Jennifer Anne Affleck1 (née Garner; born April 17, 1972), known professionally as Jennifer Garner, is an American actress. Garner first gained recognition through television for her performance as CIA agent Sydney Bristow on the thriller drama series Alias, which aired on ABC for five seasons from 2001 to 2006. While working on Alias, she also gained work in movies such as Steven Spielberg's Catch Me if You Can, the big-budget epic Pearl Harbor, and Daredevil. Since then, Garner has appeared in supporting as well as lead roles on the big screen in projects including 13 Going on 30 and the sleeper hit Juno. She is married to actor and director Ben Affleck, with whom she has two daughters.
Early life
Garner was born the second of three daughters to Patricia Ann (née English), an English teacher from Oklahoma, and William John Garner, a chemical engineer at Union Carbide, in Houston, Texas. When she was four years old, her father's job with Union Carbide relocated her family to Princeton, West Virginia, and then later to Charleston, West Virginia, where Garner resided until her college years.2 She has an older sister named Melissa Lynn Garner Wylie (born February 5, 1969), who resides in Boston, Massachusetts, and a younger sister, Susannah Kay Garner Carpenter (born January 24, 19753), who is settled in Charleston, West Virginia, their hometown.
Garner's strict upbringing included going to church every Sunday, not wearing make-up and waiting till the age of sixteen to get her ears pierced, which, she later joked, made her family "just a step away from being Amish."454 Garner began taking ballet lessons at the age of three and continued to dance throughout her youth, but she has claimed that she never harbored any ambitions of becoming a classical ballerina.6
In 1990, Garner graduated from George Washington High School in Charleston and enrolled at Denison University to study chemistry. Upon realizing that she enjoyed stage acting more than science, Garner changed her major to drama. She graduated from Denison, where she was initiated into the sorority Pi Beta Phi, in 1994 and decided to continue her drama education at the National Theater Institute in Waterford, Connecticut. In 1995, Garner started pursuing New York theater after visiting her friend, Clayton Kirlew, in New York City.
Career
While working in New York City in 1995, Garner earned $300 a week as an understudy in the play A Month in the Country for Roundabout Theatre Company. She was then cast in her first television role as part of a made-for-television movie Zoya, based on the Danielle Steel novel. In the late 1990s, she made brief appearances in individual episodes of Spin City and Law & Order while also securing roles in two short-lived television series, Significant Others and Time of Your Life.
Garner made her first big screen appearance of the 21st century in the comedy Dude, Where's My Car?, playing Ashton Kutcher's girlfriend. In 2001, she appeared as the supporting character of a nurse in the big-budget epic Pearl Harbor, starring her future husband Ben Affleck. Later in 2001, J. J. Abrams (who produced Felicity, where Garner had played a recurring role in previous years) approached Garner to audition for the role of Sydney Bristow in the spy drama Alias. After a successful audition, Garner was cast, and, right after the first handful of episodes of the series were aired, she won the award for "Best Actress in a Television Series — Drama" at the 2002 Golden Globes. Garner's salary for the show began at $45,000 an episode and rose to $150,000 per episode by the series' end. During the show's run, Garner received four consecutive Golden Globe as well as Emmy nominations for her lead performance. She won the "Actor Award" from the Screen Actors Guild in 2005. That same year, during the fourth season, Garner directed the Alias episode, "In Dreams", which aired in May, and during the same season, she also experienced nerve damage to her back.7 She received producer credit during the series' final season. The series concluded in May 2006 after a fifth, abbreviated season (due to Garner's pregnancy, which was written into the storyline of the fifth season).
