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Exposing Michael Ray and Audrina Patridge

Photo credits: Audrina Patridge/Instagram and Michael Ray/Instagram

Officially a couple, country musician Michael Ray and reality TV star Audrina Patridge are the newest Hollywood-meets-Nashville romance that has everyone buzzing. Though the couple’s newly discovered relationship seems like a match made in entertainment heaven, some fans are hypothesizing that this combo could cause more problems than it is worth.

How Did Michael Ray And Audrina Patridge Meet? 

The pair were seen together in multiple cute pictures on social media, but fans were speculating that they were dating weeks ago. Audrina just recently made their romance official on Instagram. She uploaded a lovely picture of the two along with the remark, “There’s a lot of things in life worth letting go, But the ones that mean the most, you gotta hold”.

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One can’t help but wonder… How did these two even cross paths? One Reddit thread is loaded with fan/hater claims that transcend a random meeting. According to rumors, they met via industry connections and their relationship grew rapidly over common experiences in the limelight. By taking a close look at their social media profiles, fans have discovered that their relationship may have spanned several months before public knowledge of them being together.

Just as well, not everyone is sure this relationship is a wise one. Are Michael Ray and Adrina Patridge meant to be together, or will this relationship likely flop? Let’s dive in.

Will Michael Ray And Audrina Patridge’s Relationship Last? 

Firstly, there’s the glaring difference in their backgrounds. Michael Ray is a rising star in the country music scene who has been surfing his career with successes like “Think A Little Less” and “One That Got Away”. 

Conversely, Audrina Patridge, who became well-known on MTV’s “The Hills,” has been negotiating the erratic terrain of reality TV celebrity. Their lives are quite different, hence putting them together long-term could prove difficult.

Although opposites can definitely attract, their daily lives and job pressures may cause conflict given their differences. While Audrina’s obligations are typically connected to the entertainment venues of Los Angeles, Michael’s existence on the road as a touring musician necessitates protracted distances away from home. These practical difficulties could strain their relationship and complicate their ability to keep a strong, long-lasting link.

Past Relationship Woes

Both Audrina and Michael have baggage of their fair share. Michael’s high-profile divorce from fellow country singer Carly Pearce was a turbulent affair with rumors of adultery and trust problems floating around in gossip circles. Legal disputes and public turmoil dogged Audrina’s previous relationship with BMX athlete Corey Bohan. These pasts imply that Michael and Audrina have unresolved problems that might surface in their new relationship.

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The Pressure of Public Scrutiny

Another important thing to consider is the great public scrutiny they will probably encounter… and already have, according to Reddit. Though both Michael and Audrina are no strangers to the stage, their new relationship will be under a magnifying glass, with haters and fans both analyzing every action. Many celebrity relationships have been known to be destroyed by this continual strain.

And lastly, one wonders whether they are both ready for another committed relationship. While both might find solace in starting a new romance, it’s important to ask whether they have taken the time to heal and grow. A whirlwind relationship could offer a fleeting distraction, but a strong basis is very essential for long-term relationships.

Ultimately, only time will tell whether Michael Ray and Audrina Patridge’s romance is meant for a happily ever after or if it is another Hollywood love story blazingly bright and rapidly fading.

Kehlani Speaks Out About Cheating Ex

Photo credit: Kehlani/Instagram

Affairs are one of those things that are romanticized in a lot of music and TV. However, the act of cheating on a partner is hurtful and damaging to a lot of people. Kehlani knows the pain, but they remained quiet about the situation for the last 10 years.

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The singer-songwriter is now opening up about the situation due to their new song Better Not, which is on her new album titled Crash. They talked about the incident with Nessa on Hot 97, where they went into what made this situation diabolical. This was more than just a cheating scandal.

Kehlani Puts Her Pain Into a Song

The 29-year-old singer still holds onto the feelings from 10 years ago. However, she has decided to put those feelings into a song, called Better Not. It is a song that goes through the process of finding out that her ex was cheating on her.

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During the interview with Nessa, the host described the lyrics of the song as “alarming.” The song goes into how Kehlani and the unnamed ex were “little more than friends.” They didn’t have a label on what they were, but the betrayal still hurt.

The singer didn’t share the name of the ex, but they did go into some of the things that they found at the time. Their age may have played a part in the way that they reacted at first, but it was something on the crazy side of things. Fans have taken a look at the timeline of what happened to see which ex it could be. Kehlani was attached to PartyNextDoor and Kyrie Irving at the time, according to People Magazine.

