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Jennifer Garner's Profile
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Biography:
Jennifer Garner, who has catapulted into stardom with her lead role on
the series "Alias" (2001) , has come a long way from her birthplace of Houston,
Texas. Raised in Charleston, West Virginia by her mother Pat, a retired
English teacher, and her father, ...(read more)
Jennifer Garner, who has catapulted into stardom with her lead role on
the series "Alias" (2001) , has come a long way from her birthplace of Houston,
Texas. Raised in Charleston, West Virginia by her mother Pat, a retired
English teacher, and her father, Bill, a former chemical engineer,
Jennifer was the middle sibling of three girls. She spent nine years of
her adolescence studying ballet and describes her years in dance as
ones characterized by determination rather than talent, being driven
mostly by a love of the stage.
Jennifer took this determination with her when she enrolled at Denison
University as a chemistry major, a decision that was later changed to a
drama major when she found that her passions for the stage were
stronger than her love of science. New York attracted the young actress
after college where she worked as a hostess while pursuing a career in
film and television. Her most recent move has been to Los Angeles, a
decision that led to a role on the show "Felicity" (1998) , where she met her
future husband 'Scott Foley (I)' . The couple divorced in 2004.
She appears on television as Agent Sydney Bristow, who works for the
CIA. For her work, Garner has received four consecutive Emmy
nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She has
also received four Golden Globe nominations and won once, as well as
received two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, and won once.
She has appeared in numerous other television production as well as
such films as Elektra (2005) , 13 Going on 30 (2004) , Daredevil (2003) , Pearl Harbor (2001) and Dude, Where's My Car? (2000) . Aside
from filming "Alias" (2001) , Jennifer enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking, and
inspired by her character on the show, kickboxing.
Kim Hannigan
Quotes:
* "We looked him up on IMDb, and we just cracked up - his resumé goes on
and on. He was even on "Cagney & Lacey" (1982) " - on "Alias" (2001) co-star
'Carl Lumbly' .
* "I never get recognized! I'll be with my husband (actor 'Scott Foley (I)' from
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* "We looked him up on IMDb, and we just cracked up - his resumé goes on
and on. He was even on "Cagney & Lacey" (1982) " - on "Alias" (2001) co-star
'Carl Lumbly' .
* "I never get recognized! I'll be with my husband (actor 'Scott Foley (I)' from
"Felicity" (1998) and people will think I'm his manager, and they'll start giving
me their business cards". - on (not) being recognized.
* "My husband was as flabbergasted as I was. I think he almost flew out
of his skin, he was so surprised and excited. He is just the most
supportive and proud friend. My family is just beyond out-of-control
excited." - on winning a Golden Globe.
* "Happiness is your own responsibility."
* "Two of my mom's most oft-repeated mom-isms are: 'Happiness is your own
responsibility' and 'Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes
in the morning.' Both are true."
* "There's something so interesting about the combination of
vulnerability and being completely in control at the same time. Women
should run everything - it's about time." - quoted in Playboy (April
2002)
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