Welcome to the Jennifer Garner Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Jennifer Garner.
Jennifer Garner appeared as a series regular in the revival of the Starz sitcom
Party Down and starred in the Apple TV+ limited mystery drama series The Last
Thing He Told Me.
Jennifer Anne Garner was born in Houston, Texas, to William John Garner, a chemical engineer, and Patricia Ann English, an English teacher. She is the second of three sisters.
Graduation from Denison University
1994
Garner graduated from Denison University in Granville, Ohio, with a degree in theater. During her time at college, she also attended the National Theater Institute in Waterford, Connecticut.
Move to New York City
1995
Garner moved to New York City to pursue acting, working as a restaurant hostess and understudy at the Roundabout Theatre Company.
First Lead Role
1997
Garner landed her first lead role in the TV movie 'Rose Hill,' based on Julie Garwood's Western novel 'For the Roses.' She also appeared in the films 'Washington Square' and 'Mr. Magoo' the same year.
Marriage to Scott Foley
2000
Garner married actor Scott Foley, whom she met on the set of 'Felicity.' They appeared together in the film 'Rennie’s Landing' (2001) but divorced in 2004.
Breakthrough Role in 'Alias'
2001-2006
Garner's big break came when she was cast as Sydney Bristow in the action thriller TV series 'Alias.' The show was critically acclaimed, and Garner won a Golden Globe Award for best actress in a television drama in 2002.
Role in 'Daredevil'
2003
Garner played the role of Elektra in the superhero film 'Daredevil,' which was a significant step in her film career.
Role in 'Juno'
2007
Garner starred in the Oscar-winning comedy-drama 'Juno,' which is considered one of her best movie performances to date.
Role in 'Dallas Buyers Club'
2013
Garner appeared in the biographical drama 'Dallas Buyers Club,' which further showcased her versatility as an actress.
Divorce from Ben Affleck
2018
Garner divorced actor Ben Affleck, with whom she had three children. They were married in 2005.
Role in 'The Last Thing He Told Me'
2023
Garner starred in the Apple TV+ drama series 'The Last Thing He Told Me,' continuing her successful career in television.
Brief
Known For
Actress known for her roles in 'Alias', '13 Going on 30', 'Juno', and 'Dallas Buyers Club'.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: April 17, 1972.
Born Place: Houston, Texas.
Career
Current occupation: Actress, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist.
Past occupations: Understudy for the Roundabout Theatre Company, Artist Ambassador for Save the Children.
Current Place of Work: Various film and television projects, Once Upon a Farm (co-founder and chief brand officer).
Previous Place of Work: ABC (for 'Alias'), various film sets.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama for 'Alias', four Primetime Emmy Award nominations for 'Alias'.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Jennifer Garner Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Jennifer Garner.
Jennifer Garner appeared as a series regular in the revival of the Starz sitcom
Party Down and starred in the Apple TV+ limited mystery drama series The Last
Thing He Told Me.
Jennifer Anne Garner was born in Houston, Texas, to William John Garner, a chemical engineer, and Patricia Ann English, an English teacher. She is the second of three sisters.
Graduation from Denison University
1994
Garner graduated from Denison University in Granville, Ohio, with a degree in theater. During her time at college, she also attended the National Theater Institute in Waterford, Connecticut.
Move to New York City
1995
Garner moved to New York City to pursue acting, working as a restaurant hostess and understudy at the Roundabout Theatre Company.
First Lead Role
1997
Garner landed her first lead role in the TV movie 'Rose Hill,' based on Julie Garwood's Western novel 'For the Roses.' She also appeared in the films 'Washington Square' and 'Mr. Magoo' the same year.
Marriage to Scott Foley
2000
Garner married actor Scott Foley, whom she met on the set of 'Felicity.' They appeared together in the film 'Rennie’s Landing' (2001) but divorced in 2004.
Breakthrough Role in 'Alias'
2001-2006
Garner's big break came when she was cast as Sydney Bristow in the action thriller TV series 'Alias.' The show was critically acclaimed, and Garner won a Golden Globe Award for best actress in a television drama in 2002.
Role in 'Daredevil'
2003
Garner played the role of Elektra in the superhero film 'Daredevil,' which was a significant step in her film career.
Role in 'Juno'
2007
Garner starred in the Oscar-winning comedy-drama 'Juno,' which is considered one of her best movie performances to date.
Role in 'Dallas Buyers Club'
2013
Garner appeared in the biographical drama 'Dallas Buyers Club,' which further showcased her versatility as an actress.
Divorce from Ben Affleck
2018
Garner divorced actor Ben Affleck, with whom she had three children. They were married in 2005.
Role in 'The Last Thing He Told Me'
2023
Garner starred in the Apple TV+ drama series 'The Last Thing He Told Me,' continuing her successful career in television.
Brief
Known For
Actress known for her roles in 'Alias', '13 Going on 30', 'Juno', and 'Dallas Buyers Club'.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: April 17, 1972.
Born Place: Houston, Texas.
Career
Current occupation: Actress, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist.
Past occupations: Understudy for the Roundabout Theatre Company, Artist Ambassador for Save the Children.
Current Place of Work: Various film and television projects, Once Upon a Farm (co-founder and chief brand officer).
Previous Place of Work: ABC (for 'Alias'), various film sets.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama for 'Alias', four Primetime Emmy Award nominations for 'Alias'.
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