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 and began her acting career as an understudy with the Roundabout Theatre Company in New York City. Garner gained early roles, including a starring role in the TV series *Time of Your Life* (1999–2000) and supporting roles in films like *Pearl Harbor* (2001) and *Catch Me If You Can* (2002).

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October 19, 2000: Marriage to Scott Foley

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

2002: Stalking by Steven Burky Begins

From 2002, Jennifer Garner was stalked by Steven Burky.

2002: Advertisement for Corey Palumbo

In 2002, Jennifer Garner filmed a television advertisement for Corey Palumbo, who was running for the West Virginia House of Delegates.

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 started dating her Alias co-star Michael Vartan.

2003: Stalking by Steven Burky Continues

In 2003, the stalking of Jennifer Garner by Steven Burky continued.

March 2004: Divorce from Scott Foley Finalized

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

June 29, 2005: Marriage to Ben Affleck

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

2006: Support for Jerry McNerney

In 2006, Jennifer Garner spoke at a rally supporting Democratic congressional candidate Jerry McNerney in Pleasanton, California.

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 fundraisers for Barack Obama during the 2008 Democratic Primary.

2008: Restraining Order Obtained

In 2008, Jennifer Garner, along with her then-husband Ben Affleck, and their daughter Violet, obtained a restraining order against stalker Steven Burky. The stalking by Steven Burky also resumed in 2008.

December 2009: Steven Burky Arrested

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

2009: Save the Children USA Ambassador

In 2009, Jennifer Garner became an artist ambassador for Save the Children USA, promoting literacy, nutrition, and early education.

March 2010: Burky 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: Frigidaire Partnership

In 2011, Jennifer Garner partnered with Frigidaire as part of her work with Save the Children.

August 2013: Testimony on Paparazzi Harassment

In August 2013, Jennifer Garner testified before the California Assembly Judiciary Committee in support of a bill to protect celebrities' children from paparazzi harassment.

September 2013: California Law Protecting Children from Harassment

In September 2013, the bill Jennifer Garner supported to protect celebrities' children from paparazzi harassment passed in California.

2013: Save the Children Gala with Daughter

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

2014: Advocacy Against Paparazzi

In 2014, Jennifer Garner and her then-husband Ben Affleck advocated for a United Kingdom-style system to blur children's faces in published photographs and supported the "No Kids" policy.

2014: Donation to Wendy Davis Campaign

In 2014, Jennifer Garner donated $25,000 to the campaign of Democratic politician Wendy Davis.

2014: Invest in Us Campaign

In 2014, Jennifer Garner joined the Invest in Us campaign.

2014: Save the Children Trustee

Since 2014, Jennifer Garner has served on the board of trustees for Save the Children, advocating for early childhood education.

June 2015: Divorce Intention Announced

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

2015: Family Attends Methodist Church Services

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

2015: A Path Appears Documentary

In 2015, Jennifer Garner appeared in A Path Appears, a PBS documentary focusing on rural poverty among children in West Virginia.

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2016: Support for Hillary Clinton

During the 2016 presidential campaign, Jennifer Garner hosted a fundraiser and attended voter registration events in support of Hillary Clinton.

April 2017: Legal Divorce Documents Filed

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

October 2018: Divorce Finalized

In October 2018, the divorce between Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck was finalized.

2018: Dating John C. Miller

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

2019: Reflection on Paparazzi Situation

In 2019, Jennifer Garner reflected on the paparazzi situation, noting improvements since the legislation passed but also ongoing issues with photographers.