Jennifer Garner admits financial panic after her Ben Affleck divorce
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Key Points:
- Jennifer Garner revealed on the "Aspire with Emma Grede" podcast that she panicked about her financial stability after her divorce from Ben Affleck, realizing she needed to support herself and their three children without the security of a traditional acting career.
- Garner explained that post-divorce, she had to stay in Los Angeles to care for her children, limiting her ability to take long movie shoots away from home, which impacted her career choices.
- Despite the challenges, Garner expressed gratitude for the time she had to balance work and motherhood earlier in her life, acknowledging the reality that fame does not guarantee financial security.
- Two years after her divorce, Garner co-founded the organic children's food company Once Upon A Farm and has spoken about the emotional upheaval and adjustments involved in co-parenting with Affleck.
- She emphasized the importance of self-kindness and accepting imperfection in parenting and life, noting the unique dynamics of raising children in two separate households where both parents share dual roles.