Kehlani Found Polaroids of the Other Women

In the interview, Kehlani described some of the “diabolical” elements of the betrayal. They shared that their ex kept a stack of Polaroids in his travel bag. They were of all the women he would be with while on the road, despite being with Kehlani at the time.

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Kehlani explained that they were cleaning up while the ex was on a trip out of town. That’s when they found the Polaroids. Rather than confront the ex, they decided to throw the Polaroids away, thinking “Oh my God. Terrifying.” They do say that they were 19 or 20 at the time of the incident, and they may have a different view if they saw the Polaroids now. However, a person can only react with the experience and knowledge they have at the time.

Kehlani Offers Advice To 19-Year-Olds

Kehlani went on to share how there were some crazier things that happened in the relationship but didn’t elaborate about them. All she said was “so it checks out” when it comes to the idea of having the photos. The situation never came up in their relationship, but now the truth is out there in the form of a song and a radio interview.

The R&B singer went on to offer advice to other 19-year-olds to watch out for what their being pulled into. It’s easy to get “spun up in some s***.” However, they don’t care what their exes are up to, putting focus on their own happiness.

Tristan Thompson Acknowledges Other Son

Photo credit: Tristan Thompson/Instagram

Tristan Thompson shared an adorable moment with his eldest son on Instagram. It is a rare photo amid some family drama happening at the moment.

The Canadian basketball player has four children with three different women. His eldest son, Prince, is with ex Jordan Craig. He also shares two children, True and Tatum with Khloé Kardashian, and has one child, Theo, with fitness model Maralee Nichols.

Tristan Thompson Spends Quality Time with Prince

People Magazine shared the Instagram photos, highlighting the caption “Lunch date with my Prince.” The father-son duo took numerous photos together, sharing their cheeseburger and fries and enjoying time with silly faces together.

There were also photos of the two playing outside a Christian Dior furniture.

Many fans took to the comments to share how much the father and son duo look-alike. Prince is a “mini-me” version of Thompson. Some commenters did touch on the fact that there aren’t as many photos with Prince as there are with his other children. Commenters questioned whether there was a problem between their relationship.

Kai Craig Speaks Out About Tristan Thompson’s Parenting

The photos come in the midst of family drama. Craig’s sister, Kai, spoke out about the 42-year-old’s parenting of Prince. She took to Instagram to share that Thompson “can’t seem to show up and be a real parent for my nephew Prince.”

Those comments came off the back of an episode of The Kardashians that showed Thompson on good terms with his ex Khloé. The two coparent True and Tatum well when on the screen in the reality show.

Kai wasn’t happy about the Kardashians defending his character. She made it clear that Thompson isn’t a good father if he can’t be a good father to all four of his children. She shared that the NBA player doesn’t spend the same amount of quality time with Prince compared to the quality time he spends with True and Tatum.

Commenters Defend Tristan Thompson

Theo wasn’t mentioned in all of this, and Nichols hasn’t spoken out about the disparity between the treatment of True and Tatum compared to that of Theo. However, commenters have pointed out that he also isn’t included in the social media posts as much as the children with Kardashian.

Some commenters did come to Thompson’s defense regarding this. It is possible that Nichols doesn’t want her son to be all over Thompson’s social media? While the Kardashian children are regularly on TV through their reality programs, not all of Thompson’s exes put their children in the public eye. Thompson may be abiding by the wishes of the moms involved.

News Week reports that Thompson didn’t initially acknowledge Theo. Nichols sued Thompson for child support, and a paternity test was used to prove he was the father. He then publicly apologized to Khloe Kardashian as the two were still in a relationship at the time, and Thompson was eventually ordered to pay almost $10,000 per month in child support to Nichols.

Ryan Anderson Reacts to Gypsy Rose’s Pregnancy

Photo credits: The Ryan Anderson/TikTok and Gypsy Rose Blanchard/TikTok

Gypsy Rose Blanchard announced she was expecting her first child with Ken Urker early in July 2024. Sources say that she told husband Ryan Anderson of the pregnancy before sharing with everyone else.

Blanchard filed for divorce from Anderson in April 2024. She will deal with the divorce proceedings while dealing with pregnancy. A source told Us Magazine that Anderson is still “in love” with Blanchard, but he respects her wishes.

