Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jennifer Garner
Discover the career path of Jennifer Garner, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Jennifer Garner is an American actress who studied theater and began her career in New York City. She gained recognition through roles in television series like 'Time of Your Life' and supporting roles in films such as 'Pearl Harbor' and 'Catch Me If You Can.'
1992: Worked at Timber Lake Playhouse
In 1992, Jennifer Garner worked at the Timber Lake Playhouse in Mount Carroll, Illinois.
1993: Worked at the Barn Theatre
In 1993, Jennifer Garner worked at the Barn Theatre in Augusta, Michigan.
1994: Worked at Georgia Shakespeare Festival
In 1994, Jennifer Garner worked at the Georgia Shakespeare Festival in Atlanta, Georgia.
1995: Moved to New York City
In 1995, Jennifer Garner moved to New York City and earned $150 per week as an understudy for a Roundabout Theatre Company production of A Month in the Country and made her first on-screen appearance as Melissa Gilbert's daughter in the romance miniseries Zoya.
1996: Played an Amish Woman in Harvest of Fire and Shopkeeper in Dead Man's Walk
In 1996, Jennifer Garner played an Amish woman in the television movie Harvest of Fire and a shopkeeper in the Western miniseries Dead Man's Walk.
1997: Moved to Los Angeles and Gained First Leading Role
In 1997, Jennifer Garner moved to Los Angeles, gained her first leading role in the television film Rose Hill, and made her first feature film appearance in the period drama Washington Square.
1998: Appeared in Fantasy Island and Significant Others
In 1998, Jennifer Garner appeared in an episode of Fantasy Island and was cast as a series regular in the Fox drama Significant Others, and in J. J. Abrams' college drama series Felicity.
1999: Starring Role in Time of Your Life
In 1999, Jennifer Garner had a starring role on the Fox teen drama series Time of Your Life.
2000: Time of Your Life Airing
In 2000, Jennifer Garner continued her starring role in the Fox teen drama series Time of Your Life.
2000: Acted in Dude, Where's My Car?
In 2000, Jennifer Garner played the girlfriend of Ashton Kutcher's character in the comedy Dude, Where's My Car?
2001: Acted in Stealing Time and Pearl Harbor, Cast in Alias
In 2001, Jennifer Garner appeared briefly opposite her husband Scott Foley in the drama Stealing Time and had a small role as a nurse in the war epic Pearl Harbor. Also in 2001, Garner was cast as the star of the ABC action thriller series Alias.
2001: Supporting Role in Pearl Harbor
In 2001, Jennifer Garner played a supporting role in the war drama film Pearl Harbor.
2001: Breakthrough Role in Alias
In 2001, Jennifer Garner's breakthrough came with playing Sydney Bristow in the ABC action thriller series Alias.
2002: Filmed Advertisement for Corey Palumbo
In 2002, Jennifer Garner filmed a 30-second television advertisement for her childhood friend Corey Palumbo, who was running as a Democratic candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates.
2002: Supporting Role in Catch Me If You Can
In 2002, Jennifer Garner had a supporting role in the comedy-drama film Catch Me If You Can.
2002: Sang "Since I Fell For You" in Alias
In 2002, Jennifer Garner sang her version of the song "Since I Fell For You", with her own lyrics, in an episode of the action thriller series Alias.
2002: Acted in Catch Me If You Can
In 2002, Steven Spielberg offered Jennifer Garner a role as a high-class call girl in the crime comedy-drama film Catch Me If You Can after seeing her in Alias.
2003: Playing Elektra in Daredevil
In 2003, Jennifer Garner played Elektra in the superhero film Daredevil.
2003: Sang "My Funny Valentine" on Saturday Night Live
In 2003, Jennifer Garner sang "My Funny Valentine" while hosting an episode of the sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live.
2003: Acted in Daredevil and The Simpsons
In 2003, Jennifer Garner's first co-starring film role was in the action superhero film Daredevil, in which she played Elektra. Also in 2003, she voiced herself in an episode of The Simpsons.
2004: Starring Role in 13 Going on 30
In 2004, Jennifer Garner received further recognition for her starring role in the romantic comedy 13 Going on 30.
2005: Starred in Daredevil spin-off Elektra
In 2005, Jennifer Garner reprised the character of Elektra in the Daredevil spin-off film Elektra, although it was a box office and critical failure.
