Jennifer Garner shares heartfelt message to her children ahead of her birthday

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were spotted house hunting last week after delighting fans with the happy news that they are engaged again.The loved-up pair are now looking for a new place together in LA after a deal to buy a $55 million mansion in Bel-Air fell through.Their engagement comes 18 years after they called off their romance. While there was no happy ever after last time, friends say the A-list couple are now determined to make it down the aisle. “This is it,” a source said.

Jennifer Garner can't help but wonder if the star has a secret admirer after sharing an extravagant mystery gift she received for her birthday, and it seems she's in the dark about who the sender is too.MORE: Jennifer Garner left overwhelmed by Katie Couric's surprise in latest videoThe actress turned 50 on 18 April and received quite a few shocking surprises and sweet messages, but the last gift she shared might be the most jaw-dropping, and elusive, of all.She left fans on the edge of their seats as she took to Instagram to reveal the gift, simultaneously asking the sender to reveal themselves.WATCH: Jennifer Garner works up a sweat in intense videoMORE: Jennifer Garner shares heartfelt message to her children ahead of her birthdayThe impressive present, a plane flying a banner with a birthday message across the sky, appeared presumably over Jen's backyard on the day of her birthday, but the only thing missing from the banner was who had coordinated the surprise.The message read: "Happy bday JG," a red heart in between, and then: "This is 50."She shared a video on Instagram Stories of the plane flying through blue skies above towering trees, admitting her joy over the gift as well as confusion over who it was from. The impressive surpriseThe suspenseful clip was captioned with: "Okay, c'mon now.

Meet the Family. Jennifer Garner’s kids met John Miller, Jen’s current boyfriend, and his children just days after her ex-husband Ben Affleck announced his engagement with Jennifer Lopez. Jennifer and John’s kids were brought together during the 13 Going On 30 actress’s 50th birthday food drive. 

Unlike her ex Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner has taken her relationship very slowly.

Michelle Obama marked the Easter weekend with her followers on social media, by sharing a reflective family photo.MORE: Michelle Obama shares photo of rarely-seen daughters to mark exciting newsThe former FLOTUS took to Instagram to post a picture of herself, Barack Obama and their daughters Malia and Sasha in church, standing up and singing from the hymn books.The picture was a throwback, but nonetheless received a mass reaction from Michelle's fans.VIDEO: Michelle Obama opens up about parenting with Jennifer Garner Alongside the image, she wrote: "Every Easter, I am reminded of the power of faith and community.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck continued their search for a new home over the weekend!

Jennifer Lopez has a lot on her plate, but she can always make time to celebrate with her family.On Sunday, April 17, the “Jenny From The Block” singer took to Instagram to show off the perfect-for-spring ensemble she wore for Easter. Along with the caption, “Easter Sunday Situation,” J.Lo posted two photos of her weekend look, one showing off her glam and another revealing her whole outfit.For the holiday celebration, Lopez wore a chic white midi dress featuring multicolored floral details along the sleeves and the hemline. She paired the dress with a pair of super tall white platform stilettos and accessorized with a green leather designer bag for a pop of color.The mother-of-two wore her highlighted brown hair slicked back into a bun, showing off a pair of flower earrings.

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Jennifer Garner was the recipient of an incredible amount of love and support over the weekend as she celebrated her milestone 50th birthday on 17 April.MORE: Jennifer Garner overcome with emotion during unbelievable surprise celebrationOne of her friends who shared in the love was Katie Couric, who brought back an old video of the actress being left surprised and shocked.VIDEO: Jennifer Garner thanks fans in emotional videoIn the clip, Jennifer was surprised by a phone call from Dame Julie Andrews, who was recording a podcast at the time with Katie."This is Julie Andrews, Jen," she said, which left the 13 Going on 30 star in complete shock as all she could do was repeat the phrase, "Oh my gosh."MORE: Jennifer Garner breaks silence after ex-husband Ben Affleck's engagementShe quickly got flustered as the conversation between the two continued on, going red in the face and even having to take off her cardigan.When Julie even inquired if she caught the star at a bad time, she quipped: "Certainly not, Miss Andrews, I would pull over and leave my children on the side of the freeway."A post shared by Katie Couric (@katiecouric)Katie surprised Jennifer with the help of Julie AndrewsThe two gushed about their mutual admiration for each other, with Jennifer opening up about how her children grew up on Julie's books."For my kids to even connect that you wrote those is so wonderful because it helps them see that you can really be a full person," Jennifer said.MORE: Jennifer Garner expresses 'heartfelt happiness' as she reveals unexpected newsMORE: Jennifer Garner wows fans with incredible Oscars look and unexpected reunionKatie shared a heartfelt message for the Yes Day star with the video, writing: "Had to bring back this classic

