Jennifer Garner Proves She's Just as Cool: Shopping Spree vs. Comedy Night!
Jennifer Garner: The Ultimate Cool Mom Who's Got it All!
In a shocking move that has left fans and followers gagging, Jennifer Garner proved she's still got it going on as a mom by treating her youngest kids to a hilarious comedy show starring none other than Ben Schwartz at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown LA over the weekend. The 53-year-old actress and producer brought along her brood of three - 16-year-old Fin and 13-year-old Sam, who just so happens to be the son she shares with ex-husband Ben Affleck (more on that drama later).
This latest mom move comes hot on the heels of a very public lunch date between young Sam and his famous stepmom Jennifer Lopez, where they indulged in a shopping spree at the upscale Balenciaga store in Beverly Hills. Talk about a complicated family dynamic! It's been just over a month since Ben and Jen's divorce was finalized on February 21, but it seems like they're still managing to co-parent their three kids with ease.
But let's get back to the fun stuff - Jennifer's antics as a mom! The talented actress and producer took to Instagram to share a heartwarming moment of her baking chicken enchiladas for her beloved mother Pat Garner. The 87-year-old grandma joined in on the action, but not without some good-natured bickering over the amount of butter, canned green chilis, and sour cream needed for the "crowd favorite" recipe.
The Pretend Cooking Show, which Jennifer has been sharing with her fans, is just one of many projects she's juggling at the moment. The four-time Emmy nominee recently wrapped up her role as grieving food blogger Hollis Shaw in Peacock's Nantucket-set series, The Five-Star Weekend, which she's also executive producing. This adaptation of the 2023 Elin Hilderbrand novel boasts an impressive cast that includes Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Gemma Chan, D’Arcy Carden, Harlow Jane, Timothy Olyphant, David Denman, Josh Hamilton, and Rob Huebel.
It's not just The Five-Star Weekend where Jennifer is pulling strings - she also made sure her longtime gal pal Judy Greer scored a recurring role as Electra in the show. This reunion marks the second time the two actresses have worked together, following their collaborations on AppleTV+'s The Last Thing He Told Me and 13 Going on 30.
Speaking of The Last Thing He Told Me, Jennifer not only produced and starred in the first season but also brought Judy Greer onboard for a recurring role as Electra. The show's performance was impressive, with over 4.5 million viewers tuning in within the first 31 days - making it Apple TV+'s most watched limited series to date.
However, critics didn't quite share the same enthusiasm, with the show scoring a dismal 41% critic approval rating and 48% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Perhaps Jennifer's next move will be to tackle this criticism head-on?
In addition to her acting and producing credits, Jennifer is also keeping busy as a mom entrepreneur with her children's food company Once Upon a Farm. And if that wasn't enough, she's also serving as trustee for the non-profit organization Save the Children.
As an influencer with over 32 million social media followers, Jennifer has leveraged her platform to partner with brands like Virtue Labs, KitchenAid, and Neutrogena. With her impressive resume, it's clear that this talented actress is not slowing down anytime soon!
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