Ryan Anderson Feels Like Ken Urker Stole His Life

While Anderson wishes the best for Blanchard, he is sad due to the circumstances of Blanchard’s happy news. He reportedly feels like 31-year-old Ken stole his life. He is still partly in love with his wife. While he knew the announcement was coming, it still hurt. He has been down about the situation since Blanchard told him the truth.

The two have been married for two years. They married while Blanchard was still in prison for asking her boyfriend at the time to kill her mom, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard. Many will know of Gypsy Rose due to the Hulu series The Act, starring Joey King. Gypsy Rose was a victim of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, with her mother making her sick to gain attention and sympathy. Her boyfriend at the time, Nicholas Godejohn, killed Dee Dee. He is still serving his prison sentence for that.

Gypsy Rose and Ryan attempted to deal with their marriage issues after Gypsy Rose was released from prison in December 2023. However, her ex-fiance, Urker, got in touch with her.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Is Expecting a Baby with Ken Urker

While Blanchard denies that she left Anderson for Urker, she also states that she put her feelings for Urker on the backburner to make her marriage with Anderson work. In the end, the marriage wasn’t working, and Blanchard chose to be with Urker.

She did tell Anderson about the pregnancy as soon as possible. He respected her wish to keep it out of the press until she was ready to share the news on social media.

Just recently, Blanchard had to set the record straight about the paternity of her baby. She made it clear to everyone that Urker is definitely the father. According to Page Six, she shared that she left Anderson in mid-March. There is no chance that the baby is his. She also put dates in a social media post so that people would stop questioning the paternity.

According to People Magazine, Anderson could still be on the birth certificate as the father due to a technicality. If the divorce isn’t finalized by the time the baby is born, Louisiana Law states that the husband must be listed as the father until paternity is established if the mother is still married or the divorce hasn’t been finalized for more than 300 days.

Anderson didn’t believe the pregnancy at first, but he was amicable as he realized the truth. Sources haven’t said if Anderson will sign an affidavit to put Urker on the birth certificate or not.

Zac Brown’s Getting His Karma

Photo credit: Zac Brown/Instagram

Zac Brown is getting divorced for the second time. This time it is after just four months of marriage. His ex-wife is speaking out, and fans note that Brown is getting his karma dished to him.

Fans have taken to Reddit to discuss the situation, as well as looking for the truth. While Brown said that he had tried to work on his marriage, his ex-wife makes it clear that something else is going on.

Was Zac Brown Abusive to His Wives?

His second wife, Kelly Yazdi, took to social media to share some of the words that the lead singer of the Zac Brown Band told her. They included dictating photos that had to be removed from her Instagram and blocking her modeling career. She shares that he would allow her to post things and then tell her to take it down, making it clear that he didn’t want others looking at “what is mine.”

At the end of the main post, Yazdi shared that Brown would gaslight, stonewall, and threaten. They are all signs of narcissistic abuse.

Reddit commenters discussed the situation, with some who know Brown from the past saying that the allegations aren’t that surprising. They also bring up that Brown allegedly forced his first wife to continue having children until she gave him a son.

Some Redditors did admit that they assumed the end of the marriage was due to infidelity and not abuse. While some claimed that the post from Yazdi was very similar to Jonah Hill’s ex Sarah after their split, other commenters made a note that abusers tend to follow the same playbook.

Zac’s Controlling Demeanor

Other commenters on Reddit point out that Brown has attempted to keep his name out of situations in the past. He was found in a hotel room with drugs and strippers, but he allegedly paid off the cops to keep his name out of it all. Someone tipped off TMZ, leading to the story to spread.

Others have shared experiences with the band on their own where they would be happy and smiling. The minute Brown walked into the room, everything would change. The entire band would remain silent, as if scared of saying something around him.

Brown has turned to the courts to get a restraining order and to get the social media post by Yazdi taken down. He claims that the post goes against a confidentiality agreement that she signed in 2022.

That was followed by Yazdi making it clear that she will not “be silenced” about the situation, according to Taste of Country.

Brown likes to control the situation, and Yazdi is not allowing that to happen. She is being threatened with defamation suits, and she refuses to remain silent. She went on to share another post shortly after a music video, which included a “false and defamatory caricature obviously intended to be [Yazdi],” stating how ironic his statements are. He wants things to be private, but then goes on to release a music video that deliberately mocked their wedding.

Karma is coming for Brown. 

Why Mady Gosselin Won’t Stand Up to Kate

Photo credit: Kate Gosselin/Instagram

Mady, her sister Cara and the rest of the Gosselin children were front and center during the airing of their big family’s reality show, but now they seem to be taking a backseat to their mother Kate in public.