After the initial success of Alias, Garner returned to her film career with a small role in the Steven Spielberg film Catch Me if You Can, and starred alongside Ben Affleck as Elektra Natchios in the action movie Daredevil, an adaptation of the comic book. She showed her comedic side in the romantic comedy 13 Going on 30, which was well received both commercially and critically, and reprised her role as "Elektra" in the 2005 spin-off to Daredevil titled Elektra. Garner entered the Forbes' "Power 100" list of celebrities in 2005 at 70th place.8 From June 2004 to June 2005, she earned an estimated US $14 million.9
Garner's next few films, Catch and Release (2007) and The Kingdom alongside Jamie Foxx, Jason Bateman and Ashraf Barhom, were box office failures. She then appeared in the Jason Reitman-directed comedy/drama feature Juno, which became a sleeper box office hit. After that film's premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, Entertainment Weekly declared Garner's work the best female supporting performance of the festival, saying "The star of Alias and The Kingdom does no butt-kicking in this sweet comedy. Instead, as a young wife desperately hoping to adopt, she's funny, a bit tough, and unbelievably touching."10 Instead of demanding her standard salary for the small independent film Juno, Garner had settled on percentage points based on the film's commercial returns. This gesture of goodwill earned her over $8.5 million when the film became a runaway success at the box office.11
Garner made her Broadway debut on November 1, 2007 by playing Roxanne in Cyrano de Bergerac alongside Kevin Kline at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway.12 The show was originally set to run until December 23, 2007, but it was extended through January 6, 2008 due to the Broadway stagehand strike in late 2007.13 For her portrayal of Roxanne, Garner won the 9th Annual broadway.com Audience Award for Favorite Actress in a Play.14
Personal life
On October 19, 2000, Garner married actor Scott Foley, whom she had met on the set of Felicity in 1998. After separating from Foley in March 2003, Garner filed for divorce in May 2003, citing irreconcilable differences.1516 Foley and Garner claimed that their Hollywood lifestyle was what led to the failure of their marriage and, according to Garner, they "really were victims of Hollywood."1718 The two were officially divorced on March 30, 2004. Following her divorce, in mid-2003, it was widely reported that Garner was dating Alias co-star Michael Vartan. Garner confirmed the relationship in August 2003, but never made any public appearances with Vartan.19 The two broke up in the middle of the year 2004.202122
Garner started dating her Daredevil co-star Ben Affleck in July 2004 and the two made their first public appearance at a Boston Red Sox game.23 On Garner's 33rd birthday, while she was pregnant with his child, Affleck proposed to her with a 4.5 carats (900 mg) diamond ring from Harry Winston.24 The couple married, when Garner was three months pregnant, on June 29, 2005 in a private ceremony, officiated by family friend Victor Garber,2526 at the Parrot Cay resort on the Turks and Caicos Islands.27 Her pregnancy was incorporated into the plot of Alias,28 with the season's episode order reduced from the initial 22 to 17 in order to let Garner go on maternity leave.29 On December 1, 2005, Garner gave birth to their first daughter, Violet Anne Affleck.3031 The couple's second child, Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck, was born on January 6, 2009.3233
Garner enjoys cooking, gardening, and hiking. She is close friends with Reese Witherspoon and actress Jean Louisa Kelly, who interviewed her for the June 2005 issue of Self magazine. She has a yellow Labrador Retriever named "Martha Stewart" (after the television personality of the same name), which appeared with her on the television show Martha on January 24, 2007. In December 2007, Garner was named The Charleston Sunday Gazette-Mail's 2007 West Virginian of the Year "for her dedication, work ethic and unique role as role model and ambassador for West Virginia."34
Filmography
| Film |
| Year |
Film |
Role |
Notes |
| 1997 |
In Harm's Way |
Kelly |
| Deconstructing Harry |
Woman in Elevator |
| Washington Square |
Marian Almond |
| Mr. Magoo |
Stacey Sampanahodrita |
| 1998 |
1999 |
Annabell |
Alternative title: Girls & Boys |
| 2000 |
Dude, Where's My Car? |
Wanda |
| 2001 |
Pearl Harbor |
Nurse Sandra |
| Rennie's Landing |
Kiley Bradshaw |
Alternative title: Stealing Time |
| 2002 |
Catch Me If You Can |
Cheryl Ann |
Cameo Role |
| 2003 |
Daredevil |
Elektra Natchios |
MTV Movie Awards for Breakthrough Female Performance
Nominated – MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss (shared with Ben Affleck)
Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Chemistry (shared with Ben Affleck)
Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress - Drama/Action Adventure
Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Breakout Star - Female |
| 2004 |
13 Going on 30 |
Jenna Rink |
Nominated – MTV Movie Award for Best Musical Performance (shared with Mark Ruffalo)
Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Chemistry (shared with Mark Ruffalo)
Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Blush
Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress - Comedy
Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Hissy Fit
Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Liplock |
| 2005 |
Elektra |
Elektra Natchios |
Nominated – MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss (shared with Natassia Malthe)
Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress: Action Adventure/Thriller |
| 2006 |
Catch and Release |
Gray |
| 2007 |
The Kingdom |
Janet Mayes |
Alternative title: Operation: Kingdom |
| Juno |
Vanessa Loring |
Nominated – Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2009 |
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past |
Jenny Perotti |
| The Invention of Lying |
Anna |
| Be with You |
Alice Higgins |
| 2010 |
Valentine's Day35 |
Julia Fitzpatrick |
| Television |
| Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
| 1995 |
Danielle Steel's Zoya |
Sasha |
Television movie |
| 1996 |
Harvest of Fire |
Sarah Troyer |
Television movie |
| Dead Man's Walk |
Clara Forsythe |
Miniseries |
| Swift Justice |
Allison |
Episode: "No Holds Barred" |
| Law & Order |
Jaime |
Episode: "Aftershock" |
| Spin City |
Becky |
Episode: "The Competition" |
| 1997 |
The Player |
Celia Levison |
Television movie |
| Rose Hill |
Mary Rose Clayborne |
Television movie |
| 1998 |
Significant Others |
Nell |
6 episodes |
| 1998-2002 |
Felicity |
Hannah Bibb |
3 episodes |
| 1999 |
Aftershock: Earthquake in New York |
Diane Agostini |
Television movie |
| 1999-2001 |
Time of Your Life |
Romy Sullivan |
19 episodes |
| 2001-2006 |
Alias |
Sydney Bristow |
105 episodes
Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television
Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television Series Drama
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Teen Choice Awards for Television - Choice Actress
Nominated – Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television (2004, 2005, 2006)
Nominated – Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress - Drama Series (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)
Nominated – Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television Series Drama (2003, 2004, 2005)
Nominated – Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Nominated – Satellite Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama (2003, 2004, 2005)
Nominated – Television Critics Association for Individual Achievement in Drama
Nominated – Teen Choice Awards for Choice Television Actress - Drama |
References
- ^ Garner Changes Her Name to Affleck at Hollywood.com
- ^ Allmovie, Jennifer Garner. The New York Times. Retrieved on December 12, 2006.
