Inside Jennifer Garner and John Miller’s Whirlwind Romance: See Their Relationship Timeline

October 2018

Jen and John had been seeing each other for six months before Us Weekly broke the news they were a couple. “Jen brings out the best in John, and he is the happiest he has probably ever been,” a source told the outlet at the time. “It’s a loving, healthy relationship.”

November 2018

Although John had already started his romance Jen, he was still married to his ex-wife Caroline Campbell. The exes, who share two children together, filed for divorce in October 2014 but finalized their split one month after his relationship with Jen was confirmed.

January 2019

Jen was smitten in her relationship and she had “given pals the heads-up that she wants to tie the knot,” a source told Life & Style at the time. “She’s the happiest she’s been in years,” the insider added. “He’s the man of her dreams — stable, intelligent, successful, funny and he treats her like a princess.”

May 2019

In a rare sighting, Jen and John were spotted out together in Brentwood, California. They were all smiles as they joined each other for breakfast.

August 2019

Jen’s new romance happened to be beneficial for her whole family, even her ex-husband. “Jen having a boyfriend has been the best thing to happen to Ben and Jen in a long time,” a source told Us Weekly. Ben even “become a better parent” following Jen’s new relationship and they were “coparenting in a way they never have before.” Additionally, “Ben has no problem with John.”

September 2019

John also got the approval of Jen’s good friend Victor Garber. “He’s a great guy, and they’re friends,” he told Us Weekly. “What’s wonderful is they’re taking their time, and they are just enjoying each other’s company. Her priority is her children, that’s it. She’s focused on that. She’s remarkable.”

February 2020

After Ben had his relapse in October 2019, he went on to open up about his sobriety and his marriage to Jen in a New York Times article. He revealed his “biggest regret” was divorcing his ex, which made John very “uncomfortable,” a source told Us Weekly. “He worries about how Jennifer has once again become the focus … The spotlight on Jennifer is intense and Ben needs to consider her feelings before speaking so publicly.”

March 2020

By the spring, the happy couple was “doing great,” a source exclusively told In Touch. “He’s got a separate life from Jen’s Hollywood world, so it works for them.” While John “loves Jen and she loves him,” the coronavirus outbreak started to keep them apart.

April 2020

As a result of the global pandemic, the pair “hasn’t seen much” of each other “because of the whole social distancing thing,” an insider exclusively told In Touch. While Jen had been quarantining with her three kids, “John [had] been self-isolating with his.”

August 2020

After less than two years of dating, Jen and John went their separate ways. They “are no longer together,” a source exclusively told In Touch. “They split up before L.A. went into lockdown,” the source explained. “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.”

AUGUST 2021

Rumors that Jennifer and John had reconciled began to circulate in May 2021, while the couple seemingly confirmed that they rekindled their romance when they were spotted together in August of that year. Jennifer and John appeared to be romantically involved as they spent quality time together in New York City.

NOVEMBER 2021

The actress sparked engagement rumors in November when fans noticed she was wearing a diamond ring on her left hand in an Instagram video.

DECEMBER 2021

Despite engagement speculation, an insider told In Touch that Jennifer and John are taking things slow. “Jen is still seeing John. It’s steady, and they’re both taking it one day at a time,” the source revealed in December. “She and John are in a good place. They’re a great match, probably better than she and [Ben] ever were, but of course, she would never say that publicly.”

APRIL 2022

Jennifer and John took a major step in their relationship by having their kids meet. A source revealed to Us Weekly that the Alias alum’s three kids hung out with John’s two children at a food drive in honor of the actress’ 50th birthday on April 16.

“Lots of kids and family were invited, including John’s kids, his parents, his brother and his [brother’s] wife,” the insider added, noting “they all had friends there.” The introduction was “casual” and “easy,” the source assured.

Days later, another source exclusively told In Touch that Jennifer feels “blessed” to have reconnected with John.

“All the kids have met him and each other, it wasn’t a big deal,” the source added of their kids’ meeting. “The blending of all the families has happened at a very natural progression. They’re all just going on with their lives.”

Meanwhile, In Touch also exclusively reported that [Ben] “respects” John. “He’s met John and approves that he’s not looking for publicity or to ride on Jen’s coattails,” the insider shared. “[John’s] a standup guy, he’s divorced with kids of his own, he gets it. John is there for Jen, and he completely understands boundaries.”

“As much as everyone wants to know the status of their relationship, they aren’t going to sit down and talk about it,” the source added of John’s approach to the press. “That’s not what John wants, and Jen totally respects that. He’s not about the public display just because it’s what everyone else does.”

The Big Night Out Gala, Los Angeles, California, USA – 10 Nov 2022

Just three months after introducing their children, a source told Us Weekly in July 2022 that the couple was “spending more time” with each other’s kids and were “getting quite close” as a blended family.

“They meet at each other’s houses — even for a quick glass of wine or for a lowkey dinner date night away from prying eyes,” the insider added.

January 2023

Jennifer “adores” John and “sees a long-term future with him,” an insider told Us Weekly in January 2023.

“There’s no desire on her part to slow things down, spend less time together or anything like that,” the source continued. “She’s just decided after a lot of thought that she’s just not in a hurry to rush down the aisle just yet and that she feels perfectly happy cherishing and enjoying what they have — for now — without a formal label.”

April 2023

John supported Jennifer while attending the premiere of her show, The Last Thing He Told Me, in Los Angeles in April 2023.

While the couple did not walk the red carpet together, an eyewitness told Us Weekly that Jennifer was “glowing” when John joined her inside of the Regency Bruin Theatre.

June 2023

After Jen and John made a rare public outing together on June 15, an insider told Us Weekly that the couple is going strong.

“Jen’s not nearly as shy as she once was with John because they’re a lot more comfortable and secure with each other,” the source shared.

The insider added that she’s “proud to show him off.”

Meanwhile, an additional source told the outlet that the couple has “no plans as of now” to move in together. “Jen and John are perfectly happy with the way things are right now,” the insider noted.

July 2023

Taking the next step! A source exclusively revealed to Life & Style that Jennifer and John “have been secretly engaged for months” and are now “planning a wedding.”