When it comes to Jennifer Garner, her life has been as captivating off-screen as it has been on. Most people know her for her iconic romance with Ben Affleck, which blessed her with three beautiful children—Violet, Seraphina (Fin), and Samuel. But there's more to her love story than just Ben. Jennifer, star of films like 13 Going on 30 and Alias, has had her fair share of relationships. While she tends to keep her personal life under wraps, some of her past relationships have made headlines over the years. Let’s take a deeper dive into her love life and the people who’ve shared her journey.
Scott Foley: The Beginning of Jennifer Garner's Love Story
Jennifer's first marriage was to Scott Foley, a talented actor she met while guest starring on the hit TV show Felicity back in 1998. The chemistry between them was undeniable, and before long, they were madly in love. On October 19, 2000, Jennifer and Scott tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at their home. For a few years, their marriage seemed to be the perfect fairytale, but like many relationships, it wasn't meant to last forever. In March 2003, they decided to separate, and Jennifer officially filed for divorce in May of the same year. The divorce was finalized in March 2004, bringing an end to their union.
Reflecting on her early marriage years, Jennifer opened up in 2012 to The Sun, expressing regret about marrying so young. "Everyone reaches maturity at different times," she said. "I wish I’d known to wait for marriage until I was 30 or older. I did marry in my 20s, and I found divorce a crushing experience. I thought the divorce statistics would never apply to me. I was beyond heartbroken when they did." Yet, despite the heartache, she still spoke fondly of Scott. In a later interview with Allure, she admitted, "Oh, [Scott’s] a great guy. We were full-on grown-ups, but looking back, I’m aware we did not know what hit us. We didn’t have a shot. He’s a really good guy, and we just imploded."
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Scott Foley, aside from his role in Jennifer's life, is well-known for his work in TV shows like The Unit, Scandal, and Scrubs. He also played Roman Bridger in the Scream film franchise, proving himself as a versatile actor.
Michael Vartan: A New Chapter
After her split from Scott, Jennifer quickly moved on to Michael Vartan, her co-star on the hit TV series Alias. Their relationship began in August 2003, just a few months after her divorce. Rumors swirled that her relationship with Michael had overlapped with her marriage to Scott, potentially contributing to their breakup. However, Scott Foley put those rumors to rest in an interview with TV Guide in October 2003. He emphasized, "Nobody else was involved in our split. Jennifer became a huge celebrity. She became a huge star, and she deserved everything she got. There was no other relationship, no infidelity, nothing. People get divorced, you know? Through no one’s fault and everyone’s fault."
Jennifer and Michael's romance lasted until mid-2004. While their relationship didn’t last, they maintained a strong friendship. By 2005, Jennifer told USA Today that she and Michael were still “best friends.” Their bond remained strong over the years, and in November 2023, Jennifer even took to social media to wish Michael a happy birthday, proving that their friendship endured the test of time.
