Jennifer Garner flashes a smile after attending LA blood drive - as ex Ben Affleck bonds with their kids amid J-Lo divorce

Jennifer Garner enjoyed some much needed solo time on Saturday as her ex-husband Ben Affleck spent time with their youngest kids this weekend.

The actress, 52, was spotted leaving the UCLA Blood Drive — which is located near her home in Brentwood — on Saturday afternoon, with a bandage on her arm.

She opted for casual-comfort in the fashion department, dressed in blue jeans and a black t-shirt, and green running sneakers.

Rounding out her afternoon ensemble, the Family Switch star also wore stylish dark sunglasses and carried a backpack over her shoulders.

Meanwhile Ben, 52 — who recently avoided an awkward run-in with estranged wife Jennifer Lopez, 55, amid their ongoing divorce — enjoyed lunch with his and Garner's kids, Samuel, 12, and Fin (formerly Seraphina), 15, in Brentwood. 

The actor sported a simple white t-shirt, blue jeans, and a pair of purple and white sneakers for the outing.

Samuel rocked a Yale t-shirt, plaid sweatpants, and are crocs. 

Meanwhile Fin wore a blue sweatshirt, shorts, and colorful socks.

The trio also bumped into NBA star Russell Westbrook on the way. 

Affleck and the athlete shared a friendly chat and a hug. 

Affleck and Garner also share firstborn daughter Violet, 18. 

The couple were married from 2005 until 2018, significantly longer than his two-year marriage to Lopez. 

It comes after Affleck recently avoided running into Lopez on Friday night, as she attended the Toronto premiere of their new film Unstoppable, produced by Affleck and his best friend Matt Damon. 

The Hollywood couple spent months trailed by feverish speculation that their marriage was on the verge of collapse, culminating in Jennifer finally filing for divorce on their second wedding anniversary, August 20.

Although Damon was on hand to pose in group shots with Lopez — who flashed the flesh at the event in a very daring silver gown — Affleck notably skipped the star-studded event and remained at home in California.

He was spotted hours before the premiere taking a phone in call in his car, grinning broadly during what appeared to be a lighthearted conversation.

That night, Jennifer showed him what he was missing in a sizzling silver dress that featured dramatic slits up both sides, flaunting her legs and hinting at her derriere.

She enjoyed a cheeky chat at the afterparty with her co-star Bobby Cannavale, whom she was heard telling: 'I'm a bad picker.'

Loud music was playing and Cannavale seemingly did not catch what she was saying the first time, so she had to repeat the phrase twice.

Once he finally cottoned onto her meaning, she started laughing and added: 'It is what it is,' in footage obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.

Her appearance came just two and a half weeks after she filed for divorce on her and Affleck's two-year wedding anniversary.

Despite navigating the end of her fourth marriage, a source told DailyMail.com that the Let's Get Loud hitmaker was happy to 'head to the Toronto Film Festival to promote this film because Unstoppable means a lot to her, she wants to support it.'

'It is a true life story that is very inspirational and she is proud to be a part of it. Acting in the movie was a high point for her,' the insider added.

'The movie has been getting a lot of attention and Jennifer wants it to do the best it can. She is very professional and always works hard to give her movies their best opportunities.'

Lopez has a supporting part as a wrestler's mother in the movie, which already has Oscar buzz.

Amid the news of his divorce Ben has reportedly been spotted hanging out with RFK Jr.'s daughter Kick in recent weeks.

He previously enjoyed a brief fling with Kick, before he rekindled his relationship with now-estranged wife Lopez, sources have revealed.

Insiders have revealed to DailyMail.com that Kick and Ben are 'enjoying spending time' together but the writer is remaining 'tight-lipped' about their connection because she doesn't want to be seen as a 'mistress'.

Meanwhile Lopez is 'doing as well as she can' even though she 'didn't want a divorce' from the actor, a source recently told People.

'It's been incredibly difficult for her that Ben chose to pull away from their marriage and move on with his life, leaving her behind,' the insider shared. 

Jennifer requested no spousal support from her ex, and she asked the court to deny it for Ben.

She listed the date of their separation as April 26.

Jennifer and Ben were married in an intimate ceremony on July 16, 2022, but they later tied the knot a second time for family and friend at Ben's estate in South Carolina on August 20, 2022 — two years to the day before she filed for divorce.

They first first got engaged at the end of 2002 but broke it off a year later before calling quits on their relationship for good in 2004.