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SOLVED!

[Blind Gossip] This acting couple is fighting over Thanksgiving!

This divorcing film star wants to be with his kids for the holiday. His actress wife said that was fine, that he could join them at their house for dinner.

He wants to bring his girlfriend.

Oh, hell no.

His cheating and alcoholism were the reasons they broke up. Now he wants to bring the woman he cheated on her with… the woman who thinks it’s cool that he drinks… to her house for Thanksgiving?

Oh, hell no!

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Wife:

Husband:

Girlfriend:

[Optional] Do you think the wife should let him bring his girlfriend to Thanksgiving dinner?

SOLVED!

Wife: Jennifer Garner

Husband: Ben Affleck

Girlfriend: Lindsay Shookus

Ben Affleck wanted to bring his Saturday Night Live party pal girlfriend Lindsay Shookus to Thanksgiving dinner at Jennifer Garner’s house.

Jennifer Garner had other plans, none of which included Shookus.

She planned for her family and Ben to spend the day doing crafts and playing sports with their kids while she cooked.

If they will play with the kids and just let me cook, it is heaven for me. I will make homemade bread, I’ll make stuffing, I’ll make a turkey, I’ll make gravy, I’ll make sweet potato pudding, I’ll make pies. Just let me have that day in the kitchen.

And that’s exactly what happened.

Shookus did NOT go to Garner’s for Thanksgiving, although she did meet up with Affleck the day after.

Ben Affleck wanted to bring his Saturday Night Live party pal girlfriend Lindsay Shookus to celebrate Christmas with his kids.

Jennifer Garner wanted to spend Christmas with just the family in Montana.

And that’s exactly what happened.

Shookus did NOT go to Garner’s for Christmas, although she did meet up with Affleck the day after.

From People:

It was a snowy Christmas for the Affleck and Garner gang.

A source says Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, both 45, spent Christmas in Montana with their kids, Violet, 12, Seraphina, 8, and Samuel, 5. As People previously reported, the exes reunited for the holiday, and Affleck also spent Thanksgiving with Garner and the kids earlier this year.

“They had a great Christmas together in Montana. It’s a lot of snow and everyone had fun,” the source says. “Jen loves Montana. It’s very quiet and she enjoys the privacy.”

The source says Garner and Affleck flew separately to Montana, where they have property at an exclusive private ski resort, and were joined by some of Garner’s family. Garner, who’s next onscreen in the movie drama Love, Simon, was still in Montana yesterday, while Affleck flew back to L.A. after Christmas.

The Justice League actor was spotted out with girlfriend Lindsay Shookus, 37, the day after Christmas in Malibu and the two were also seen together at a studio the next day.

And then Affleck went back to rehab. (See Drunk Man Hunting for more details)

Jennifer Garner’s making the rules now!

We wonder if Lindsay Shookus spent Thanksgiving and Christmas with her own husband and child. Oh, you didn’t know she had a husband and child? You do now.

Congratulations to Vampira for being first with the correct response!

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  3. luvprue1 says

    Ex Wife: Jennifer Garner
    Husband: Ben Affleck
    Girlfriend : Lindsey

    Optional: Hell No she shouldn’t allowed Ben to bring his girlfriend. Ben shouldn’t even think that’s a option. Ben doesn’t really want to spend time with his kids, he just want a out/a excuse not to come.

  4. itstarapagain says

    If Ben cared about anyone but himself, he’d realize what a bad idea this is. How selfish! I’m so glad that Jen is there to put the kids first. And the girlfriend needs to back the eff off.

  5. research boy says

    I like how the turkey in the picture is made to resemble the old NBC peacock, in honor of Lindsay’s network of employment.

    And no, she can’t go. It’s Jen’s residence, so it’s Jen and the kids and whatever friends and relatives she wants there. No +1s allowed. When the kids are older, they can do something like my family did: mom and stepdad hosted us (and the step-sibs) on the day, dad and his relations had a lunch on Black Friday. But not yet.

  6. coey17 says

    Wife- Jennifer garner
    Husband- Ben Affleck
    GF- Lindsay shookus
    I wouldn’t but I could see her letting him do it

  7. NativeAtlantaGirl says

    Sounds like Ben & Jen Garner
    His GF is that SNL writer

    NO girlfriends at the dinner. If they get married, maybe. That is beyond tacky. He should be grateful she is even inviting him to join them.