Are they afraid to speak out against Kate or are they just kids being kids when the camera is rolling?

Here’s what we know:

Kate Gosselin Reassured Her Children Are Doing Well 

After a tumultuous time on air with her large family and now ex-husband during the original airing period for “Jon & Kate + Eight”, Kate has had to reassure the public that her children are in fact doing well. 

But, their public appearances and interviews have mostly made fans suspect that she’s telling her kids to bite their lips. During an interview on TODAY, she stated:

“They get really frustrated that people assume certain things in our house and they always say, ‘But that’s not how it is, mommy. Why do they say that about us?’ They’re just really regular, everyday, awesome teenagers.”

Mady And Cara’s Stunned Silence And Awkward Glances

Not everyone was convinced by this positive statement, though. Especially considering how quiet her twin daughters Cara and Mady were during the interview. They offered nothing but stunned silence and awkward glances at Kate whenever questions were directed at them.

Fans have been wondering whether or not Mady and Cara are afraid to call out their mother’s behavior or if they’re just a bit camera shy after so many years spent off-screen.

Mady And Cara Speak Out 

To her credit, Kate did seem to encourage Mady and Cara to voice their opinions during the interview, but they didn’t have much to say about things. According to TODAY, Kate stated: “It’s your chance, spit it out. […]

This is the most wordless I’ve heard them all morning. I don’t want to speak for them but, Mady, go ahead. 

Sort of the things that you said in (People) magazine, that years later they’re good, they’re fine. Go for it, it’s your chance.”

Mady had nothing to add, though, simply stating: “No. You just said it.”

She did later mention that being on their TV show helped them rather than hurt them.

Jon Gosselin Concerned About Their Children Developmentally 

Their dad, Jon, though not present at the interview, has expressed his issues with Kate’s parenting. According to Fox News, he said:

“I saw my kids not growing up normally, like I grew up, and having community. 

Yes, they got to travel the world, and yes, they got these fabulous things, and yes, they have trust funds, and they’re taken care of educationally. Great. 

But developmentally, they have problems with their peers, and they have problems with talking to other people, and they have problems with wants and needs and manners and morals and what’s right and what’s wrong. I think more so than someone who grows up off TV.”

‘People Expect Us To Be Damaged …’

Cara and Mady were reported by CNN to have said that they were better than ever after the TV show. They stated:

“People expect us to be damaged. […] [they] think we’re supposed to be so messed up, like, ‘Ooh, the poor Gosselin kids, they’re going to be scarred for life, waaaaah.’ Here’s the big news: We’re not messed up.

It’s so false. We’re fine. We’re better than ever, actually.”

Prince Harry Resents Meghan Markle

Photo credit: Prince Harry & Meghan/Instagram

Rumors are rising regarding Harry and Meghan’s marriage. 

Some are claiming Harry really resents his current lifestyle and his wife Meghan. They claim he is ready to reunite with family and friends in the UK, but is being forced to stick to his current script. 

Could Harry and Meghan be heading for a breaking point? Here’s what we know:

The Royal Author Cries Foul 

    Royal author Tom Quinn told The Mirror that Harry had essentially been cut off from his former social life due to his relationship with Meghan, according to Sky News. His words on the matter were:

    “Harry…is increasingly bored and looking back across the Atlantic where most of his army and school friends still live and whom he never sees because they won’t visit him in the States because they find Meghan difficult.”

    Sky News reported that Tom claimed Harry’s friends resented Meghan for turning him into a “hippy” and making him “woke”. He stated:

    “Conservative with both a small and a big C, they see the new Harry as a tree-hugger with whom they have nothing in common.”

    According to Hindustan Times, he also stated:

    “The truth is that Harry has reinvented himself in a way that just doesn’t work for his family or for friends from the past when he was a very different character.”

    ‘I Hope They Can Work This Out …’

    Is Harry’s transformation good or bad? Is Meghan really to blame for the rift that has formed in Harry’s life? 

    One supportive commenter on Sky News had the following to add to the conversation:

    “I love Harry and Meghan. Their children are beautiful. If there is problems on the home front, I hope they can work this out.  

    The only thing I can see this far, is it seems every move they have made has been what Meghan wants.

    She needs to understand that you can’t plan your life out. She needs to understand marriage is a two way street.”