- ^ Texas Births, 1926-1995
- ^ a b Rader, D. She's Reaching For Happiness--Again Parade magazine, April 11, 2004. Retrieved on April 8, 2009.
- ^ Lights..... Cameras...... Action Mum! News of the World Sunday magazine, pp67-70, November 4, 2007.
- ^ Murray, R, Interview with Jennifer Garner. About.com. April 12, 2004. Retrieved on December 12, 2006.
- ^ Susman, G, "Spy vs. Spine". Entertainment Weekly. January 6, 2005. Retrieved on December 12, 2006.
- ^ The Celebrity 100. Forbes. Retrieved on December 12, 2006.
- ^ Jennifer Garner. Forbes. Retrieved on December 12, 2006.
- ^ Oscar Worthy Performances in Toronto
- ^ Juno at Box Office Mojo
- ^ E! News - Garner Has Nose for Broadway - Jennifer Garner | Kevin Kline
- ^ More Chances To See Jen! | GarnerWatch
- ^ 2008 Audience Award Winners Announced: Young Frankenstein Tops List of Fan Faves, broadway.com
- ^ Susman, G. "Syd Dishes". Entertainment Weekly. May 30, 2003. Retrieved on December 12, 2006.
- ^ Bonin, L. "Felicitous Split". Entertainment Weekly. October 15, 2003. Retrieved on December 13, 2006.
- ^ "Garner blames Hollywood for divorce". AskMen.com. August 9, 2004. Retrieved on December 13, 2006.
- ^ Bonin, L. "Felicitous Split". Entertainment Weekly. October 15, 2003. Retrieved on December 13, 2006.
- ^ Susman, G, "Undercover Work". Entertainment Weekly. August 14, 2003. Retrieved on December 13, 2006.
- ^ Buzzle Staff and Agencies, "Garner & Vartan Split?". Buzzle.com. March 24, 2004. Retrieved on January 23, 2007.
- ^ "Jennifer Garner and Michael Vartan". Moono.com. August 21, 2004. Retrieved on January 23, 2007.
- ^ "Garner Confirms Love Split". AskMen.com. August 19, 2004. Retrieved on January 23, 2007.
- ^ World Entertainment News Network, "Garner Realistic About Affleck Marriage", Hollywood.com. August 22, 2005. Retrieved on December 13, 2006.
- ^ Susman, G, "Daredevils". Entertainment Weekly. April 20, 2005. Retrieved on December 13, 2006.
- ^ "Garber ordained to officiate Garner and Affleck wedding". 28 September 2006. http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/story/garber-ordained-to-officiate-garner-and-affleck-wedding_1009479. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
- ^ Nina Callaway (30 June 2005). "Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner got Married!". http://weddings.about.com/b/2005/06/30/ben-affleck-and-jennifer-garner-got-married.htm. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
- ^ Soriano, C, "Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner wed". USA Today. June 30, 2005. Retrieved on December 13, 2006.
- ^ World Entertainment News Network, "Garner's Pregnancy to Be Included in Alias". Hollywood.com. July 27, 2005. Retrieved on December 13, 2006.
- ^ Sullivan, B. L. "[1]". TheFutonCritic.com. February 27, 2006. Retrieved on February 13, 2007.
- ^ "Jen & Ben's Baby Girl Arrives". People.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1113332,00.html. Retrieved 2005-01-95.
- ^ "UPDATE: Violet Anne Affleck is here!". http://celebrity-babies.com. http://celebrity-babies.com/2005/12/01/jennifer_garner_1-11/. Retrieved 2006-01-11.
- ^ "It's a Girl for Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck". People.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20245776,00.html. Retrieved 2009-01-06.
- ^ "Jen and Ben Reveal Daughter’s Name: Seraphina Rose Elizabeth!". http://celebrity-babies.com. http://celebrity-babies.com/2009/01/13/jen-and-ben-reveal-daughters-name-seraphina-rose-elizabeth/. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
- ^ Jennifer Garner: our ambassador to Hollywood
- ^ "Valentine's Day (2010)". www.imdb.com. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0817230/. Retrieved 2009-12-26.
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Garner, Jennifer |
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| DATE OF BIRTH |
1972-4-17 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH |
Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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