  9. LC1216 says

    Wife: Jennifer Garner

    Husband: Ben Afflec

    Girlfriend: Shookus chick

    Do you think the wife should let him bring his girlfriend to Thanksgiving dinner? HELL NO!!!!

  11. aaagspr says

    I would have said that this was a perfect fit for Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, but judging by the pictures they make public, he never seems to enjoy being with his children.

    Optional: as described, no way. If it’s Affleck and Garner, everything is still too fresh and unresolved.

  15. madoweiland says

    Wife: Jennifer Gardner

    Husband: Ben Afleck

    Girlfriend: SNL

    [Optional] Do you think the wife should let him bring his girlfriend to Thanksgiving dinner?
    I would be extremely petty in this and say NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

  16. theruraljuror says

    Oh, Ben (Affleck). Leave Lindsay Shookus at home and enjoy a drama-free meal with Jennifer Garner, your ex.

  20. thekatsclaws says

    Jennifer Garner

    Ben Affleck

    Lindsay Shookus

    And hell no! He doesn’t have an ounce of respect for his family for thinking this request is reasonable in any way, shape or form. Doesn’t she have a child of her own that she should be spending her own thanksgiving with?!

  22. mrs_right says

    Wife: Jennifer Garner
    Husband: Ben Affleck
    Girlfriend: Lindsay Shookus

    Not unless it gets really serious, as in, they get married.

  24. pewter says

    Jen Garner
    Ben Affleck
    The SNL woman Ben is dating currently

    No…she wouldn’t be welcome at all. And for Ben to suggest that shows how morally bankrupt he really is.

  26. calumsmom says

    Wife: Jennifer Garner

    Husband: Ben Affleck

    Girlfriend: Lindsay Shookus or whatever her name is

    Do you think the wife should let him bring his girlfriend to Thanksgiving dinner? NO. It would take a bigger person than me to allow that to ever happen. And why isn’t this couple divorced, already?? Is it just me, or is this the most drawn-out breakup in history?

  28. sweetisally says

    Wife: Jennifer Garner

    Husband: Ben Affleck

    Girlfriend: Lindsay Shookus

    [Optional] Do you think the wife should let him bring his girlfriend to Thanksgiving dinner? : Hell no, she’s an enabler and a bad influence, just like him.

  30. StormwindCityGuard says

    Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner.

    No, I think he should be adult enough to keep their issues between the adults only and should not bring his girlfriend to the dinner. Maybe one day further on in the relationship they can meet amicably between the 3 of them but it appears they’ve not reached that stage yet.

  32. CaliDreaming says

    Wife: Angelina Jolie
    Husband: Brad Pitt
    Girlfriend: Ella Purnell

    No way should the wife allow her ex to bring the girlfriend to the dinner. It’s just way too soon and would hurt the kids. I would say this even if the husband and his girlfriend were in a serious relationship. You have to introduce new people to children gradually.

    I really think the whole situation is pathetic all around.

    • CaliDreaming says

      Looks like I’m 100% wrong on this! Definitely is Ben and Jen. The turkey is similar to NBC’s logo, which hints more at Ben’s SNL honey.

  35. grozer says

    Ben Affleck, Jen Garner. Girlfriend is that SNL chick.

    “No” to Thanksgiving, for the sole reason that new girlfriend looks like an enabler who’s thrilled to help him trash his sobriety. Seriously, those two look wasted in every photo. I couldn’t sit across the table from that.

  37. JohnCarson says

    Wife: Jennifer Garner
    Husband: Ben Affleck
    Girlfriend: Lindsay Shookus
    Optional – Hell No! Did he really ask that?

  38. MadGal says

    Wife: Jennifer Garner

    Husband: Ben Affleck

    Girlfriend: Lindsay Shookus

    Do you think the wife should let him bring his girlfriend to Thanksgiving dinner?
    Nope

  42. bellajjoy says

    Absolutely not , when you divorce you have to arrange access as that is fair to the children, when they go to visit the ex, they would eventually get used to the ex’s new partner and eventually all attend school events, birthday parties etc, be amicable for the sake of the child, but not at the child’s primary residence, that could be upsetting for the child, confusing for younger ones and disrespectful toward the mother, unless the mother is hosting the event and has expressly invited them.