Jennifer Lopez just honored her new fiancé, Ben Affleck, in the sweetest way.

Hanging with his crew! Nearly one year after Alex Rodriguez and ex-fiancée Jennifer Lopez called it quits, he has remained in good spirits, spending time with his family.

(CNN)Bennifer 2.0 is planning to take it to the altar.Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have gotten engaged for a second time after calling off their prior pledge in 2004, a representative for Lopez confirmed to CNN Saturday. Lopez shared a video of her appearing emotional and sporting her green engagement ring in her newsletter "On the JLo." Her sister Lynda Lopez shared photos from the video on her Instagram Stories writing, "So this happened.

Jennifer Garner will be celebrating her 50th birthday on Sunday, April 17, and ahead of that milestone birthday she received a sweet surprise from her childhood idol, Donny Osmond.

Jennifer Garner was almost in tears during a surprise celebration of her own only days after her ex-husband Ben Affleck asked Jennifer Lopez to marry him. The mom-of-three took to Instagram with an emotional video which left fans in disbelief. MORE: Jennifer Garner breaks silence after Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's engagement In the clip, Jennifer celebrated her 50th birthday a few days early and her gift was amazing. WATCH: Jennifer Garner sparks engagement rumors with huge ring As the Yes Day actress enjoyed lunch at a plush-looking restaurant, she was surprised by none-other-than, legendary performer, Donnie Osmond. Jennifer appeared close to tears as he sat next to her and began to sing. DISCOVER: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's family member speaks out following their engagement newsPHOTOS: Jennifer Garner's dreamy $14m LA mansion near Ben Affleck – insideShe explained the scene in her caption which read: "My first (pre)birthday surprise was a doozy — the one and only, legend in his own time, object of my childhood adoration and devotion — @donnyosmond showed up to knock my purple socks off. A post shared by Jennifer Garner (@jennifer.garner)Jennifer was stunned by her birthday surprise! "He took an hour and a half of his day to sit with me, sing my favorites, and to give me a master class on how to be a class act."Her fans were almost as blown away by the moment as Jennifer was and they commented: "I don't believe it.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck might have the wedding of the year but do they have a future as husband and wife? Astrologer Lisa Stardust revealed to SHAPE that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s second engagement isn’t a surprise to those looking deeper at their astrology.“Their astrology charts not only mirror each other but show a couple who have mutual respect and love for each other,” Stardust told the publication. “In a world full of people, JLo and Affleck will always unite, laugh, and share dreams.

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are not husband and wife —although that’s how they call each other. The couple will wait until the singer gives birth to her third child to tie the knot. A source close to Britney told HollywoodLife they are focusing on the pregnancy.

Jennifer Garner has shared a moving quote with fans, just days after her ex-husband Ben Affleck confirmed his engagement to Jennifer Lopez.DISCOVER: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's family member speaks out following their engagement newsThe 49-year-old actress, who shares children Violet, Seraphina and Samuel with the Pearl Harbour star, took to Instagram on Thursday to upload a sun-kissed photo of herself relaxing on a yacht, looking carefree and happy. The Alias star was pictured modelling a black sundress, oversized shades and windswept hair as she smiled at the camera.WATCH: Jennifer Garner thanks fans in emotional videoThe gorgeous snapshot was accompanied by the message: "Wisdom from Mom – happiness is your own responsibility.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are still in the market for a new home after they dropped out of purchasing a $55 million Bel-Air mansion.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are so in love!