April 4, 2006: Released "Unexpected Dreams – Songs from the Stars" Album
On April 4, 2006, Jennifer Garner participated in the compilation album Unexpected Dreams – Songs from the Stars, where she sang a solo version of "My Heart Is So Full Of You".
2006: End of Alias
In 2006, Jennifer Garner concluded her role as Sydney Bristow in the ABC action thriller series Alias.
2006: Spoke at Rally for Jerry McNerney
In 2006, Jennifer Garner spoke at a rally in support of Democratic congressional candidate Jerry McNerney in Pleasanton, California.
2006: Alias Aired Until 2006
Jennifer Garner's salary for Alias began at $40,000 per episode and rose to $150,000 per episode by the series' end in 2006. During the show's run, Garner received several awards and nominations.
2007: Returned to work in Juno and The Kingdom
After a one-year break, Jennifer Garner returned to work in 2007 with a supporting role in Juno and played an FBI investigator in The Kingdom.
2007: Appeared in Global Warming Awareness Video
In 2007, Jennifer Garner appeared in a global warming awareness video produced by the Center for American Progress Action Fund.
2007: Starring Role in Juno
In 2007, Jennifer Garner received further recognition for her starring role in the movie Juno.
2007: Broadway Debut and Neutrogena Spokesperson
In late 2007, Jennifer Garner prepared to play Roxanne in Cyrano de Bergerac on Broadway. In 2007, Garner also became a spokesperson of skin care brand Neutrogena.
2007: Starred in Catch and Release
Jennifer Garner starred in the romantic drama Catch and Release, which was filmed in 2005 but not released until early 2007 and failed to recoup its production budget.
2008: Hosted Fundraisers for Barack Obama
In 2008, Jennifer Garner hosted two fund-raisers for Barack Obama during the 2008 Democratic Primary.
2008: Cyrano de Bergerac Performance
In early 2008, Jennifer Garner played Roxanne to Kevin Kline's Cyrano de Bergerac at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway. The play was later aired on PBS in 2008.
2009: Starred in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
In 2009, Jennifer Garner appeared in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, portraying the childhood friend of a famous photographer and womanizer.
2009: Became Save the Children USA Ambassador
In 2009, Jennifer Garner became an artist ambassador for Save the Children USA, promoting national literacy, nutrition, and early education efforts.
2009: Starred in The Invention of Lying
Jennifer Garner played the love interest in Ricky Gervais's directorial debut The Invention of Lying in 2009.
2010: Starring Role in Valentine's Day
In 2010, Jennifer Garner received further recognition for her starring role in the romantic comedy Valentine's Day.
2011: Acted in Arthur
In 2011, Jennifer Garner had a supporting role as a villainous deranged bride in the comedy Arthur, a remake of the 1981 film.
2011: Partnered with Frigidaire for Save the Children
In 2011, Jennifer Garner partnered with Frigidaire as part of her work with Save the Children.
2012: Acted in The Odd Life of Timothy Green and Butter
In 2012, Jennifer Garner played a mother in The Odd Life of Timothy Green and produced and starred in the satirical comedy Butter.
2013: Starred in Dallas Buyers Club and Became Max Mara Spokesperson
In 2013, Jennifer Garner starred in the biographical drama Dallas Buyers Club, playing a doctor treating AIDS patients. The film was a success and Garner's performance was praised. Also in 2013, she became the first celebrity spokesperson for the Italian fashion brand Max Mara.
2013: Starred in Dallas Buyers Club
In 2013, Jennifer Garner starred in the biographical drama Dallas Buyers Club.
2013: Took Daughter to Save the Children Gala
In 2013, Jennifer Garner took her eldest daughter Violet to a Save the Children gala in New York, wanting her daughter to see the commitment to making the world a better place.
2014: Donated to Wendy Davis's Campaign
In 2014, Jennifer Garner donated $25,000 to the campaign of Democratic politician Wendy Davis.
2014: Joined the Invest in Us Campaign
In 2014, Jennifer Garner joined the Invest in Us campaign.
2014: Starred in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
In 2014, Jennifer Garner starred in the family comedy Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
2014: Starred in Draft Day, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Men, Women & Children and became Capital One Spokesperson
In 2014, Jennifer Garner starred in the sports drama Draft Day, the Disney adaptation Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, and the dramedy Men, Women & Children. Also in 2014, Capital One signed Garner as their spokesperson for their Capital One Venture Air Miles credit card.
2014: Served on the Board of Trustees for Save the Children
Since 2014, Jennifer Garner has served on the board of trustees for Save the Children, advocating for early childhood education.