  43. brothernamederised says

    Wife: Jennifer Garner
    Husband: Ben Affleck
    Girlfriend: Lindsay Shookus

    [Optional]: No, I think she’s suffered enough, frankly.

  44. surfsunsand says

    Wife: Jennifer Garner

    Husband: Ben Affleck

    Girlfriend: Lindsay Shookus

    [Optional] Do you think the wife should let him bring his girlfriend to Thanksgiving dinner? NO. Didn’t they just start dating this year? I don’t think it’s fair to the kids – or Jennifer – to bring a girlfriend around who he’s only been dating a bit (esp. if he cheated on Jen with her!!) Also the fact that Jen spent so many years trying to help him stay clean and Lindsay lets him drink? Ugh.

  47. radmom says

    Obviously Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner. And, no, it isn’t okay. She put up with a lot from him, she needs to stand up and say no more. Total disrespect, but he doesn’t think of anyone but himself.

  50. LadyGodiva says

    Jennifer Garner
    Ben Affleck
    Lindsay whatsherface

    I don’t think she has a place in this celebration. She clearly has not been accepted as part of the family (yet?)

  52. viksville77 says

    Wife: Jennifer Garner
    Husband: Ben Affleck
    Girlfriend: Lindsay Shookus
    Optional: Hell no, this woman has no family values or morals at all!

  55. chalupacabra says

    Jen Garner, Been Affleck, blond enabler gf Lindsay Shookus.

    Optional: No, and it’s appalling that he would even ask.

  57. JerzeyJenn says

    Jennifer Garner
    Ben Affleck
    Lindsay Shookus

    They appear to be coparenting very well..BUT…Waaaaay too soon for the modern family holiday dinner… AWKWARD…LOL
    Especially if the allegations about her enabling him are true…JMO

  60. leishd83 says

    Jennifer garner
    Ben Affleck
    SNL chick

    Now Way and he SHOULD be more respectful but he doesn’t seem the sort to take others feelings into consideration consideration

  64. Lucywagner says

    Wife: Jennifer Garner

    Husband: Ben Affleck

    Girlfriend: Lindsay Shocks

    [Optional] Do you think the wife should let him bring his girlfriend to Thanksgiving dinner? Absolutely not – they can meet up after dinner

  65. AmandaHugginkiss says

    This SCREAMS Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner. He probably wants to bring that blond SNL woman with him. So disrespectful.

  66. goodgossip says

    Wife: Jennifer Garner
    Husband: Ben Affleck

    Optional: Hell no!!!! She should send him to his BFF home for Thanksgiving. Poor wife having to be reminded of his existence and now seeing the girlfriend in her house.

  69. dadiegirl says

    Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner. Hell no you can’t bring your girlfriend! She can wait for you back at your house! LOL

  70. Parade says

    Why can’t the father have the children for thanksgiving? I don’t think joint thanksgiving is the way to go. They’re divorced, that’s it.
    Ben
    Jen
    She has her own skeletons in her closet, she should move on and so should he.

  72. javelina says

    Wife: Jen Garner

    Husband: Ben Affleck

    Girlfriend: That shookes woman

    [Optional] Do you think the wife should let him bring his girlfriend to Thanksgiving dinner?

    Nope. Stand your ground Jen! Protect your kids from that user and abuser.

  74. proloz says

    Ben and Jen.

    And heck no. That’s just wrong. Maybe, maybe if they were to marry. But until then. No.

  79. gailpow says

    Wife: Jen Garner
    Husband: Ben Afflack
    Girlfriend: Lindsey Shookus
    Good for Jen she is sticking to her guns and banning Ben’s sidepiece.

  81. High Steppa says

    Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck, and the enabler who is from SNL.

    Should she let him bring her? Hell NO!

  86. Avalokitesvara says

    Jennifer Garner
    Ben Affleck
    Lindsey Shookus

    HELL NO!!!!!!!!
    Just proves what a POS Ben is……

  88. GossipGirlXoXo2 says

    Sounds like Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner. And no she can’t come into my house for ANYTHING.

  89. mercihoney says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garner
    Lindsey Whocares

    I do not think Jen should let her come. Oh, helllll no!

  92. Starwatcher says

    Ben, Jen, and, what’s her face, Lindsey ??
    Optional: Hell no, that’s some kind of power play on his part, Jen should stand her ground.

