Jennifer Garner

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Early Career and Rise to Fame

Jennifer Garner is an American actress and producer best known for her role as CIA officer Sydney Bristow in the television series Alias. The role earned her critical acclaim and established her as a leading actress in Hollywood.

Quick Facts

Birth Date
17 Apr, 1972
Age
48 yrs
Citizenship
United States of America
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Birth Place
Houston
Education
George Washington High School
Denison University
Gender
Female
Description
American actress
Spouse
Ben Affleck[2005-2015]
Scott Foley[2000-2004]
Net Worth 2021
80 million

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Marriage to Scott Foley

In 2000, Garner married actor Scott Foley, whom she met on the set of the television show Felicity in 1998. The couple filed for divorce in 2003, citing irreconcilable differences. Their divorce was finalized in 2004. In later interviews, Garner described Foley as a great person, saying the relationship simply did not work out.

Relationship with Michael Vartan

Following her separation from Foley, Garner was briefly involved with her Alias co-star Michael Vartan. The relationship lasted less than a year and ended amicably.

Marriage to Ben Affleck

Shortly after her relationship with Vartan, Garner began dating actor Ben Affleck. Their relationship became public when they were seen attending a Boston Red Sox game together. Affleck proposed to Garner on her 33rd birthday with a 4.5-carat diamond ring. The couple married in 2005 when Garner was four months pregnant with their first child. They went on to have three children together.


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Last Modified: Sep 1 2025

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