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 started her acting career as an understudy for the Roundabout Theatre Company in New York City. Garner gained early exposure with a starring role in the Fox teen drama 'Time of Your Life' (1999-2000) and supporting roles in popular films like '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.

1993: Studied 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 began working as an understudy for a Roundabout Theatre Company production and made her on-screen debut in "Zoya".

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1997: Moved to Los Angeles and gained first leading role

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: Meeting Scott Foley

In 1998, Jennifer Garner met 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: Pearl Harbor

In 2001, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck established a friendship on the set of Pearl Harbor.

2002: Advertisement for Corey Palumbo

In 2002, Jennifer Garner filmed a television advertisement for Corey Palumbo, a Democratic candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates.

March 2003: Separation from Scott Foley

In March 2003, Jennifer Garner and Scott Foley separated.

May 2003: Divorce filing from Scott Foley

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

August 2003: Relationship with Michael Vartan

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

2003: Daredevil

In 2003, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck established a friendship on the set of Daredevil.

March 2004: Divorce from Scott Foley finalized

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

August 2004: Relationship with Ben Affleck

In August 2004, Jennifer Garner began dating Ben Affleck.

June 29, 2005: Marriage to Ben Affleck

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

2006: 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.

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, 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: Steven Burky's Arrest

In December 2009, Jennifer Garner's stalker, Steven Burky, 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, 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, who directed Jennifer Garner in "13 Going on 30", passed away. Garner had hoped to collaborate with him on future projects.

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2013: Save the Children gala with Violet

In 2013, Jennifer Garner took her daughter Violet to a Save the Children gala, marking her first public event.

2014: Donation to Wendy Davis' campaign

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

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.

2016: Fundraiser and events for Hillary Clinton

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