The beloved Jennifer Garner: A look back at movies that made her famous, former relationships and more
One of Jennifer Garner's first big roles was on the television show "Alias" as Agent Sydney Bristow. The show ran for five seasons, but rarely drew large numbers of audience members. (Bob Marshak/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)
In 2002, Jennifer Garner acted in the Steven Spielberg-directed movie "Catch Me If You Can." Garner acts in the film alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken and more. (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Inc.)
Jennifer Garner starred in the superhero movie "Daredevil" in 2003 and the 2005 spin-off "Elektra." In the 2003 film, Garner appeared as Elektra, and her now ex-husband, Ben Affleck, starred as Daredevil, though the couple originally met in 2000. (Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
"13 Going on 30" is a popular 2004 rom-com starring Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo. The actress often looks back on her time making the movie via social media. (James Devaney/WireImage)
Jennifer Garner starred alongside Jamie Foxx in the action-packed 2007 film "The Kingdom." (Francois Durand/Getty Images)
The 2009 rom-com "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" sees Jennifer Garner and Matthew McConaughey in leading roles. The star plays the childhood best friend of McConaughey. (Patrick Whittemore/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images)
Previous co-stars of the film "Pearl Harbor", Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck were married for 10 years, from 2005 to 2015. They share three children; Violet, Seraphina and Samuel. Before her marriage to Affleck, she was married to Scott Foley from 2000 until 2004. Recently, Seraphina revealed her new name, Fin, at Garner's father's funeral in 2024. (Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
In 2013, Jennifer Garner worked with Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto in "Dallas Buyers Club." She starred as Dr. Eve Saks, a caring doctor for McConaughey's character. (Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
One of Jennifer Garner's more recent roles was in the 2022 action/Sci-fi movie "The Adam Project," also starring Ryan Reynolds. Garner stars as Ellie Reed, the mother to Adam. (Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix)
The 2023 Netflix film "Family Switch," starring Jennifer Garner, is about two parents who find themselves in the bodies of their teenage children and vice versa. (Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)