Long-Lasting Love! Jennifer Garner and John Miller’s Relationship Timeline: Splits, Reunions and More

October 2018

Jen and John quietly dated for six months before Us Weekly revealed they were a couple. “Jen brings out the best in John, and he is the happiest he has probably ever been,” a source shared at the time. “It’s a loving, healthy relationship.” The following month, John finalized his divorce from his ex-wife, Caroline Campbell, after a long legal battle that began in 2014.

January 2019

Jen was “the happiest she’s been in years” with John, a source told Life & Style at the time. She had already “given pals the heads-up that she wants to tie the knot.”

April 2020

Despite a source telling In Touch that Jennifer and John were “doing great,” the coronavirus pandemic reportedly kept the couple from seeing each other often. Jennifer was isolating with her kids, Violet, Seraphina and Samuel, whom she shares with ex Ben Affleck. Meanwhile, John was isolating with his and Caroline’s two children.

August 2020

A few months later, Life & Style confirmed Jennifer and John had broken up. “They split up before L.A. went into lockdown,” a source revealed exclusively at the time. “Jen and John remain on friendly terms so there’s a possibility that they could rekindle their relationship in the future, but right now it’s over.”

May 2021

Less than a year after they ended things, rumors began that Jennifer and John had reconciled. They were then spotted together in New York City in August.

November 2021

Fans speculated that Jen and John finally got engaged when Jen sported a diamond ring on her left finger in an Instagram video. However, a source insisted in December that the couple was “taking things slow.”

April 2022

Jennifer and John reached a major milestone in their relationship when they had their kids meet for the first time. “All the kids have met him and each other, it wasn’t a big deal,” a source told In Touch at the time. “The blending of all the families has happened at a very natural progression. They’re all just going on with their lives.”

July 2023

Jen and John finally took their relationship to the next step and got engaged several months ago, a source revealed exclusively revealed to Life & Style. They’re now “planning a wedding” and excited to be husband and wife.

November 2023

Jen and John enjoyed their weekend on November 6 in Santa Monica. The couple showcased rare PDA as they held hands while roaming the sunny city in between their lunch date, as seen in photos obtained by X17online.

May 2024

A source exclusively spilled more information about Jennifer and John’s engagement to Life & Style, revealing that he actually popped the question in April 2022. The proposal happened around the actress’ 50th birthday.

The insider also revealed that the couple was planning an intimate and low-key wedding.

August 2024

After four months of not being publicly seen together, a source exclusively told Life & Style in August 2024 that Jen and John “have been on a break.” The timing was coincidental considering Jen’s ex-husband, Ben Affleck’s marriage to Jennifer Lopez started to suffer around the same time.

“Jen’s had so much going on with Ben, it just took a toll,” explained the source at the time. “She and John ended up going their separate ways. It wasn’t her choice.”

October 2024

After rumors began swirling that John and Jennifer had called it quits, the two put the whispers to rest when they were spotted holding hands during an evening stroll in Brentwood, California.

January 2025

After Ben’s split from J. Lo was confirmed in August 2024, sources exclusively told Life & Style that the Good Will Hunting star turned to his ex-wife for support, and she happily gave him a shoulder to lean on. The two have been spotted out together multiple times since his divorce from the “On the Floor” singer, and a source exclusively told Life & Style in January 2025 that although John has been understanding of the situation, he has also gotten a bit nervous about his girlfriend’s dynamic with her ex.

“John has shown the patience of an absolute saint, he’s been so supportive and understanding of Jen’s situation with Ben,” the insider said. “But at this point, even he’s hit the wall. Ben’s constant presence is very hard to take, John’s like the third wheel in his own relationship.”

February 2025

While an engagement was never officially announced, a source exclusively told Life & Style in February 2025 that Jen and John have “considered themselves informally engaged for well over a year, and everyone who needs to know has been aware of their intention to tie the knot.”

The insider added, “John has proven, without a doubt, that he’s willing to stand by Jen through anything.” Meanwhile, Jen is “saying the wedding will be held this summer,” according to the source.

March 2025

Jen and Ben sparked reconciliation rumors when the exes were spotted seemingly looking cozy together at son Samuel Affleck’s 13th birthday party at a paintball range. Photos shared by Daily Mail U.K. showed Jen aiming at a target while Ben held her close with his hands on her hips.

However, a source told In Touch after the report that Jen “isn’t interested in getting back with Ben” and just wants a “healthy coparenting relationship.” Ben is on the same page, with the insider adding that the “ship has sailed” on the Air star getting “another chance” with his ex.

“He credits her for never giving up on him and he’s grateful for what he and Jen have today,” the source noted.