Good Will Hunting star's father got the news secondhand. In a new interview with , Timothy Affleck said hasn't talked to his son “in ages.” Despite their lack of contact, Timothy is happy for the recently engaged couple. “If everything one reads on the internet is true, they're having a good time together,” he told The Sun. “He's quite busy with all of his new found activities.

Justice League actor recently gave her as she clutches a black quilted leather bag. (It's hard to miss.)Because she’s Jennifer Lopez, she shielded her eyes from the sun with large aviator glasses, which have become her signature frame over the years. Compared to , Affleck isn’t exactly what we’d call a “style icon.” The 49-year-old chose his go-to flannel and graphic T-shirt combo, which is perhaps why Lopez opted for a more easy, breezy ensemble. (Lopez's fitted overalls are a bit more luxe than say, a traditional denim pair.

Jennifer Lopez is offering insight about why her and Ben Affleck‘s relationship ended in 2004.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are on cloud nine following their engagement.MORE: Jennifer Lopez's $97million property portfolio is out of this worldThe celebrity couple announced the happy news last week, but it turns out not all their family were aware of it! Ben's father Timothy Affleck spoke out about his son's happy news while chatting to The Sun.Timothy admitted he was in shock as he had no idea, but that he was more than made up for the couple.VIDEO: Jennifer Lopez opens up about her rekindled romance with Ben Affleck"I haven't talked to them in ages, but if everything one reads on the internet is true, they're having a good time together," he said.MORE: Jennifer Lopez sizzles in lacy lingerie in jaw-dropping new campaignMORE: Jennifer Lopez announces heartwarming news close to her heartThe proud father added of Ben: "He's quite busy with all of his new found activities. He's been working a lot, which no one seems to care about.

Barack and Michelle Obama have done a great job in keeping their daughters out of the spotlight and Malia and Sasha are notoriously private.MORE: How Barack and Michelle Obama dealt with daughter's very difficult health diagnosisHowever, on Wednesday, the former FLOTUS took to Instagram to share a rare photo of her family during a trip to the forest alongside an exciting announcement.Michelle announced that Barack's new show, Our Great National Parks, is now streaming on Netflix.VIDEO: Michelle Obama opens up about daughters Malia and SashaShe wrote: "Over the years, @BarackObama and I have been lucky enough to show our girls some of the magic of our world’s natural wonders.MORE: Michelle Obama looks so much like daughter Malia in remarkable photo MORE: Michelle Obama shares rare photo of daughter Malia to mark a double celebration"This time, Barack wants you to join in on the fun with his new @HigherGroundMedia show, Our Great National Parks, which is streaming now on Netflix."Whether you’re visiting a national park or taking a walk around your neighborhood, there’s so much out there to explore.A post shared by Michelle Obama (@michelleobama)Barack and Michelle Obama with their daughters Malia and Sasha"We hope the show inspires you to take a trip outdoors. If you do, be sure to take part in the #WildForAll Challenge at WildForAll.org.

Jennifer Lopez holds hands with her new fiancée, Ben Affleck, while out and about in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon (April 13).

Jennifer Lopez, 52, and Ben Affleck, 49, were spotted enjoying a romantic coffee date just days after announcing that they plan to tie the knot. The newly engaged couple, who revealed the exciting news on April 8, headed out to Starbucks in the trendy West LA for some freshly brewed beverages.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are swinging for the fences after resuming their house hunting, and nothing screams more grandiose than the famous estate simply known as «The Manor!»The newly-engaged couple was spotted out on Tuesday checking out one of, if not the most exclusive estate in the ritzy Los Angeles neighborhood of Holmby Hills. The property that features a whopping 123 rooms (14 bedrooms, 27 bathrooms) famously once belong to Hollywood producer Aaron Spelling (,,, ) and his wife, socialite Candy Spelling.According to, Spelling Manor is one of several properties Lopez and Affleck toured after the home they purchased in Bel Air — with a $55 million price tag — fell out of escrow earlier this month.Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez house hunting Tuesday in Los Angeles, California.The Manor is listed at $165 million, just a tad over what Bennifer would have paid for the Bel Air property.

