Jennifer Garner has a girls’ night after Thanksgiving with Ben Affleck

From her ex-husband, Ben Affleck, to her friend, Jennifer Meyer, Jennifer Garner is spending the holidays with those closest to her. After celebrating Thanksgiving with Affleck, the actress enjoyed a girls’ night out with her friends, including jewelry designer Meyer. Considering all the recent press about her and Affleck, they probably had a lot of juicy things to talk about. 

Garner and Meyer met up with friends at the celebrity-favorite Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, California, on Wednesday night, where the actress soaked in the laughter and good vibes at the renowned Italian restaurant.

The 51-year-old kept it chic in an all-black ensemble featuring mid-calf chunky boots, a back-slit maxi dress, and an oversized blazer. She accessorized with a simple silver necklace and her natural beauty shined through with minimal makeup, showcasing her effortless glow.

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Meyer, 47, opted for a more street-style vibe, styling her hair in a sleek low bun. She wore light baggy jeans, a gray T-shirt, a blue bomber jacket, and black-and-white Nike sneakers. She completed her look with oversized hoop earrings and a Louis Vuitton bag.

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As the group left the restaurant, Garner, who recently took her kids to watch ‘Wicked’ and Meyer shared an embrace before parting ways. Garner and a friend flashed smiles at the paparazzi as they drove off.

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This girls’ night out came after Garner’s Thanksgiving, which caused a media frenzy. She and Ben, who share kids Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12, were photographed volunteering at a Midnight Mission charity event, helping to feed 2,000 homeless and near-homeless people in downtown Los Angeles, per People.

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Their children also participated in the community service event. Given that Ben and Jennifer Lopez’s marriage is over, it’s no surprise he chose to spend the holidays with his family. With Christmas around the corner, we will likely see him rolling up to Garner’s house for the special holiday. A source recently told Page Six, “Jen and Ben typically split their time with the kids over the holidays but Jen offered to spend Christmas all together with Ben if he would like.”