Childhood and Education Journey of Jennifer Garner in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Jennifer Garner. A timeline of key moments.

Jennifer Garner is an American actress born in Houston, Texas, and raised in Charleston, West Virginia. She studied theater at Denison University before beginning her acting career as an understudy with the Roundabout Theatre Company in New York City. She gained recognition for her starring role in the Fox teen drama series *Time of Your Life* (1999–2000) and supporting roles in films such as *Pearl Harbor* (2001) and *Catch Me If You Can* (2002).

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

April 17, 1972: Jennifer Garner's Birth

On April 17, 1972, Jennifer Anne Garner was born in Houston, Texas.

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1990: Enrolled at Denison University

In 1990, Jennifer Garner enrolled at Denison University in Granville, Ohio, initially majoring in chemistry before switching to theater.

1993: Studying at the National Theater Institute

In the fall semester of 1993, Jennifer Garner studied at the National Theater Institute at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center in Waterford, Connecticut.

1994: Graduation from Denison University

In 1994, Jennifer Garner graduated from Denison University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater performance.

1998: Meeting Scott Foley on Felicity

In 1998, Jennifer Garner met Scott Foley on the set of Felicity, which marked the beginning of their relationship.

October 19, 2000: Marriage to Scott Foley

On October 19, 2000, Jennifer Garner married Scott Foley in a ceremony at their home.

March 2003: Separation from Scott Foley

In March 2003, Jennifer Garner and Scott Foley separated.

May 2003: Filing for Divorce from Scott Foley

In May 2003, Jennifer Garner filed for divorce from Scott Foley, citing irreconcilable differences.

August 2003: Dating Michael Vartan

In August 2003, Jennifer Garner began dating her Alias co-star Michael Vartan.

March 2004: Divorce from Scott Foley finalized

In March 2004, Jennifer Garner's divorce from Scott Foley was finalized.

August 2004: Dating Ben Affleck

In August 2004, Jennifer Garner began dating Ben Affleck after developing a friendship on the sets of Pearl Harbor and Daredevil.

June 29, 2005: Marriage to Ben Affleck

On June 29, 2005, Jennifer Garner married Ben Affleck in a private ceremony in Turks and Caicos.

2008: Restraining Order

In 2008, Jennifer Garner, her then-husband Ben Affleck, and their daughter Violet obtained a restraining order against Steven Burky, who had been stalking Garner since 2002.

December 2009: Arrest of Stalker

In December 2009, Steven Burky, Jennifer Garner's stalker, was arrested outside her daughter Violet's preschool. He was charged with two counts of stalking.

March 2010: Adjudication of Insanity

In March 2010, Steven Burky was adjudicated insane and sent to California's state mental hospital. The court also ordered him to stay away from Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck, and their family for 10 years if released.

2011: Death of Gary Winick

In 2011, Gary Winick, whom Jennifer Garner chose to direct the film '13 Going on 30', passed away.

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August 2013: Testimony before California Assembly Judiciary Committee

In August 2013, Jennifer Garner testified before the California Assembly Judiciary Committee in support of a bill protecting celebrities' children from paparazzi harassment, marking her advocacy for privacy laws.

September 2013: Passage of paparazzi bill

In September 2013, the bill Jennifer Garner supported to protect children from paparazzi harassment passed, becoming California law.

2013: Save the Children Gala

In 2013, Jennifer Garner took her daughter Violet to a Save the Children gala in New York, emphasizing the importance of making the world a better place.

2014: Support for "No Kids" policy

In 2014, Jennifer Garner supported the "No Kids" policy, adopted by media organizations, forbidding publication of photos of celebrities' children, and argued in favor of a United Kingdom-style system, where you have to blur out the face[s] of minor children in published photographs.

June 2015: Intention to Divorce Ben Affleck

In June 2015, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck announced their intention to divorce.

2015: Attending Methodist Church Services

In 2015, Jennifer Garner and her family started attending weekly Methodist church services in Los Angeles.

April 2017: Filing Legal Documents for Divorce

In April 2017, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck jointly filed legal documents, seeking joint custody of their children.

October 2018: Divorce from Ben Affleck Finalized

In October 2018, Jennifer Garner's divorce from Ben Affleck was finalized. She supported Affleck's struggles with alcoholism during and after their marriage.

2018: Dating John C. Miller

In 2018, Jennifer Garner began dating businessman John C. Miller.

2019: Reflection on Paparazzi Intrusion

In 2019, Jennifer Garner reflected on the intense paparazzi intrusion into her family's life, noting improvements since the legislation passed but also ongoing issues with photographers.