Ben Affleck Is Focusing His Energy on Daughter Violet's Departure for College

The milestone comes amid reports of martial troubles between Affleck and Jennifer Lopez.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's marriage has been the source of many headlines over the last couple of months, however, the actor is currently focused on a big family milestone instead.

According to People, Ben is preparing to send his daughter, Violet Affleck, off to college. An insider told the publication that Ben "has been very focused on getting Violet ready for move-in." Violet, who is Ben and ex-wife Jennifer Garner's eldest child, will soon be starting classes at Yale University.

The source added, "It’s, of course, a huge deal for the whole family, and they’ve all been so excited the last few weeks."

Affleck turned 52 last week and reportedly had a "small celebration at home" with his kids—he and Garner also share Samuel, 12, and Seraphina, 15—a separate source told People. The low-key festivities were "exactly what he wanted." "He didn't want to go out to celebrate," the insider added. "The kids had gifts for him, and it was cute." Both Garner and Lopez also visited Ben's rental home in honor of his birthday.

Lopez has remained close with Affleck's kids amid the reports of martial troubles. Earlier this summer, she was spotted spending time with Violet in the Hamptons, and last week, she took Samuel Affleck to the mall.

"Just because she's not with Ben doesn't mean that she doesn't care about his kids," a source previously told People, adding that it was important for Lopez to see Violet before she headed off to college. "She always cared about them," the insider said. "She spent months looking for the perfect house for their blended family last year. Now, when she's back in L.A., she wants to spend quality time with them before school resumes and Violet is off to college."

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