Since 2018, Jennifer Garner’s relationship with John Miller has been mostly private and low-profile, a stark contrast to the highly publicized attention surrounding her ex-husband Ben Affleck’s brief marriage to Jennifer Lopez. Garner appears to prefer this quieter dynamic, especially after the media frenzy that followed her split from Affleck.
A source shared with Us Weekly that Miller shares the same sentiment, revealing, “She loves that he isn’t into the Hollywood scene or being in the spotlight… Very unlike Ben and J.Lo’s relationship in that regard. You won’t catch them playing up to the cameras or worrying about which events to attend together; that’s not how they operate.”
The insider further explained, “They’re content just being a normal, low-key couple, and they don’t need external validation to prove they’re meant to be. That’s not to criticize others; it’s simply who they are.”
Jennifer Garner and John Miller have kept their relationship private, avoiding the spotlight since 2018
Here’s what else has been learned about their relationship to date. Who exactly is John Miller, and what does he do? Miller is a businessman, serving as CEO of CaliBurger and its parent company, CaliGroup. Previously, he worked at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals as VP of intellectual property between 2004 and 2010 and is also an attorney by profession.
How soon after her divorce from Affleck did Garner begin dating Miller? Garner and Affleck’s divorce was finalized in 2018, the same month sources revealed she had been seeing Miller for about six months. Though separated from Affleck since 2015, the two had maintained a co-parenting relationship for their children, Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel.
At the time he began dating Garner, Miller was still in the process of finalizing his own divorce from Caroline Campbell, with whom he shares two children. His divorce was concluded a month after he and Garner went public.
Did Garner and Miller have any breakups? In August 2020, the couple briefly parted ways, largely due to Garner’s hesitations about commitment. “He was ready for marriage, but she wasn’t quite there yet,” a source said at the time. However, by the following spring in 2021, they had rekindled their relationship and have remained solid since.
Is marriage on the horizon for Garner and Miller? Though deeply committed, Garner reportedly isn’t ready to rush into marriage. In January 2023, a source disclosed to Us Weekly that while she envisions a future with Miller, she isn’t in a hurry to walk down the aisle.
“Jennifer adores John and is fully invested in their relationship. However, she’s decided that, for now, she’s content enjoying what they have without feeling pressured to put a formal label on it,” the source explained.
What does Ben Affleck think of John Miller? According to an Us Weekly report from November 2023, Affleck and Miller get along well. The two men share mutual respect, with the source stating, “Ben is down-to-earth, and so is John. They are always very polite and friendly with each other.”
How are things between Garner and Miller following Affleck and Lopez’s divorce? A source told People in August 2024, shortly after Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck, that Garner remains happy with Miller. This put to rest any rumors of a possible reunion with Affleck. Another source confirmed to TMZ that the couple’s relationship has been unaffected by the divorce news.
On August 23, the two were spotted leaving a romantic dinner in Malibu, where Garner wore a grey-blue cardigan and a silver pendant, and Miller donned a white T-shirt with a plaid cover-up. They appeared to be in deep conversation but shared laughter as they left in their shared car.
Do their friends believe they will eventually marry? According to Us Weekly in 2023, friends of the couple think marriage is likely, though they are taking their time to plan the details. “They want to carefully consider everything—ceremony plans, living arrangements, and possibly a prenup—but they’re in no rush,” a source shared.
Were they seen together in fall 2024? Yes, the couple was photographed on October 4, 2024, holding hands while taking a walk in Brentwood Park. Miller was dressed in a red hoodie and jeans, while Garner wore a pink sweater paired with a print skirt.