    Prince Harry’s Social Life Has Changed 

      The Hindustan Times highlights the difference between Harry’s social circle and that of his wife, Meghan. They claim that while Harry has atrophied, his wife’s has blossomed.

      But, the couple appear to be as active as ever in the public eye and Harry’s comments regarding his and Meghan’s public engagements seem pretty positive. When interviewed by People about their recent visit to Nigeria, Harry said:

      “There’s only so much one can do from home and over Zoom, so we look forward to traveling more because the work matters. Whether it’s the Archewell Foundation, Invictus or any of our other causes, there will always be reasons to meet the people at the heart of our work. […]

      I’m so happy with the growth of Invictus and to include Nigeria. […] I’m very happy.” 

      Although those close to the royal family clearly take issue with Harry and Meghan’s actions, Harry hasn’t mentioned any ill will towards Meghan so far.

      A New Day For the Duke and Duchess

        According to Express, Hilary Fordwich asserted there was no way for Harry to repair the rift in his family if Prince William has any say in the matter. She said:

        “It is widely known within the family that Prince William has laid down an absolute ban on Harry returning in any way, shape or form into his former royal family fold.”

        Vogue has a less dramatic take on the situation, going so far as to suggest Harry and Meghan could indeed return to the UK without all of their usual drama someday soon.

        How a White Couple Exploited Their Black Adopted Child

        PHOTO CREDITS: WEST VIRGINIA REGIONAL JAIL & CORRECTIONAL FACILITY AUTHORITY

        This case shocked West Virginia. A white couple is accused of forcing two Black adoptees to work on their farm. Jeanne Whitefeather, 62, and Donald Lantz, 63, face a 17-count indictment that includes human trafficking, civil rights violations, child neglect, and the forced labor of minors.

        Details first came to light in October 2023 after a 911 call to local police in Kanawha County. The caller was concerned about the welfare of the children. What the police actually found at the farm was truly alarming.

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        The two children, then aged 14 and 16, were locked away inside a small room in a barn. The conditions were deplorable, lacking even the most basic of necessities, like running water or a bathroom. The children were being used as slaves, Judge Maryclaire Akers who is presiding over the case, later remarked.

        What shocked West Virginians most was how the accused couple targeted children, finding them in shelters among other homeless youths. As well as being forced to work, they were barred from the house and made to live outside.

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        In a move that strongly suggests Whitefeather and Lantz knew exactly what they were doing, the unscrupulous couple had relocated from Washington State after they’d come under suspicion, skipping out on an investigation into how they were treating the children in their care.  

        The Whitefeather and Lantz Isn’t Unique

        Despite the couple’s attorney, Mark Plants, insisting the indictment is the result of a misunderstanding, the local community has been stunned by the scale of the allegations. The prosecution described a much different scenario than the one given by Plants, one of systematic and inhuman child abuse that amounts to criminal exploitation.

        There have been calls for more rigorous adoption screening especially when the adoption involves children from different racial backgrounds. This case has stunned people. But, it has reignited discussions about how vulnerable children in transracial adoptions are.

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        Sadly, this case shadows that of the Hart family, where 6 adopted Black children were killed by their white adoptive mother in 2018. That case left a community reeling, and it sparked calls for urgent reform. The fact something similar has happened again so soon underscores the endemic shortcomings of the foster care system. 

        Lantz and Whitefeather are being held in custody on a $500,000 bond in the South Central Regional Jail until their September 9th trial date. It’s the prosecution’s aim to secure the funds derived from their criminal activity for the traumatized children.

        This tragic story has ways to go before reaching its conclusion. It’s a tale that has forced people into re-examining racial bias. For many, the greatest shock has been that such a thing still takes place in the 21st century. Because this case is so abhorrent, there is hope it will stir the powers that be into immediate action. Hopefully, something definitive will finally get done to protect vulnerable children alone and in care in America.

        The Truth About Dr. Dre’s Secret Daughter

        Photo Credits: Dr. Dre/Instagram

        Dr. Dre reportedly had a secret child with his alleged mistress Kili Anderson. For over a decade, tabloids have run with the story that the pair had a child together during their relationship. But a 2019 lawsuit may have just revealed everything.

        Dr. Dre is one of the most influential people in the hip-hop industry. He’s a former member of the rap group N.W.A and helped launch Eminem’s career. He’s also an accomplished solo artist, who has won countless awards and sold millions of records throughout his career.

