Jennifer Garner paid public tribute to her former husband, Ben Affleck, in a touching Father’s Day post, highlighting their commitment to Ben Affleck co-parenting and Father’s Day tribute. On June 15, Garner posted a throwback photo of Affleck with one of their children, demonstrating the goodwill between the pair as they continue to raise Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel together after their 2018 divorce.
The supportive gesture from Garner reflects the strong and positive bond the ex-couple have prioritized since ending their marriage of thirteen years. While Garner has been in a relationship with John Miller, she remains an advocate for effective co-parenting with Affleck, frequently acknowledging the importance of their shared commitment as parents.
Reflecting on Positive Co-Parenting
The rare family photo Garner shared on Instagram Stories reaffirms the amicable dynamic between her and Affleck, with the image capturing a relaxed moment of Ben lying on a couch as their baby rests on his chest. Garner captioned the touching image:
“Happy Father’s Day to 3 people’s favorite landing spot.”
—Jennifer Garner, Actress
Garner’s message underscores the respect and appreciation she holds for Affleck’s role in their children’s lives. The 53-year-old actress’s ongoing public support mirrors sentiments Ben himself has shared in interviews regarding their partnership in parenting.
Ben Affleck’s Gratitude for Their Co-Parenting Relationship
Affleck, now 52 and recently divorced from Jennifer Lopez, has consistently acknowledged his positive co-parenting relationship with Garner. In a March interview with GQ, Affleck explained how the pair work together to support their three children and respond to public attention on their personal lives:
“I’m really lucky that I have a really good co-parent and partner in Jennifer Garner,”
—Ben Affleck, Actor
“the kids’ mom, who’s wonderful and great and we work together well.”
—Ben Affleck, Actor
Affleck described how the couple would address media stories with their children, using humor and openness to help navigate rumors and untruths regarding their family:
“We used to have a thing, my ex-wife and I, when they would see something on a supermarket stand,”
—Ben Affleck, Actor
“we would say, well, ‘You know this isn’t always true because if it were, you would have 15 brothers or sisters or whatever the number of stories is where they said that your mom was pregnant.’”
—Ben Affleck, Actor
He emphasized that both he and their children know what is truly happening in their lives without relying on external narratives:
“I know what’s going on in my life. And also, really more importantly, my kids know.”
—Ben Affleck, Actor
Affleck has reiterated this approach in previous interviews, focusing on maintaining a respectful, supportive connection with Garner:
“When you have children with somebody, you’re connected to them forever,”
—Ben Affleck, Actor
“I’m very lucky she is the mother of my children. I’m very grateful and respectful of her.”
—Ben Affleck, Actor
Celebrities Mark Father’s Day 2025 with Heartfelt Messages
Beyond the Affleck-Garner family, Father’s Day 2025 inspired personal and emotional tributes from many public figures, reflecting the diverse ways celebrities express gratitude and love for fathers and father figures in their lives.
Justin Bieber’s First Father’s Day Reflection
Justin Bieber marked his first Father’s Day with wife Hailey Bieber and their infant son, Jack Blues Bieber, by sharing a candid and direct post. The singer conveyed a protective tone toward his new role as a parent:
“I’m a dad that’s not to be f–ked with,”
—Justin Bieber, Singer
Prince William Honored by His Children
Prince William, the Duke of Wales, received a heartwarming message from his three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—whom he shares with Kate Middleton. The young royals posted a sweet tribute on social media:
“the trio wrote on their parents’ joint Instagram account.”
—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis
Justin Timberlake’s Celebration of Fatherhood
Justin Timberlake, on Father’s Day 2025, posted a rare photo with his sons Silas and Phineas from his marriage to Jessica Biel. Timberlake’s emotional message reflected on the joys and responsibilities of fatherhood:
“There’s no bigger reward or responsibility that I have ever felt in my life above being a father,”
—Justin Timberlake, Singer
“To teach and to learn at the same time…I feel beyond blessed.”
—Justin Timberlake, Singer
“I see my two dads, my grandfathers, my uncles more and more clearly every year that I get to experience this life with them,”
—Justin Timberlake, Singer
“And I see myself more and more clearly in every moment I have with my sons, watching who they continue to become. You can’t put a price tag on that type of generational wealth!”
—Justin Timberlake, Singer
David Beckham’s Emotional Tribute to His Children
Soccer icon David Beckham, who shares Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, Romeo Beckham, Cruz Beckham, and Harper Beckham with Victoria Beckham, expressed his devotion to fatherhood in an emotional Instagram message:
“My most important & favourite job in life is being a dad,”
—David Beckham, Athlete
“I’m so proud of all of you and like daddy (sorry boys) tells you every single day I will always be here for you no matter what.”
—David Beckham, Athlete
“I love you kiddies more than you could imagine.”
—David Beckham, Athlete
Family Reunion Brings Joy for Savannah Chrisley
Savannah Chrisley celebrated Father’s Day shortly after her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, were pardoned and released from prison by President Donald Trump. Sharing a video of their reunion, Savannah expressed her deep affection for her father:
“Father’s Day looks a little different these days,”
—Savannah Chrisley, Television Personality
“I sure do love you daddy!!”
—Savannah Chrisley, Television Personality
Emma Heming Willis Honors Bruce Willis
Emma Heming Willis paid a powerful tribute to husband Bruce Willis, who is living with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, recognizing all dads facing health challenges and the unique lessons fathers impart to their children:
“Happy Father’s Day to all the dads living with disability or disease, showing up in the ways they can and to the children who show up for them,”
—Emma Heming Willis, Advocate
“What Bruce teaches our girls goes far beyond words.”
—Emma Heming Willis, Advocate
“I wish, with every cell in my body, that things could be different for him and lighter for our family. As they say in our FTD community, ‘It is what it is.’”
—Emma Heming Willis, Advocate
Gwen Stefani’s Double Dedication
Gwen Stefani celebrated Father’s Day by acknowledging the important roles played both by her husband, country singer Blake Shelton, and her own father, Dennis Stefani. She made sure to express her affection and respect for both men as significant figures in her family’s life.
Oprah Winfrey’s Essay on Her Father’s Influence
Media personality Oprah Winfrey authored a heartfelt essay honoring her late father, Vernon Winfrey. Her tribute underscored the foundational impact her father had on her personal and professional achievements:
“My father is the root of all my successes,”
—Oprah Winfrey, Talk Show Host
“Personal. Physical. Financial. Because he understood intrinsically that fathering is a verb. It requires action. And acting according to the child you’re raising.”
—Oprah Winfrey, Talk Show Host
Diplo Reflects on the Role of Dads
Music producer Diplo, father to Lockett, Lazer, and Pace, paid tribute to his father and all dads on Instagram, emphasizing the value and challenge of fatherhood:
“Happy father’s day to all the dads out there…you have the most important job in the world.”
—Diplo, Music Producer
The Significance of Celebrity Father’s Day Tributes
Each message and memory shared this Father’s Day offers a window into the powerful connections between fathers and their families. From Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s effective co-parenting to Oprah Winfrey’s indebtedness to her late father, these public tributes touch on themes of gratitude, resilience, and unconditional love. As public figures like Prince William, Justin Timberlake, and David Beckham mark the occasion, their heartfelt tributes encourage others to reflect on the meaning of family bonds and support. The open acknowledgment of joys, challenges, and enduring partnerships—like those illustrated in the lives of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner—sets an example for positive relationships and family unity moving forward.
