Childhood and Education Journey of Jennifer Garner in Timeline

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Jennifer Garner

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 television show *Time of Your Life* (1999-2000) and supporting roles in movies such as *Pearl Harbor* (2001) and *Catch Me If You Can* (2002).

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.

1993: Studying at 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.

1995: Moved to New York City

In 1995, Jennifer Garner moved to New York City and worked as an understudy for a Roundabout Theatre Company production of "A Month in the Country". She also appeared as Melissa Gilbert's daughter in the romance miniseries "Zoya".

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1997: Moved to Los Angeles and leading role in Rose Hill

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".

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1998: Met Scott Foley on the set of Felicity

In 1998, Jennifer Garner met co-star Scott Foley on the set of Felicity.

October 19, 2000: Marriage to Scott Foley

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

2001: Filmed Pearl Harbor

In 2001, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck became friends on the sets of Pearl Harbor.

2002: Advertisement for Corey Palumbo

In 2002, Jennifer Garner filmed a television advertisement for her childhood friend 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: 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

From August 2003 to mid-2004, Jennifer Garner dated her Alias co-star Michael Vartan.

2003: Filmed Daredevil

In 2003, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck continued their friendship on the sets of Daredevil.

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, having established a friendship on the sets of Pearl Harbor and Daredevil.

June 29, 2005: Married Ben Affleck

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

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.

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 and stated that she was "not a particularly outwardly political person".

2007: Return to Work and Role in Juno

In 2007, Jennifer Garner returned to work after a break and played a supporting role in "Juno", marking a turning point in her career. She also played an FBI investigator in the action thriller "The Kingdom".

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2008: Fundraisers for Barack Obama

In 2008, Jennifer Garner hosted two fundraisers for Barack Obama during the 2008 Democratic Primary.

2008: Restraining Order Against Stalker

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

December 2009: Arrest of Stalker

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

2009: Artist Ambassador for Save the Children USA

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

March 2010: Adjudication of Stalker as 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, Jennifer Garner mourned the death of Gary Winick, who directed her in the film "13 Going on 30".

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2011: Partnership with Frigidaire

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

August 2013: Testified Before California Assembly

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

September 2013: Bill Passed in California

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

2013: Save the Children gala with daughter Violet

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

2014: Advocating for Child Protection Laws

In 2014, Jennifer Garner and her then-husband Ben Affleck advocated for stricter laws and policies, such as the "No Kids" policy, to protect children from paparazzi.

2014: Donation to Wendy Davis' 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: 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.

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.

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 and Support for Hillary Clinton

In 2016, Jennifer Garner hosted a fundraiser in support of Hillary Clinton and attended voter registration and phone bank events in Reno, Nevada.

April 2017: Filed Divorce Documents

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.

2018: Dated John C. Miller

From mid-2018 to early 2020, Jennifer Garner dated businessman John C. Miller.

2018: Co-founded Once Upon a Farm

In 2018, Jennifer Garner co-founded the organic, fresh baby food company Once Upon a Farm.

2019: Reflection on Paparazzi Situation

In 2019, Jennifer Garner reflected on the constant presence of paparazzi outside her home for a decade and noted that while the situation had improved since the legislation passed, photographers still regularly waited outside her children's school.

2019: Once Upon a Farm available to WIC-eligible families

In 2019, Once Upon a Farm became the first refrigerated baby food available to WIC-eligible families.

2020: Broke up with John C. Miller

In early 2020, Jennifer Garner broke up with businessman John C. Miller.

2021: Resumed Relationship with John C. Miller

In 2021, Jennifer Garner and John C. Miller resumed their relationship.