  94. aaaR3D15 says

    Wife: Jennifer Garner

    Husband: Ben Affleck

    Girlfriend: Lindsay Shookus

    [Optional] I’m with Jen on this one. Girl has been through enough.

  97. obsidianeyes says

    Jen
    Ben
    And the SNL writer chick

    Optional: hell no. If the kids haven’t met her, now ain’t the time.

  101. FiyahHotFlashy says

    Ben Affleck, Jennifter Garner and Lindsay Shookus
    NO…GF needs to find something else to do and Ben lost his mind

  109. CelebrityGirl says

    Wife: Jennifer Garner

    Husband: Ben Affleck

    Girlfriend: Lindsay Shookus

    [Optional] Do you think the wife should let him bring his girlfriend to Thanksgiving dinner? NO! Way too soon.

  111. colfaxcarol says

    Wife is Jennifer Garner. Ben Affleck & Lindsay Shookus. He is truly amazing. He actually expects Jennifer to allow him to bring his mistress to the family dinner. Lindsay is such a shameless creep that she expects to go. Those two expect Garner to put up with this? If he marries that creep who encourages his drinking, then maybe she should accept her at a family dinner. Right now, Lindsay is just his adulterous drinking buddy.

  112. torrey says

    Jen Garner/Ben Affleck

    His girlfriend is a bad influence, and I’m not sure it would be appropriate to bring any girlfriend yet.

  116. Elliegurl says

    Wife: Jennifer Garner

    Husband: Ben Affleck

    Girlfriend: Lindsay Shookus

    Do you think the wife should let him bring his girlfriend to Thanksgiving dinner? No way. I would tell that drunk idiot and his skank GF to go stink up someone else’s holiday. What a couple of selfish jerks. Hey Ben, how about thinking about your kids happiness instead of your base needs?

  118. RadiantA says

    Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck, Lindsey Shookus. Oh, hell no. If he remarries, yes, but this is just a girlfriend.

  120. Baileygirl says

    Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck.
    The girlfriend is that boozy gal from SNL who doesn’t have a problem with an alcoholic drinking. Pathetic. If the girlfriend really cared about this guy she would support his sobriety but hey, he wouldn’t stick with her if he couldn’t drink.
    No way should Jennifer allow this. He has already chosen booze over his kids and he will choose the girlfriend, too. Poor kids. Not a happy experience having a selfish, drunken parent. Thank God they have their mother.

  123. shelaur22 says

    Ben Affleck
    Doormat Garner
    Lindsay Shookus

    It might be a little soon for that. But, it’s obvious that Shookus isn’t going anywhere so Garner is going to have to suck it up and get along with her, may as well start now.

  125. leelee321 says

    Wife: Jennifer Gardner

    Husband: Ben Affleck

    Girlfriend: Lindsey what’s her name

    Do you think the wife should let him bring his girlfriend to Thanksgiving dinner? NO. The audacity of this guy is unreal. He’s a real piece.

  129. celebiddy says

    Jennifer garner
    Ben affleck
    Lindsay shookus

    She should spend thanksgiving with her own kid. Maybe she’s not welcome to that dinner either though..

  136. jonesing says

    NO!!!
    If that was my ex and we didn’t have kids, I would tell him if he came around the house with her, that I would stab him in the head. With kids, just send them to his place and I would stay home.

  142. GingerGirl3 says

    Wife: Jennifer Garner

    Husband: Ben Affleck

    Girlfriend: Lindsay Shookus

    [Optional] Do you think the wife should let him bring his girlfriend to Thanksgiving dinner? NO. What a louse. He cheated with her and wants to parade her in front of his ex? The aiding and abetting his drinking is awful. Worst of all is bringing her around the kids. They need time to adjust and he should see if this relationship has any staying power before he even introduces those poor kids to her

  145. AliekaZola says

    Ben Affleck
    Jennifer Garnier

    I don’t blame her for saying no. She needs to protect her kids from people like that. And they’re not even divorced as yet, so it’s too soon for him to be inviting his girlfriend.

    • nylahou says

      Ben Affleck
      Jen Garner

      I 100% agree. I wouldn’t allow my ex-husband to bring someone for a holiday/event unless he was actually married to that person (or in a 2+ year long relationship). H*ll to the no!