        He was married to Nicole Young for well over 20 years before she filed for divorce in 2020, saying that she was abused by Dr. Dre throughout the marriage. He has denied this allegation. The two officially divorced in 2021 and Dr. Dre paid her a reported $100 million in the divorce settlement.

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        During their divorce proceedings, several of Dr. Dre’s alleged mistresses were brought in to be questioned. Among them were Kili Anderson, Jillian Speer, and Crystal Rogers. The trio tried their best to avoid becoming involved in the case, but they were eventually deposed.

        Also, each of the three was fined $2,500 for resisting the efforts to bring them in for questioning. Young and her attorneys wanted the women brought in to ask about their alleged relationships with Dr. Dre, and whether he provided them with money and gifts.

        Beginning in 2013, rumors began circulating that Dr. Dre was having an affair with Anderson and that the pair had a child together. He has since denied these allegations.

        Anderson’s Legal Battle Exposed Everything

        However, Dr. Dre’s name came up in some legal files regarding a case that Anderson was involved with in 2019. A former employee of Anderson’s tanning salon, The Body Bakery, sued her and the company for wrongful termination.

        The files said that Anderson was in a relationship with Dr. Dre and that they had a child together. As such, she required all employees to sign an agreement stating they wouldn’t pry into her personal life or relationship with Dr. Dre. It also said that anything they learned about the relationship would be kept private.

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        However, the plaintiff in the 2019 case frequently violated this agreement by asking other employees what they knew about Anderson, her child, and her relationship with Dr. Dre. As a result, they were fired and subsequently sued the company, which Anderson’s lawyers claimed was a shakedown for money. Because of her connection to Dr. Dre, they allege that the plaintiff sued her because they thought she had money.

        While it’s unlikely Dr. Dre will ever admit it, there are certainly plenty of rumors to convince the public that he has a secret child with Kili Anderson.

        Jennifer Garner is Done Being J.Lo and Ben Affleck’s Marriage Counselor

        Photo credits: Jennifer Garner/Instagram and Jennifer Lopez /Instagram

        There are plenty of reports that Ben Affleck and J.Lo’s marriage isn’t working. Yet, Jennifer Garner spent time with the two of them to figure it out and make their marriage work. Now she’s decided it’s time to take a step back.

        Fans applauded Garner for taking the high road to help her ex-husband with his wife. However, it was only a matter of time before it would take a toll on the 13 Going on 30 actress. She needs to step back as it brings up painful memories of her own divorce, according to Yahoo! Entertainment.

        Jennifer Garner Acted as Support and Stability for Ben Affleck

        As reports of Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s marriage was failing circulated, fans saw that Garner supported her ex-husband. Despite how their marriage ended, many speculated that Garner was there to support Affleck as he faced a potential breakdown. Hindustan Times reports that Garner was likely there as a force of stability for the Daredevil actor.

        The two share three children, Violet Ann, 18, Seraphina Rose, 15, and Samuel, 12. Garner didn’t want to see their father struggling mentally as he went through a rough patch. Affleck has a history of spiraling. She feared that he would turn to drinking again to cope, and she wanted to ensure he remained sober after years of fighting alcoholism.

        However, friends made it clear that this wasn’t something Garner wanted to do. Her own marriage to Affleck broke down due to reports of an affair between Affleck and Lopez. All she knew was that she had to step up for her children.

        Jennifer Garner Needs to Step Back for Her Own Mental Health

        As Garner stepped in to help, her current partner, John Miller, made it clear that he didn’t think it was up to her to help. He and others kept saying the same cliché line of “not your circus, not your monkeys.”

        Garner now agrees that it is not her place to fix, according to sources close to the Alias star. As Affleck deals with his marital woes, the past has come up. Garner has had to deal with the memories of a past that she left behind, and she can’t deal with that anymore. She knows that she can only do so much, and she is done trying to help.

        An insider shared that during Garner and Affleck’s marriage, Garner always felt second to J.Lo. Despite no communication between the exes at the time, J.Lo’s memory was still there. When the two rekindled their relationship, Garner was shocked, but she did open her home to J.Lo. She tried to help by playing marriage counselor, and now she has gotten to a place where enough is enough.

        While Garner still wants the two to be happy, she knows that they have to work on it themselves. She can see that J.Lo is good for Affleck in the support of his sobriety, and Garner wants her ex-husband to be the healthiest he can be so that he can be a good dad. She knows her involvement won’t fix anything, and she needs to keep herself healthy for her children so she can be the best mom possible.