2015: Appeared in A Path Appears
In 2015, Jennifer Garner appeared in A Path Appears, a PBS documentary that focuses on rural poverty among children in West Virginia.
2015: Acted in Danny Collins
In 2015, Jennifer Garner played a supporting role in the drama Danny Collins, a film inspired by the true story of folk singer Steve Tilston. Critics praised Garner's performance, noting the powerful emotion she brought to the movie.
2016: Appeared in Miracles from Heaven, Nine Lives, and Mother's Day
In 2016, Jennifer Garner appeared in the Christian drama Miracles from Heaven, the comedy Nine Lives, and made a cameo appearance in Mother's Day. Critics generally praised her performance in Miracles from Heaven.
2016: Hosted Fundraiser and Attended Events for Hillary Clinton
In 2016, Jennifer Garner hosted a fundraiser in support of Hillary Clinton in Bozeman, Montana. Garner also attended voter registration and phone bank events in support of Clinton in Reno, Nevada.
2016: Sang "Doin' It (All for My Baby)" in Mother's Day
In 2016, Jennifer Garner sang "Doin' It (All for My Baby)" in the Garry Marshall comedy-drama Mother's Day.
May 2017: Wakefield Premiered at TIFF
In May 2017, Jennifer Garner appeared in the drama Wakefield, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
August 2018: Received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In August 2018, Jennifer Garner received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Variety praised her 'radiant likability'.
2018: Co-founded Once Upon a Farm
In 2018, Jennifer Garner co-founded the organic, fresh baby food company Once Upon a Farm and is also the company's chief brand officer.
2018: Co-starred in Love, Simon, voiced Mama Llama for Llama Llama and starred in Peppermint
In 2018, Jennifer Garner co-starred in Love, Simon, an adaptation of the novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. Also that year, Garner voiced the role of Mama Llama for Netflix's original animated preschool series Llama Llama, and starred as the lead in the action-revenge film Peppermint, which was released on September 7.
2018: Starred in the HBO comedy series Camping
In 2018, Jennifer Garner played a leading role in the HBO comedy series Camping, which was based on the British television series of the same name.
2018: Starred in Love, Simon and Peppermint
In 2018, Jennifer Garner starred in the family comedy Love, Simon and the action film Peppermint.
2019: Once Upon a Farm Became WIC-Eligible
In 2019, Jennifer Garner's company, Once Upon a Farm, became the first refrigerated baby food available to WIC-eligible families.
2020: Starred in Home Movie: The Princess Bride
In 2020, Jennifer Garner starred in the Quibi comedy miniseries Home Movie: The Princess Bride, a fan-made recreation of the 1987 film, produced in social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, to raise money for World Central Kitchen.
March 2021: Produced and starred in Yes Day
In March 2021, Jennifer Garner produced and starred in the Netflix family comedy film Yes Day, directed by Miguel Arteta.
2021: Sang "Baby I Need Your Loving" in Yes Day
In 2021, Jennifer Garner sang The Four Tops's 1964 chart selection "Baby I Need Your Loving" in the family comedy Yes Day.
2021: Starred in Yes Day
In 2021, Jennifer Garner starred in the family comedy Yes Day.
2022: Starred in The Adam Project
In 2022, Jennifer Garner starred in the action film The Adam Project.
2022: Starred in The Adam Project and guest appeared in Upload
In 2022, Jennifer Garner starred in the science fiction action film The Adam Project, reuniting her with Mark Ruffalo. That same year, she made a guest appearance in an episode of the Amazon Prime Video science fiction comedy series Upload.
November 2023: Starred in Family Switch
In November 2023, Jennifer Garner starred as Jess Walker in the family comedy film Family Switch, which was released on Netflix.
2023: Series Regular in Party Down and The Last Thing He Told Me
In 2023, Jennifer Garner appeared as a series regular in the revival of the Starz sitcom Party Down. Also that year, Garner executive produced and starred as Hannah Hall in the Apple TV+ limited mystery drama series The Last Thing He Told Me.
2023: Starred in The Last Thing He Told Me
In 2023, Jennifer Garner starred in the Apple TV+ drama series The Last Thing He Told Me.
July 26, 2024: Garner to Reprise Role as Elektra Natchios in Deadpool & Wolverine
On July 26, 2024, Jennifer Garner will reprise her role as Elektra Natchios in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Deadpool & Wolverine.
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