History of Jennifer Garner in Timeline
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.
1964: "Baby I Need Your Loving" Released
In 1964, the song "Baby I Need Your Loving" was originally released by The Four Tops, which Jennifer Garner interpreted in the film Yes Day in 2021.
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.
1987: Original Princess Bride Film
In 1987, the original film "The Princess Bride" was released, which Jennifer Garner recreated as a miniseries in 2020.
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'.
1996: Television and Film Roles
In 1996, Jennifer Garner played an Amish woman in the television movie 'Harvest of Fire' and a shopkeeper in the Western miniseries 'Dead Man's Walk'. She also appeared in the independent short film 'In Harm's Way' and made one-off appearances in 'Spin City', and the legal dramas 'Swift Justice' and 'Law & Order'.
1997: First Leading Role and Feature Film Appearance
In 1997, Jennifer Garner moved to Los Angeles and secured her first leading role in the television film 'Rose Hill'. She also made her debut in a feature film with 'Washington Square', a period drama.
1998: Role in 'Fantasy Island', 'Significant Others', and 'Felicity'
In 1998, Jennifer Garner appeared in an episode of 'Fantasy Island' and was cast as a series regular in the Fox drama 'Significant Others', which was soon canceled. Her most significant role of 1998 was in J.J. Abrams's college drama series 'Felicity'.
1998: Met Scott Foley
In 1998, Jennifer Garner met Scott Foley on the set of Felicity.
1999: Cast in 'Time of Your Life' and Appearances in Other Shows
In 1999, Jennifer Garner was cast as a series regular in the Fox drama series 'Time of Your Life', which was canceled midway through the first season. Also in 1999, she appeared in the miniseries 'Aftershock: Earthquake in New York' and in two episodes of 'The Pretender'.
October 19, 2000: Married Scott Foley
On October 19, 2000, Jennifer Garner married Scott Foley in a ceremony at their home.
2000: Role in 'Dude, Where's My Car?'
In 2000, Jennifer Garner played the girlfriend of Ashton Kutcher's character in the comedy 'Dude, Where's My Car?'.
2001: Worked with Ben Affleck in Pearl Harbor
In 2001, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck developed a friendship on the set of Pearl Harbor.
2001: Roles in 'Stealing Time' and 'Pearl Harbor' and Casting in 'Alias'
In 2001, Jennifer Garner appeared briefly opposite her husband Scott Foley in the drama 'Stealing Time' and had a small role as a nurse in the war epic 'Pearl Harbor'. Also in 2001, Garner was cast as the star of the ABC action thriller series 'Alias'.
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.
2002: Role in 'Catch Me If You Can'
In 2002, Jennifer Garner had a role as a high-class call girl in the crime comedy-drama film 'Catch Me If You Can' after Steven Spielberg personally called to offer her the role.
2002: Sang "Since I Fell For You" in Alias
In 2002, Jennifer Garner sang a version of the song "Since I Fell For You", to which she wrote her own lyrics, in an episode of Alias.
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.
2003: Hosted Saturday Night Live
In 2003, Jennifer Garner hosted Saturday Night Live and sang "My Funny Valentine."
2003: Role as Elektra in 'Daredevil' and Appearance on 'The Simpsons'
In 2003, Jennifer Garner played Elektra in the action superhero film 'Daredevil' alongside Ben Affleck. Also in 2003, she voiced herself in an episode of 'The Simpsons'.
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.
2004: Leading role in '13 Going on 30'
In 2004, Jennifer Garner had her first leading film role in the romantic comedy '13 Going on 30', playing a teenager trapped in a thirty-year-old's body. The film grossed $96 million worldwide and garnered Garner widespread praise.
June 29, 2005: Married Ben Affleck
On June 29, 2005, Jennifer Garner married Ben Affleck in a private Turks and Caicos ceremony.
2005: Reprised Elektra in spin-off film
In 2005, Jennifer Garner reprised her role as Elektra in the 'Daredevil' spin-off film 'Elektra'. The film was a box office and critical failure.
April 4, 2006: Unexpected Dreams Album
On April 4, 2006, Jennifer Garner participated in the compilation album Unexpected Dreams – Songs from the Stars, singing "My Heart Is So Full Of You".
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.
2007: Return to work with Juno and The Kingdom
In 2007, after a one-year break, Jennifer Garner returned to work with a supporting role in Juno as a woman wanting to adopt a child and played an FBI investigator in the action thriller The Kingdom. She was hospitalized twice with heatstroke while filming The Kingdom.
2007: Release of 'Catch and Release'
In 2007, the romantic drama 'Catch and Release', starring Jennifer Garner and filmed in 2005, was released. It failed to recoup its production budget, although Garner's performance was praised by some critics.
