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 who studied theater at Denison University. She began her acting career as an understudy with the Roundabout Theatre Company in New York City. Garner gained early recognition for her starring role in the teen drama series *Time of Your Life* and supporting roles in films such as *Pearl Harbor* and *Catch Me If You Can*.
April 17, 1972: Jennifer Garner's Birth
On April 17, 1972, Jennifer Anne Garner was born. She is an American actress.
1990: Enrolled at Denison University
In 1990, Jennifer Garner enrolled at Denison University in Granville, Ohio.
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.
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 and made her first on-screen appearance.
1997: Moved to Los Angeles
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.
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 for the West Virginia House of Delegates.
2006: Spoke at rally in support of Jerry McNerney
In 2006, Jennifer Garner spoke at a rally in support of Democratic congressional candidate Jerry McNerney in Pleasanton, California.
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.
2008: Hosted fundraisers for Barack Obama
In 2008, Jennifer Garner hosted two fund-raisers for Barack Obama during the 2008 Democratic Primary.
2009: Became an artist ambassador for Save the Children USA
In 2009, Jennifer Garner became an artist ambassador for Save the Children USA, focusing on literacy, nutrition, and early education.
2011: Death of Gary Winick
In 2011, Gary Winick passed away. Jennifer Garner chose him to direct the film 13 Going on 30 in 2004 and they wanted to continue working together.
2011: Partnered with Frigidaire for Save the Children
In 2011, Jennifer Garner partnered with Frigidaire as part of her work with Save the Children.
August 2013: Testified in support of bill to protect celebrities' children from harassment
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 to protect celebrities' children from harassment passed
In September 2013, the bill Jennifer Garner supported to protect celebrities' children from harassment by photographers passed and became California law.
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.
2014: Donated 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: Supported the "No Kids" policy
In 2014, Jennifer Garner spoke in support of the "No Kids" policy, adopted by many media organizations, forbidding publication of photos of celebrities' children.
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: Began attending weekly 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 documentary
In 2015, Jennifer Garner appeared in A Path Appears, a PBS documentary focusing on rural poverty among children in West Virginia.
2016: Hosted fundraiser for Hillary Clinton
During the 2016 presidential campaign, Jennifer Garner hosted a fundraiser in support of Hillary Clinton in Bozeman, Montana.
2019: Reflected on paparazzi presence despite legislation
In 2019, Jennifer Garner reflected on the persistent presence of paparazzi outside her home and children's school, despite the passage of legislation to protect them.
