Ben Affleck and new wife Jennifer Lopez join his ex Jennifer Garner during outing with kids

Jennifer Lopez and husband, Ben Affleck, were seen stepping out in Santa Monica as well as the actor’s ex, Jennifer Garner, with children Maximilian and Samuel on Thursday. 

The Shotgun Wedding actress, 53, who has been busy promoting her upcoming Netflix film titled, The Mother, shares twins Maximilian, also known as Max, and Emme, 15, with her ex-husband, Marc Anthony.

The Air actor, 50, and his ex-wife, 51, share daughters Violet, 17, and Seraphina, 14, as well as son Samuel, 11. 

Lopez opted for stylish comfort as she enjoyed the warmer weather by sporting a short-sleeved, plain white cropped that flashed a glimpse of her toned midriff. 

She additionally wore a pair of cream-colored, baggy trousers that were secured with a belt made of the same material around the waist.  

Stepping out: Jennifer Lopez, 53, and husband, Ben Affleck, 50, were seen stepping out in Santa Monica as well as the actor’s ex, Jennifer Garner, 51, with children Maximilian and Samuel on Thursday

The On The Floor hitmaker slipped into a pair of white and gold sneakers to coincide with the color scheme of her outfit for the day. 

Her long locks were parted in the middle, and effortlessly flowed down straight past her shoulders. 

She accessorized her look by adding a pair of large, gold-hooped earrings along with a chained necklace with a circular pendant that rested on top of her plain shirt. 

Jennifer threw on a pair of stylish, brown shades to protect her eyes as she strolled under the bright sunshine alongside husband Ben, as well as Max and Samuel. 

The star opted to not carry a heavy purse or handbag, and simply held her smartphone in her left hand as they walked along the crowded sidewalk. 

The Gone Girl actor was also seen opting for casual comfort wearing a pair of slightly faded blue jeans along with a red, Charles Dickens printed T-shirt. 

The Oscar winner layered his ensemble with a black jacket that he chose to leave unbuttoned for the midday outing in Santa Monica. 

He slipped into a pair of colorful, Nike sneakers as he guided Jennifer, who he will celebrate his one-year wedding anniversary with later in July, and Max and Samuel. While Max donned a white and black outfit, Samuel was seen sporting red and dark navy.  

Keeping it casual: Jennifer threw on a pair of stylish, brown shades to protect her eyes as she strolled under the bright sunshine alongside husband Ben, as well as Max and Samuel

Keeping it casual: Jennifer threw on a pair of stylish, brown shades to protect her eyes as she strolled under the bright sunshine alongside husband Ben, as well as Max and Samuel

Also spotted: At the same vicinity, Jennifer Garner was also pictured arriving in a sleek vehicle on Thursday

Also spotted: At the same vicinity, Jennifer Garner was also pictured arriving in a sleek vehicle on Thursday  

Jennifer Garner, who celebrated her 51st birthday earlier this week on Monday, was also seen arriving at the same vicinity as she drove in a sleek, blue vehicle on Thursday. 

The star, who was recently seen stepping out with her son, Samuel, threw on a pair of fashionable shades and sported what appeared to be a gray blazer.  

Lopez has previously opened up about co-parenting with their exes and their blended families, and recently discussed the topic during an interview with Vogue late last year in November. 

The Hustlers actress gushed that Garner is, ‘an amazing co-parent,’ and that both she and Ben, ‘work really well together.’ The former couple had tied the knot back in 2005 until their divorce was finalized in 2018. 

In regards to joining their families together, the singer stated, ‘The transition is a process that needs to be handled with so much care.’

She explained that the children, ‘have so many feelings. They’re teens. But it’s going really well so far.’ 

‘What I hope to cultivate with our family is that his kids have a new ally in me and my kids have a new ally in him [Affleck], someone who really loves and cares about them but can have a different perspective and help me see things that I can’t see with my kids because I’m so emotionally tied up.’

In an article published by Entertainment Tonight last month in March, a source informed the outlet that Jennifer and Ben are ‘doing fantastic’ and that the two stars are ‘incredibly supportive of one another.’ 

In regards to co-parenting, the insider added, ‘Their families are continuing to mesh well together, and their kids are getting along for the most part.’  

The source continued, ‘They know they live a very privileged life and are grateful for all the opportunities they’re given,’ and explained that all parents are ‘very involved’ in raising their children. 

Blended families: In regards to co-parenting, an insider told Entertainment Tonight, 'Their families are continuing to mesh well together, and their kids are getting along for the most part'; Ben and wife Jennifer seen with her twins, Max and Emme

Blended families: In regards to co-parenting, an insider told Entertainment Tonight, ‘Their families are continuing to mesh well together, and their kids are getting along for the most part’; Ben and wife Jennifer seen with her twins, Max and Emme 

Previous relationship: The Air actor and his ex-wife and The Last Thing He Told Me star share daughters Violet, 17, and Seraphina, 14, as well as son Samuel, 11; the actress seen with her three children in 2018

Previous relationship: The Air actor and his ex-wife and The Last Thing He Told Me star share daughters Violet, 17, and Seraphina, 14, as well as son Samuel, 11; the actress seen with her three children in 2018 

Keeping busy: Garner recently attended the premiere of her Apple TV+ thriller, The Last Thing He Told Me, which became available for streaming earlier last week; seen earlier this month in Los Angeles

Keeping busy: Garner recently attended the premiere of her Apple TV+ thriller, The Last Thing He Told Me, which became available for streaming earlier last week; seen earlier this month in Los Angeles 

Having a blast: The singer and actress has also been busy promoting her upcoming Netflix project called, The Mother, which premieres on the streaming site next month on May 12

Having a blast: The singer and actress has also been busy promoting her upcoming Netflix project called, The Mother, which premieres on the streaming site next month on May 12

Along with focusing on their families, the stars have also been filtering through busy schedules of their own in the entertainment industry. 

Ben’s latest film titled, Air, which also starred celebrities such as pal, Matt Damon and Viola Davis, was released earlier this month on April 5. 

His wife, Jennifer, has also been promoting her upcoming Netflix project called, The Mother, which premieres on the streaming site next month on May 12. 

Garner recently attended the premiere of her Apple TV+ thriller, The Last Thing He Told Me, which became available for streaming earlier last week. Since her divorce from Ben, Jennifer has been romantically linked to John Miller.