Jennifer Garner and John Miller's Relationship Timeline

Mar. 15, 2025

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Jennifer GarnerandJohn Millerare one of Hollywood’s quietest couples.

The13 Going on 30actress and the CEOfirst connectedin 2018, shortly before Garner finalized her divorce fromBen Affleck, with whom she shares three kids —Violet,SeraphinaandSamuel.

“Although the divorce was just finalized, Jen has considered herself single for a long time.Dating is just a natural step,” a source told PEOPLE at the time. “Jen will always care about Ben and help him be the best dad. She was very ready to move on though.”

As for Miller, he filed for divorce from violinist Caroline Campbell, with whom he shares two kids, in 2011.

Garner and Miller split in late 2019 and reconnected in 2021. Since then, the couple have been going strong. A source told PEOPLE in December 2024 that theAliasalum is “very happy” with her longtime boyfriend and “sees him almost every day.”

Here’s a complete timeline of Jennifer Garner and John Miller’s relationship.

October 4, 2018: Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck finalize their divorce

In October 2018, PEOPLE confirmed that Garner and Affleck hadfinalized their divorcethree years after first separating. According to court documents, they met at Garner’s house with lawyers and a private judge.

Affleck and Garner begandating in 2004andmarried in June 2005, later welcoming children Violet, Seraphina and Samuel. The actorsannounced their separationin June 2015 before simultaneouslyfiling for divorcein April 2017.

October 10, 2018: Jennifer Garner is reportedly dating again

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PEOPLE first reported thatGarner was beginning to date againa few days after her divorce was finalized. “Jen has been wanting to move on and now when the divorce is finalized, she finally can,” a source said. “She has had no choice but to be patient since Ben needed to finish his rehab treatment. But she was ready to sign the papers.”

They continued, “Jen doesn’t want to be single for the rest of her life, so she is open to dating. She has been on dates, but it seems she isn’t serious about a guy. As always, she is mostly focused on her kids and her job.”

October 24, 2018: Jennifer Garner begins dating John Miller

In late October 2018, PEOPLE confirmed thatGarner was dating Miller, the CEO of CaliGroup, a holding company that owns the CaliBurger restaurant chain and invests in tech. “They are casually dating but it’s not serious,” a source said. “He hasn’t met her kids.”

October 31, 2018: Jennifer Garner “enjoys” dating John Miller

The source also shared that the actress and Los Angeles-based entrepreneur prioritized their families after their respective divorces, seeing each other when they found time. Moving on “is just a natural step,” the insider added. “She seems very excited about the future.”

November 7, 2018: Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are officially divorced

In November, a private judgesigned off on Garner and Affleck’s divorceand submitted the judgment. They agreed to joint legal and physical custody of their three children and meet with a co-parenting therapist monthly for a minimum of six months.

November 9, 2018: Jennifer Garner and John Miller make their first public appearance

The couple stepped out for theirfirst public date nightin L.A., attending a showing of the musicalDear Evan Hansenat the Ahmanson Theatre.In a photo from the evening, Garner and Miller were smiling in the backseat of a vehicle after making separate entrances and exits to the theater.

Despite this night on the town, a source told PEOPLE that Garner and Miller were not serious and that Garner was trying to keep things private. “She doesn’t call him her boyfriend,” the source said. “But she loves getting attention from John. They have fun together and it’s easy.”

The insider added, “She only sees John when she isn’t busy with her kids. He understands that her kids are her number one priority.”

September 19, 2019: Jennifer Garner and John Miller are spotted in public again

Nearly a full year after they were first spotted together, Garner and Miller wereseen dining togetherat Giorgio Baldi, an Italian restaurant in Santa Monica, California. The couple arrived separately for the date.

January 2020: Jennifer Garner implies she’s single with a joke about Tinder

After Garnerposted a memeabout which photo she would use on her various social media profiles, one fan replied that she should switch the photos for Instagram and Tinder. Garner replied, “Shoot, is THAT why no one swipes?”

Earlier in the month, Garner told PEOPLE that she was ready for a “fresh start” in 2020.

“If I could be lucky enough to have another year with three healthy kids and my own house and parents and sisters and nieces and nephews and friends and we’re all going through whatever, but we’re all still chugging along and finding joy, then okay,” Garner said. “That’s good enough for me.” She made no mention of Miller.

March 2021: Jennifer Garner confirms she’s single

While the actress said she wasn’t sure if she wanted to get married again, she wouldn’t say no to a relationship in the future. “I definitely don’t think that I’ll be single forever,” she said, confirming her relationship status. “But this is not the time. I don’t need to complicate it; I’m good.”

August 17, 2021: Jennifer Garner is photographed with John Miller for the first time post-split

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Just a few months after confirming she was single, Garner wasphotographed with Millerin New York City. For their casual outing, Garner wore a sweater, jeans, a face mask and thick-rimmed glasses, while Miller wore dark pants and a flannel shirt rolled up to his elbows.

September 29, 2021: Jennifer Garner and John Miller are photographed in N.Y.C.

One month later, theLove, Simonstar and her beau werespotted walkingin N.Y.C. Garner and Miller wore casual outfits while carrying coffee cups.

March 2022: Jennifer Garner and John Miller make another rare appearance in N.Y.C.

August 2022: Jennifer Garner and John Miller step out in L.A.

January 28, 2023: Jennifer Garner and John Miller hold hands while out and about in Santa Barbara

Garner and Miller were photographed whilewalking in Santa Barbara, California. The couple were all smiles as they held hands on their leisurely stroll.

February 1, 2023: A source confirms that Jennifer Garner and John Miller have been back together for a year

A source told PEOPLE thatGarner and Miller are happy together, revealing that the two have been back together for a year.

“They have a very special relationship,” said the insider. “It’s never been the easiest one though since they both have families. They took a long break from dating, but Jen is very happy that they are back together.”

April 13, 2023: John Miller supports Jennifer Garner at the premiere ofThe Last Thing He Told Me

August 14, 2023: Jennifer Garner goes for a jog with John Miller in Los Angeles

Garner and Miller werespotted jogging togetherin the actress' neighborhood — Brentwood, California. TheYes Daystar wore a black tank top and leggings, while Miller donned grey sweatpants and a black CaliGroup T-shirt.

April 24, 2024: Jennifer Garner takes a walk with John Miller in Los Angeles

The following spring, Garner and Miller were photographed while on a walk in Los Angeles as they chatted together. They were both dressed casually, with Garner wearing jeans, sneakers and a striped sweater and Miller in jeans, brown boots and a light blue button-down shirt under a denim jacket.

April 21, 2024: Source says Jennifer Garner is “happy” with John Miller amid Ben Affleck’s split from Jennifer Lopez

Shortly afterJennifer Lopezfiled for divorcefrom Affleck, a source confirmed to PEOPLE that Garner and Miller are “happy” in their relationship.

source: people.com