TL;DR
- Jennifer Garner discusses her parenting philosophy.
- She doesn’t apologize to her kids for working.
- Garner emphasizes the importance of hard work.
- She relates to her character in ‘The Five Star Weekend.’
- Garner believes in kindness towards oneself.
Jennifer Garner is back in the spotlight, and she’s not just serving up Hollywood glam—she’s dishing out some serious parenting wisdom too. In a recent interview with InStyle, the 54-year-old actress opened up about her journey as a mom, balancing her career with family life, and why she refuses to say sorry to her kids for working. “When I work, I don’t apologize to my kids for it,” Garner declared. “I do thank them for being so sweet about it. But that’s part of life. Working hard is part of life, and messing up is part of life. Tripping and falling—there’s room for all of it.”
Garner, who shares three children with her ex-husband Ben Affleck, is no stranger to the challenges of motherhood. She shot to fame with hit shows like the iconic “Alias” and the beloved rom-com “13 Going On 30.” Now, she’s gearing up for her role in the upcoming series “The Five Star Weekend,” based on Elin Hilderbrand’s bestselling novel. And let’s not forget her upcoming comedy film “One Attempt Remaining” alongside John Cena and Kate McKinnon.
Reflecting on her career, Garner shared that after the birth of her third child, she felt like she was just trying to keep the plates spinning. “I really hardly worked for a long time,” she admitted. But now, with her kids growing up—her eldest daughter Violet is already 20—she’s grateful to return to acting and reclaim a piece of her identity.
“I relate to that feeling of like, ‘Okay, I gave everything to mothering. I’m still their mom, I’m not going anywhere, I’m still all-in. I’m also really grateful to have this part of my life back,'” she said, channeling her character Hollis Shaw from her new series.
Garner’s insights into motherhood are refreshingly candid. She acknowledges the chaos and imperfections of parenting, saying, “You have to raise yourself at the same time. And just be so radically kind to yourself about how imperfect it is. There’s no such thing as balance. There’s no such thing as doing it right.”
So, there you have it, folks! Jennifer Garner is not just a Hollywood star; she’s a relatable mom who’s navigating the wild ride of parenthood with grace and a touch of sass. With her no-apologies approach to work and family, she’s setting an inspiring example for parents everywhere.
