In a touching display of family unity, Jennifer Garner surprised fans this Father’s Day by sharing a heartfelt and rare tribute to her ex-husband, Ben Affleck . The actress posted never-before-seen photos of Affleck with their three children, demonstrating that their commitment to co-parenting remains strong years after their divorce was finalized.

Garner, who is 54, took to social media to honor Affleck on Sunday with a collection of intimate throwback images . Among the photos was a glimpse of Affleck holding hands with their eldest daughter, Violet, then a toddler, and another showing him carrying their second child, Fin (Seraphina), in a baby carrier . A particularly charming photo featured the "Good Will Hunting" actor in his full Batman costume, playfully hugging their son, Samuel, during a visit to the movie set .

Accompanying the nostalgic photos, Garner shared a sweet message about the importance of fatherhood, reminiscing about her own childhood . She wrote about how she and her sisters loved to spoil her late father, William John Garner, with treats like fresh-baked cookies and ice cream . The "13 Going on 30" star then expressed her joy in seeing her children dote on their father, adding, "To love and be loved by a great dad is a gift" . The tribute quickly resonated with fans online.

Garner and Affleck first met on the set of "Pearl Harbor" in 2000 and later reconnected on the film "Daredevil" . They married in 2005 and welcomed three children during their marriage: daughters Violet (now 20) and Seraphina (17), and son Samuel (14) . The couple announced their separation in 2015, and their divorce was finalized three years later in 2018 .

Despite their divorce, the former couple has maintained a close friendship and a successful co-parenting relationship. In past interviews, Garner has opened up about navigating life in "two separate households" . She explained that raising kids in separate homes changes the dynamic, noting that she often has to play the role of "mom and dad," and Affleck does the same when the children are with him . She described this as a necessary adjustment that brings a bit of loss but also a sense of growth and learning. Similarly, Affleck has previously reflected on the challenges of protecting his children from public pressure while living in the spotlight, emphasizing the importance of giving them room to discover their own paths .

Garner and Affleck have continued to support each other in public. Affleck recently spoke highly of Garner, praising her as a spectacular mother and an exceptional co-parent . Their continued display of mutual respect and shared commitment to their children stands as a testament to their strong family foundation .