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 known for her early roles in television and film. She gained recognition through the Fox teen drama series *Time of Your Life* and supporting roles in movies like *Pearl Harbor* and *Catch Me If You Can*. Garner studied theater at Denison University and started her acting career as an understudy with the Roundabout Theatre Company in New York City. She was born in Houston, Texas, and raised in Charleston, West Virginia.
April 17, 1972: Jennifer Garner's Birth
On April 17, 1972, Jennifer Anne Garner was born in Houston, Texas. She would later become an American actress.
1981: Original Arthur film released
In 1981, the original version of the film Arthur was released. It was later remade in 2011, starring Jennifer Garner.
1990: Enrolled at Denison University
In 1990, Jennifer Garner enrolled at Denison University in Granville, Ohio. She initially majored in chemistry but later changed to theater and became a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority.
1992: Worked at Timber Lake Playhouse
In 1992, Jennifer Garner worked at the Timber Lake Playhouse in Mount Carroll, Illinois, during her college summers, gaining experience in performing, selling tickets, building sets, and cleaning venues.
1993: Worked at Barn Theatre
In 1993, Jennifer Garner worked at the Barn Theatre in Augusta, Michigan, during her college summers. In addition to performing, she helped sell tickets, build sets, and clean the venues.
1993: Study 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. During college summers, she also worked in summer stock theatre.
1994: Graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
In 1994, Jennifer Garner graduated from Denison University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater performance.
1994: Worked at Georgia Shakespeare Festival
In 1994, Jennifer Garner worked at the Georgia Shakespeare Festival in Atlanta, Georgia, during her college summers. In addition to performing, she helped sell tickets, build sets, and clean the venues.
1995: Moved to New York City and First On-Screen Appearance
In 1995, Jennifer Garner moved to New York City. During her first year, she 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'.
1998: Met Scott Foley
In 1998, Jennifer Garner met Scott Foley on the set of Felicity.
October 19, 2000: Married Scott Foley
On October 19, 2000, Jennifer Garner married Scott Foley in a ceremony at their home.
2001: Worked with Ben Affleck in Pearl Harbor
In 2001, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck developed a friendship on the set of Pearl Harbor.
2002: Campaign Ad 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.
March 2003: Separated from Scott Foley
In March 2003, Jennifer Garner and Scott Foley separated.
May 2003: Filed for Divorce from Scott Foley
In May 2003, Jennifer Garner filed for divorce from Scott Foley, citing irreconcilable differences.
August 2003: Dated Michael Vartan
In August 2003, Jennifer Garner began dating her Alias co-star Michael Vartan.
2003: Worked with Ben Affleck in Daredevil
In 2003, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck further established their friendship on the set of Daredevil, leading to a relationship later on.
March 2004: Divorce from Scott Foley Finalized
In March 2004, Jennifer Garner's divorce from Scott Foley was finalized.
August 2004: Began Dating Ben Affleck
In August 2004, Jennifer Garner began dating Ben Affleck.
June 29, 2005: Married Ben Affleck
On June 29, 2005, Jennifer Garner married Ben Affleck in a private Turks and Caicos ceremony.
2006: Support Rally for Jerry McNerney
In 2006, Jennifer Garner spoke at a rally in support of Democratic congressional candidate Jerry McNerney in Pleasanton, California.
2006: End of Alias
In 2006, the ABC action thriller series 'Alias', starring Jennifer Garner, aired its final episode after five seasons. Garner's salary rose to $150,000 per episode by the series' end.
2007: Global Warming Awareness Video
In 2007, Jennifer Garner appeared in a global warming awareness video produced by the Center for American Progress Action Fund.
2008: Fundraisers for Barack Obama
In 2008, Jennifer Garner hosted two fund-raisers for Barack Obama during the 2008 Democratic Primary.
December 2009: Arrest of Stalker
In December 2009, Steven Burky, who had been stalking Jennifer Garner, was arrested outside her daughter Violet's preschool. He was charged with two counts of stalking.
2009: Save the Children Ambassador
In 2009, Jennifer Garner became an artist ambassador for Save the Children USA, promoting national literacy, nutrition, and early education efforts.
March 2010: Stalker Adjudicated Insane
In March 2010, Steven Burky, Jennifer Garner's stalker, was adjudicated insane and sent to California's state mental hospital. He was also ordered to stay away from the Garner-Affleck family for 10 years if released.
2011: Death of Gary Winick
In 2011, Gary Winick, the director of '13 Going on 30', passed away. Jennifer Garner had chosen him to direct the film and sought to work with him on other projects.
2011: Partnered with Frigidaire
In 2011, Jennifer Garner partnered with Frigidaire as part of her work with Save the Children.
August 2013: Testified Before California Assembly Judiciary Committee
In August 2013, Jennifer Garner testified before the California Assembly Judiciary Committee in support of a bill that would protect celebrities' children from harassment by photographers.
September 2013: Bill Passed in California
In September 2013, a bill that Jennifer Garner supported, aimed at protecting celebrities' children from harassment by photographers, passed in California and became law.
2013: Save the Children Gala
In 2013, Jennifer Garner took her eldest daughter Violet to a Save the Children gala in New York.
2014: Advocated for Paparazzi Restrictions
In 2014, Jennifer Garner and her then-husband Ben Affleck advocated for stricter paparazzi restrictions, including a UK-style system for blurring children's faces, and supported the "No Kids" policy.
2014: Donation to Wendy Davis
In 2014, Jennifer Garner donated $25,000 to the campaign of Democratic politician Wendy Davis.
2014: Joined Invest in Us Campaign
In 2014, Jennifer Garner joined the Invest in Us campaign.
2014: Save the Children Board of Trustees
Since 2014, Jennifer Garner has served on the board of trustees for Save the Children, advocating for early childhood education.
June 2015: Announced 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 began attending weekly Methodist church services in Los Angeles.
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.
2016: Fundraiser for Hillary Clinton
During the 2016 presidential campaign, 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.
April 2017: Filed Legal Documents for Divorce
In April 2017, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck jointly filed legal documents, seeking joint physical and legal custody of their children.
October 2018: Divorce from Ben Affleck Finalized
In October 2018, Jennifer Garner's divorce from Ben Affleck was finalized.
2018: Dated John C. Miller
From mid-2018, Jennifer Garner dated businessman John C. Miller.
2018: Co-founded Once Upon a Farm
In 2018, Jennifer Garner and John Foraker co-founded the organic, fresh baby food company Once Upon a Farm; Garner is also the company's chief brand officer.
2019: Reflected on Paparazzi Intrusion
In 2019, Jennifer Garner reflected on the intense paparazzi intrusion her family faced for a decade, noting some improvement since legislation was passed but still requiring police assistance at times.
2019: Once Upon a Farm became WIC-eligible
In 2019, Once Upon a Farm became the first refrigerated baby food available to WIC-eligible families.
2020: Separated from John C. Miller
In early 2020, Jennifer Garner and John C. Miller separated.
2021: Resumed Relationship with John C. Miller
In 2021, Jennifer Garner and John C. Miller resumed their relationship.
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