Jennifer Garner, 52, flashes a joyful smile as she holds hands with her son Samuel, 12, whom she shares with ex-husband Ben Affleck

Jennifer Garner appeared to be in good spirits while out for a walk with her son Samuel in Santa Monica, California, on Thursday morning.

The 52-year-old artist smiled as she held the hand of her youngest child, 12, as they crossed the street.

The actress – who recently hosted a virtual reunion with her thirteen Going On 30 costars – wore a bright green half-zip sweater with the logo of her child food company Once Upon A Farm.

Garner also wore black leggings, which hugged her toned legs, and a pair of multi-colored running shoes.

The Primetime Emmy Award-nominated actress’ gorgeous brunette locks were tied up in a loose ponytail as she held her son’s lunch bag.

Jennifer Garner seemed in good spirits as she took her son Samuel to school in Santa Monica on Thursday morning

The Alias ​​star shares Samuel with her former husband, Ben Affleck, who she first met while working on the set of the 2001 feature film Pearl Harbor.

The couple tied the knot in 2005 and welcomed Samuel into their family in February 2012.

Garner and Affleck separated three years later and their divorce was finalized in 2018.

The Daredevil actress is currently working on the upcoming holiday comedy Mrs. Claus.

The performer was first linked to the project earlier this month Deadline revealed that she had signed on to star in the film.

Although there was no director attached at the time, it was announced that Leah McKendrick would write the film’s screenplay.

Details about the upcoming feature film’s plot points are currently being kept under wraps.

In addition to leading the feature film’s cast, Garner serves as one of the project’s producers, alongside Reese Witherspoon.

The 52-year-old artist smiled as she held the hand of her youngest child, 12, as they crossed a street, and later received a call as she prepared to go home for the day

The 52-year-old artist smiled as she held the hand of her youngest child, 12, as they crossed a street, and later received a call as she prepared to go home for the day

The actress - who recently hosted a virtual reunion with her thirteen Going On 30 costars - wore a bright green half-zip sweater emblazoned with the logo of her child food company Once Upon A Farm.

The actress – who recently hosted a virtual reunion with her thirteen Going On 30 costars – wore a bright green half-zip sweater emblazoned with the logo of her child food company Once Upon A Farm.

The Alias ​​star shares Samuel with her former husband, Ben Affleck, whom she first met while working on the set of the 2001 feature film Pearl Harbor;  seen in 2014

The Alias ​​star shares Samuel with her former husband, Ben Affleck, whom she first met while working on the set of the 2001 feature film Pearl Harbor; seen in 2014

The actresses recently worked together on the thriller television series The Last Thing He Told Me.

Witherspoon worked solely as one of the project’s executive producers, and Garner served as both producer and star of the project.

The show premiered on Apple TV+ last April to mixed to negative critical reception.

Last March it was announced that The Last Thing He Told Me had been renewed for a second season.