Jennifer Garner is having a moment. Actually, it's more like a "decade in a week" kind of moment. Between a high-stakes business move that could make her a billionaire and a surprisingly raw interview about her past with Ben Affleck, she’s everywhere right now.
If you caught the 2026 Golden Globes earlier this month, you saw her. She looked incredible. But behind the 330,000 crystal beads on her dress—yes, someone actually counted them—there’s a lot more going on than just a red carpet comeback.
The Golden Globes Return and That "Almost" Malfunction
It had been 13 years. Think about that. The last time Jennifer Garner walked the Golden Globes red carpet, it was 2013, she was still married to Ben, and Argo was the big winner.
Fast forward to January 11, 2026. She showed up in a custom Cong Tri gown that took over 1,300 hours to hand-stitch. It was heavy. So heavy, in fact, that she told reporters she almost "went flying" down the stairs. It’s classic Jen—looking like a literal diamond but nearly tripping over her own glamour.
She wasn't just there to look pretty, though. She was a presenter, sharing the stage with heavyweights like George Clooney and Michelle Yeoh. But the real Jennifer Garner news wasn't the dress. It was the fact that she, Ben Affleck, and Jennifer Lopez were all in the same room.
People expected drama. They expected a frosty "run-in." Instead? Nothing. They didn't pose together because, honestly, they're adults. Sources close to the family say they actually see each other about once a week for the kids. They’ve moved past the tabloid "bad blood" narrative into something much more boring and healthy: actual co-parenting.
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"Time is the Opportunity": Opening Up About the Divorce
We rarely hear her talk about the split anymore. It’s been years. But in a recent sit-down with Marie Claire UK, she got real.
She admitted that breaking up the family was "hard." Not just "celebrity hard," but the kind of soul-crushing hard that comes from losing a true partnership. She used a phrase that stuck with me: "parenting with a button on my mouth."
Basically, she’s realized she can’t control her kids' lives or how the world sees her ex. She’s focused on "peace and equanimity." It sounds fancy, but it really just means she’s tired of the noise.
Her kids are growing up fast.
- Violet is 20 and a total powerhouse at Yale.
- Fin (formerly Seraphina) is 17 and tight with J.Lo’s kids.
- Samuel is 13 and mostly stays out of the lens.
Violet has actually become a bit of a public health advocate. She spoke at the UN in late 2025 about long COVID and clean air. Ben recently joked that his kids are too smart to waste their lives acting. Honestly? He might be right.
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Once Upon a Farm: The Billion-Dollar Pivot
While everyone is obsessed with her personal life, Jen is quietly becoming one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Hollywood. Her company, Once Upon a Farm, just filed for an IPO.
They’re listing on the NYSE under the ticker OFRM.
This isn't just a "celebrity vanity project." The company reported over $200 million in sales for the 12 months ending in June 2025. They’re in 20,000 stores. If the IPO hits the $1 billion valuation experts are predicting, Jen moves into a very exclusive club of self-made billionaire moguls.
It’s interesting because the company actually lost money last year—about $48 million. But in the world of high-growth startups, that’s almost expected. They’re spending money to dominate the organic kid-food market.
What’s Next for Jennifer Garner?
She isn't quitting her day job. She’s currently filming a new Netflix comedy called One Attempt Remaining, directed by Kay Cannon. She’s also got The Last Thing He Told Me Season 2 and a new series called The Five-Star Weekend on the horizon for 2026.
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If you’re looking to take a page out of her book, here’s the "Jen Garner" strategy for 2026:
- Prioritize the "Long Game": Whether it’s business or a messy divorce, she treats everything like a marathon. She didn't become friends with Ben overnight; it took a decade.
- Invest in Your Health: She’s still doing "The Limit" workouts with Beth Nicely and two-a-day sessions when prepping for roles. At 53, she’s arguably in the best shape of her life.
- Diversify: Don't just be one thing. She’s an actress, a mom, an advocate for Save the Children, and a CEO.
- Ignore the Noise: She famously doesn't Google herself. She doesn't read the comments. In a world of 24/7 social media, that might be her greatest superpower.
Keep an eye on the NYSE this spring. If Once Upon a Farm goes public and the stock climbs, the conversation around Jennifer Garner is going to shift very quickly from "America's Sweetheart" to "Wall Street Powerhouse."
Keep your eye on her Netflix releases as well. One Attempt Remaining is expected to wrap filming by April, which likely puts a release date in early 2027. For now, you can catch her 2026 Golden Globes appearance on Paramount+ if you missed the live broadcast.
Next Steps for You: To stay updated on the Once Upon a Farm IPO, set a Google Finance alert for the ticker OFRM. If you're looking for her specific wellness routine, check out the "Body by Simone" app, which features many of the dance-cardio flows she uses to prep for her action roles.