I was still looking for something for someone else to fill, and then I just said, ‘No, actually I’m good.'”