Fans might think it's hard for a seasoned, award-winning and beloved actor like Viola Davis to be shaken by any role, but the  star isn't afraid to admit that her most recent project was a little nerve-wracking.In fact, the actress called portraying Michelle Obama for Showtime's scripted anthology series, , «absolutely terrifying.» Davis spoke with ET's Nischelle Turner ahead of the premiere of the non-fiction series alongside her co-stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Gillian Anderson, who star as Betty Ford and Eleanor Roosevelt, respectively. The show’s first season, directed and executive produced by Susanne Bier, follows the three former first ladies for «a revelatory reframing of American leadership, told through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House.»Set in the East Wing,  will show how «many of history’s most impactful and world-changing decisions have been hidden from view, made by America's charismatic, complex and dynamic first ladies.» The show, set to premiere on April 17, will go into the personal and political lives of three such «unique, enigmatic women,» recounting their journeys from wife to Washington.Davis noted that the scariest aspect of portraying Obama was the idea that she was someone whom «everyone has ownership over.»«You’re terrified whenever you start a job because you are afraid you are going to be found out — that’s big imposter syndrome.

Seeing things from a new angle. Fans of Jennifer Lopez will get to see the performer like never before thanks to Netflix’s documentary Halftime.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are officially engaged, which probably means ramping up the house search they’d already started before Ben popped the question.On Tuesday, April 12, the newly-engaged couple were spotted together in Los Angeles as they continued their search for a new home. The couple--who reunited last year after nearly two decades apart--looked at a 14-bedroom home in Holmby Hills with a hefty $165 million price tag.

Jennifer Lopez is sharing her excitement following her engagement announcement with Ben Affleck! The Hollywood star has revealed more details about the proposal, explaining that it was totally unexpected.“I was taken totally off guard and just looked in his eyes smiling and crying at the same time trying to get my head around the fact that after 20 years this was happening all over again,” Jennifer said.The ‘Marry Me’ star detailed how it all took place, writing about the good news on her latest installment of her newsletter, starting with, “Did you ever imagine your biggest dream could come true?“ She also revealed that the proposal happened on Saturday night while at her “favorite place on earth (in the bubble bath)” describing Ben as her “beautiful love” and explaining that he “got on one knee and proposed.”Jennifer continued, “I was quite literally speechless and he said, ‘Is that a yes?’ I said, ‘YES of course that’s a YES.’”The actor proposed with a stunning ring, which has two small diamonds on each side, and a large green diamond in the middle, with a more intricate design, in contrast to the 6.1-carat, $1.2 million pink diamond ring from her first proposal with Ben.She also said that the ring happens to be her “lucky color” and concluded by admitting she feels “so incredibly happy and whole,” adding, “tears were coming down my face.”

Let’s get loud because there’s a Jennifer Lopez documentary heading to Netflix! Halftime, directed by Amanda Micheli, “serves as the kickoff to the second half of Lopez’s life, as she lays bare her evolution as a Latina, a mother, and an artist, taking agency in her career and using her voice for a greater purpose,” according to the streaming giant.On her Instagram, Jennifer, 52, wrote: “It’s just the beginning. Halftime, a @Netflix Documentary about Jennifer Lopez, releasing June 14.”Details about Jennifer Lopez’s engagement ringThe documentary will offer an “intimate peek behind the curtain revealing the grit and determination that makes Jennifer Lopez the icon she is, from her performances onscreen and on stages around the world, to her Super Bowl Halftime show, to the recent Presidential inauguration.”Halftime is set to premiere on the opening night of the 2022 Tribeca Festival (June 8) in New York ahead of its global release on Netflix.

Jenny from the block is coming back TO the block.Jennifer Lopez’s upcoming Netflix documentary “Halftime” is set to premiere at New York’s Tribeca Film Festival on June 8, before arriving on the streamer June 14. The fête will kick off its 12-day-long festivities with the 52-year-old entertainer’s film.

Gillian Anderson recalled the first time she met Bill Clinton and was charmed by the former president.

Alex Rodriguez is always a good sport. During Monday night’s New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox’s MLB game, Rodriguez’s fellow commentator, Michael Kay, found the time to subtly bring up Jennifer Lopez’s engagement to Ben Affleck.«It's a great time in sports,» Kay told Rodriguez. «You have a new Masters champion, the NBA playoffs are about to start, baseball's in the full swing, people getting engaged.