How America's sweetheart Jennifer Garner went from small-town girl to Hollywood badass

Olivia SinghApr 17, 2020, 01:09 IST

Jennifer Garner was born on April 17, 1972.Christopher Polk/Getty Images

Jennifer Garner grew up in West Virginia and rose to fame with her role as Sydney Bristow on the show "Alias."
Since then, she's portrayed badass roles in movies like "Daredevil" and "Peppermint."
In addition to being an award-winning actress and mother of three, Garner is also the cofounder of the company Once Upon a Farm, which creates kid-friendly food using organic ingredients.
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Jennifer Garner has come a long way since her days on ABC's "Alias" in the early 2000s.

Over the years, Garner had been steadily climbing her way to A-list status. For years, she's starred in movies and shows that proved her flexibility as an actress, from roles in comedies to those in dramas. She's also a Golden Globe winner, mother of three, activist, and a viral meme.

Keep reading to learn all about her life and career thus far, from her childhood in West Virginia to her stardom in Hollywood.

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Next, you can catch Garner in an upcoming Netflix movie called "Yes Day."

Garner is also the cofounder and chief brand officer of a company called Once Upon a Farm.

Garner also starred on the HBO comedy "Camping."

In the 2018 action movie "Peppermint," Garner starred as a mother out for revenge after her family was killed.

In March 2018, Garner starred in "Love, Simon" alongside Nick Robinson and Josh Duhamel.

At the 2018 Golden Globes, Garner's puzzling reaction became a viral meme.

At the 2016 Teen Choice Awards, Garner and her "Miracles From Heaven" costar, Kylie Rogers, accepted the award for choice drama movie.

She was also honored for her charitable actions at the Starkey Hearing Foundation "So the World May Hear" awards gala.

In June 2015, Garner and Affleck revealed their breakup after being married for a decade.

In 2014, Garner became the spokesperson for Capital One's Venture Card and returned to TV.

In November 2013, Garner starred in the Oscar-winning film "Dallas Buyers Club."

In February 2012, Garner gave birth to her third child, a son named Samuel.

Garner reunited with Kutcher in the 2010 romantic comedy "Valentine's Day."

In January 2009, Garner and Affleck welcomed their second child, daughter Seraphina.

In 2006, Garner won two People's Choice Awards for favorite female action star and favorite female television star.

In June 2005, Garner and Affleck got married in a low-key wedding ceremony that took place in Turks and Caicos.

In February 2005, she won a SAG Award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a drama series for her role on "Alias."

Garner reprised her role as Elektra for a standalone film titled "Elektra" in January 2005.

In August 2004, she won a Teen Choice Award for choice drama/action adventure TV actress.

Garner starred as Jenna Rink in "13 Going on 30," which was released in April 2004.

In June 2003, Garner received the MTV Movie Award for breakthrough female performance for her role in "Daredevil."

Garner filed for divorce from Foley in May 2003.

Garner starred as Elektra Natchios in the 2003 movie "Daredevil."

On January 20, 2002, Garner won her first Golden Globe for best performance by an actress in a drama television series.

In September 2001, "Alias" premiered on ABC.

Garner starred in the 2001 movie"Pearl Harbor" and met future husband Ben Affleck.

In December 2000, Garner starred in "Dude, Where's My Car?" alongside Ashton Kutcher.

In October 2000, Garner married Scott Foley, who she met on the set of the TV show "Felicity."

Garner started landing acting roles when she was a teenager.

Jennifer Garner was born in Houston, Texas on April 17, 1972. She grew up in Charleston, West Virginia.

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