Jennifer Garner has had an off-again-on-again relationship with John Miller since 2018, but their pairing doesn’t get as much attention. That seems to be how Garner and Miller prefer it. After her divorce from Affleck, Garner has opted to keep her love life largely out of the limelight.In July 2025, however, a source gave People a rare update on their relationship, saying things between them are “better than ever.” And in August 2026, they were photographed out on a date.Here’s what else we know about their relationship so far.Jump to:Who is John Miller, and what does he do?How long after breaking up with Ben Affleck did Garner start dating Miller?Did Garner and Miller ever break up?How are Garner and Miller doing after Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s divorce?Have Miller and Garner been seen in fall 2024?Have Garner and Miller ever sparked engagement rumors?How is Garner’s relationship with Miller going in 2025 amid reports of her spending more time with Affleck?Were Garner and Miller seen together in April 2025?Where did their relationship stand in July 2025?Were they photographed showing PDA in June 2025?Have they been seen together in 2026?Who is John Miller, and what does he do?Miller is a businessman who works as the CEO of CaliBurger and its parent company, CaliGroup. From 2004 to 2010, he worked at Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals as the VP of intellectual property, and he is also an attorney.How long after breaking up with Ben Affleck did Garner start dating Miller?The divorce between Affleck and Garner was finalized in 2018. News of Miller and Garner’s relationship broke that year, too. A source told People at the time that given she and Affleck separated in 2015, the actress “considered herself single for a long time” and was “very ready to move on.”Garner and Affleck co-parent their three children, Violet, Fin, and Samuel.Did Garner and Miller ever break up?In August 2020, the couple reportedly had a brief split because there were some issues around commitment from Garner.In February 2023, a source confirmed they were going strong to People after taking a long break. The insider said they reconciled a year before.“They have a very special relationship,” the insider said. “It’s never been the easiest one though since they both have families [Miller is divorced with children, too]. They took a long break from dating, but Jen is very happy that they are back together.”How are Garner and Miller doing after Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s divorce?“She’s happy with John,” a source told People one day after Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck in August 2024, shutting down any reconciliation rumors between Garner and Affleck. Doubling down on this, another source told TMZ that the couple’s relationship has not changed amid the news.On Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, they were seen leaving a romantic dinner together in Malibu. She wore a gray-blue cardigan and a silver pendant, leaving her hair down. Miller wore a white T-shirt and plaid cover-up. They seemed to be engaged in a deep conversation but laughed as they got into their shared car.Have Miller and Garner been seen in fall 2024?Yes, they were photographed holding hands on Friday, October 4. Miller was in a red hoodie and jeans, while Garner wore a pink sweater and print skirt. The couple had been on an evening walk in Brentwood Park. See photos here.On November 9, they were seen again, getting coffee together in Los Angeles. Garner wore black leggings and a navy sweater, while Miller was in a gray jacket, black top, and blue jeans. He had an arm on Garner’s back as they walked.Have Garner and Miller ever sparked engagement rumors?Yes, first in December 2024. On the weekend ahead of Christmas, Garner was seen in Los Angeles wearing a diamond ring on her left hand on her ring finger, along with a gold band. In the photo, she is driving her car and the rings can be seen through the window. She was reportedly seen wearing just the band in October, sparking engagement rumors between her and Miller.Engagement rumors circulated again in August 2025 when Garner was photographed wearing a ring again on her left hand in new photos while walking in Los Angeles. The ring appears to be a glittering band, not a traditional engagement ring or wedding band. The actress wore jeans, a dark blouse, and a gray cardigan, accessorizing with a leather handbag and tortoiseshell shades.How is Garner’s relationship with Miller going in 2025 amid reports of her spending more time with Affleck?They are just fine. On March 5, a source told People, “John is a fantastic boyfriend. Their relationship is very normal.”On March 9, Miller was photographed arriving at Garner’s house, further signifying the couple remained together.Were Garner and Miller seen together in April 2025?Yes, they were seen walking on April 20 in photos shared by TMZ. The couple was in front of her home in Los Angeles, heading to Miller’s truck. They gave one another a parting kiss before the businessman headed off. According to a source, they’d just spent the day together with Garner’s kids and her friends from church.Where did their relationship stand in July 2025?Better than ever. A source told People, “[They’ve] hit a stride as a couple and those who know them say this is the most solid and connected they’ve ever been.”Their blended families get along, the source added, saying, “John has also embraced Jen’s family life. He’s been patient, supportive, and deeply respectful of her dynamic with Ben and the kids.”Were they photographed showing PDA in June 2025?On June 6, Garner was photographed kissing Miller outside of his home in Los Angeles, in pics shared by TMZ. The actress was wearing a blue plaid shirt with black pants and Miller had on a gray T-shirt and jeans.Have they been seen together in 2026?Garner and Miller were photographed on a date in Santa Monica on August 2. Garner was dressed in a light-gray sweatshirt and white pants. Miller, meanwhile, was in an olive button-down and light-wash jeans.