2007: Broadway Debut and Neutrogena Spokesperson
In late 2007, Jennifer Garner played Roxanne in Cyrano de Bergerac at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway. In 2007, she also became a spokesperson for the skincare brand Neutrogena.
2008: Fundraisers for Barack Obama
In 2008, Jennifer Garner hosted two fund-raisers 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.
2008: Cyrano de Bergerac Aired on PBS
In 2008, the play Cyrano de Bergerac, in which Jennifer Garner played Roxanne, was recorded before a live audience and aired on PBS.
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.
2009: Co-starred in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
In 2009, Jennifer Garner co-starred in the romantic comedy 'Ghosts of Girlfriends Past', portraying the childhood friend of a famous photographer and womanizer. While the film received mixed reviews, it grossed $102.2 million worldwide.
2009: Starred in The Invention of Lying
In 2009, Jennifer Garner starred in Ricky Gervais's directorial debut, 'The Invention of Lying'. She played the love interest of the first human with the ability to lie in a world where people can only tell the truth. Reviews for the movie were mixed.
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.
2010: Appearance in Valentine's Day
In 2010, Jennifer Garner appeared in Garry Marshall's ensemble romantic comedy, 'Valentine's Day'. The film was a box office success.
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.
2011: Role in Arthur Remake
In 2011, Jennifer Garner played a villainous deranged bride in the comedy 'Arthur', a remake of the 1981 film of the same name.
2012: The Odd Life of Timothy Green, Butter, YouTube short and Luvo Spokesperson
In 2012, Jennifer Garner played a mother for the first time in the drama 'The Odd Life of Timothy Green', produced and starred in the satirical comedy 'Butter', appeared in the YouTube short 'Serena', and became a spokesperson for food company Luvo.
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: Dallas Buyers Club and Max Mara Spokesperson
In 2013, Jennifer Garner starred in Dallas Buyers Club as a doctor treating AIDS patients. The film was a success, and she received praise for her performance. Also in 2013, she became the first celebrity spokesperson for Max Mara, the Italian fashion brand.
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: Draft Day, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Men, Women & Children, and Capital One spokesperson
In 2014, Jennifer Garner starred in Draft Day, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, and Men, Women & Children. Also in late 2014, Capital One signed Garner as their spokesperson for their Capital One Venture Air Miles credit card.
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.
2015: Danny Collins
In 2015, Jennifer Garner played a supporting role in Danny Collins, a drama inspired by the true story of folk singer Steve Tilston.
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.
2016: Miracles from Heaven and Nine Lives
In 2016, Jennifer Garner appeared in the Christian drama Miracles from Heaven and the comedy Nine Lives. She also made a cameo appearance in Mother's Day.
2016: Sang in Mother's Day
In 2016, Jennifer Garner sang "Doin' It (All for My Baby)" in the Garry Marshall comedy-drama Mother's Day.
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.
May 2017: Wakefield Premieres at TIFF
In May 2017, Jennifer Garner's drama Wakefield premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and was released to the public.
August 2018: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In August 2018, Jennifer Garner received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. That year, she also had a leading role in the HBO comedy series Camping.
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.
2018: Love, Simon, Llama Llama, and Peppermint
In 2018, Jennifer Garner co-starred in Love, Simon, voiced Mama Llama in Llama Llama, and starred in Peppermint.
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: Home Movie: The Princess Bride
In 2020, Jennifer Garner starred in the Quibi comedy miniseries Home Movie: The Princess Bride, a "fan made" recreation of the 1987 film of the same name produced in social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic to raise money for World Central Kitchen.
2020: Separated from John C. Miller
In early 2020, Jennifer Garner and John C. Miller separated.
March 2021: Yes Day Release
In March 2021, Jennifer Garner produced and starred in the Netflix family comedy film Yes Day, directed by Miguel Arteta.
2021: Resumed Relationship with John C. Miller
In 2021, Jennifer Garner and John C. Miller resumed their relationship.
2021: Sang in Yes Day
In 2021, Jennifer Garner interpreted the Four Tops's 1964 chart selection "Baby I Need Your Loving" in the family comedy Yes Day.
2022: The Adam Project and Upload
In 2022, Jennifer Garner starred in the science fiction action film The Adam Project, and made a guest appearance in an episode of the Amazon Prime Video science fiction comedy series Upload.
November 2023: Family Switch Release
In November 2023, Jennifer Garner starred as Jess Walker in the family comedy film Family Switch, which was released on Netflix.
July 26, 2024: Deadpool & Wolverine Release
On July 26, 2024, Jennifer Garner will reprise her role as Elektra Natchios in the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film Deadpool & Wolverine.
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