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Jennifer Garner’s Kids Prefer To Watch Ben Affleck’s Movies

Jennifer Garner has been in the industry for 28 years now. She shares three children with ex-husband Ben Affleck, who has been acting for nearly 20 more years than her….

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner attends the Apple TV+ “The Last Thing He Told Me” premiere at Regency Bruin Theatre on April 13, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

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Jennifer Garner has been in the industry for 28 years now. She shares three children with ex-husband Ben Affleck, who has been acting for nearly 20 more years than her. When it comes to their movie star parents, kids Violet Anne, 17, Seraphina Rose, 13, and Samuel, 10, have their preferences for what they want to watch.

"They don't mind watching their dad," Jennifer admitted to Allure in an interview yesterday (May 9), "but they kind of want me to be their mom. They don't want to see me upset, and women cry more in what we do. And they don't really want to see me in a romantic thing."

Though the 13 Going On 30 alum always wanted to be a mother, she admitted her parenting style has evolved since welcoming her first-born, Violet. "I was such a first-time mom. [My eldest daughter] didn't have a shot," she explained. "She couldn't have a free thought — I was all over her. I was a nightmare for everyone around me." Since then, Jennifer, 51, has learned to "have a lot of faith" in her kids. Although she doesn't "love every behavior all the time," she trusts in the process. "Your kids will really figure out who they are and what they are when they're older," she added, "and most likely they will hew toward lovely."

Nice Girl Jen

The actress also got candid about her perceived "nice" girl persona in the interview. She noted how public perception can sometimes cause conflict with the desire to keep her personal life private. "The problem with, ‘Oh, she's so nice,' is that when I have any kind of boundary, people think of it as much more than it actually is," she told the publication.

Like any person having a bad day, the Alias star said she draws these boundaries when she's out in public. "The problem is being recognized on a day where I'm not so nice or when I have blackness in my soul," she continued. "I've definitely had days where I just can't do it. I scowl at people before they can walk up to me. I'm not perfect, and I don't think I'm rude, but I'm not good at being fake. I'm an open book of a person."

These Celebrities Have An April Birthday

April ignites a fire within the spring season, with Aries season from April 1st to the 19th. The fiery sign Aries, represented by the ram, is the first sign of the zodiac. Aries love being number one and are widely known to be bold, passionate leaders. Sometimes this sign can be seen as negative to those who are unfamiliar with Aries. They are usually very direct, and this can be seen as rude or arrogant. When it comes to actors who are Aries, this trait seems only further to propel them into their craft.

About half of Aries born in April are co-ruled by Jupiter, so they are all about saying yes to adventures and expanding their horizons. This free-spirited and lucky planetary influence emphasizes the thrill-seeking and risk-taking ways of April Aries. Those who are Aries in April tend to be super confident and party animals.

April Taurus Traits

As for the last ten days of April, celebrities born from the 20th until the end of the month fall under the earth sign Taurus. This sign's traits include being hard-headed yet down-to-earth. Taurus signs are known to be tenacious, reliable, loyal, and achievement-oriented. As a sign, Taurus is fixed, which means Taureans are excellent at prioritizing consistency and reliability in all areas of their lives.

Given that their ruling planet is Venus, the planet that governs love, beauty, and money, Taurus tend to be artistic and romantic. April Tauruses are known for being loyal, dependable, and trustworthy. This sign is represented by the bull, and Tauruses born in April are enchanted by luxurious objects and are very sensual.

These Celebrities Have An April Birthday

Some of the most legendary actors were born in the month of April, with a few famous musicians sprinkled in there. Take a look below at which of our favorite stars celebrate an April birthday:

Hillary Scott

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 08: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Hillary Scott of Lady A attends the 57th Annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 08, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)


Christopher Meloni

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 26: Christopher Meloni attends the opening night of the play "Straight Line Crazy" at The Shed on October 26, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)


Jesse Plemons

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Jesse Plemons attends the "Love & Death" premiere at the 2023 SXSW Conference and Festivals at The Paramount Theater on March 11, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for SXSW)


Pedro Pascal

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: Pedro Pascal attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images )


Eddie Murphy

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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 10: Eddie Murphy attends the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 10, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)


Amanda Bynes

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 05: Actress Amanda Bynes arrives at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards at Universal Studios' Gibson Amphitheatre on June 5, 2011 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)


Robert Downey Jr.

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 04: Robert Downey Jr. attends the special screening of "Sr." during the 2022 AFI Fest at TCL Chinese Theatre on November 04, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)


Natasha Lyonne

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 12: Natasha Lyonne attends the Adeam show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at 548 West 22nd Street on February 12, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)


Pharrell Williams

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PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 30: Pharrell Williams attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)


Paul Rudd

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Paul Rudd attends the "Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania" UK Gala Screening at BFI IMAX Waterloo on February 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)


Black Francis

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 12: Frontman Black Francis of the band Pixies performs at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on April 12, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Jackie Chan

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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 25: Jackie Chan attends the 2019 British Academy Britannia Awards presented by American Airlines and Jaguar Land Rover at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 25, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for BAFTA LA)


Lil Nas X

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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Lil Nas X attends the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons Honoring Julie Greenwald & Craig Kallman at The Beverly Hilton on February 04, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)


Albert Hammond Jr.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 12: Albert Hammond Jr. of The Strokes performs at Nissan Stadium on August 12, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)


Kristen Stewart

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BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 25: President of the International Jury Kristen Stewart arrives for the closing ceremony of the 73rd Berlinale International Film Festival Berlin at Berlinale Palast on February 25, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)


Gerard Way

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance performs on stage as part of Big Day Out Festival at the Gold Coast Parklands on January 22, 2012 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)


Adrien Brody

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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Adrien Brody attends the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons Honoring Julie Greenwald & Craig Kallman at The Beverly Hilton on February 04, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)


Chris Stapleton

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 03: Chris Stapleton attends the 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center on November 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame )


Samira Wiley

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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 17: Samira Wiley attends the 2019 TrevorLive Los Angeles Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 17, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)


Anya Taylor-Joy

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Anya Taylor-Joyattends as Janelle Monáe accepts the Seventh Annual #SeeHer Award at 2023 Critics' Choice Awards on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for SeeHer)


Maynard James Keenan

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Musician Maynard James Keenan from the group Tool arrives at the 50th annual Grammy awards held at the Staples Center on February 10, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)


Victoria Beckham

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PARIS, FRANCE - MARCH 01: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY - For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Victoria Beckham attends the Saint-Laurent Womenswear Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 01, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)


Kate Hudson

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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: Kate Hudson attends the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Vanity Fair)


Tim Curry

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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Actor Tim Curry attends the Conde Nast Traveler's 18th Annual Readers Choice awards at the Metropolitan Museum of Art October 17, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)


Simu Liu

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24: Simu Liu attends the Academy Of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences' 2023 Scientific and Technical Awards presentation at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on February 24, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)


Jessica Lange

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Jessica Lange attends "The Politician" New York Premiere at DGA Theater on September 26, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)


Iggy Pop

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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MAY 24: Singer Iggy Pop poses on the red carpet during the 2022 Polar Music Prize award ceremony on May 24, 2022 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Michael Campanella/Getty Images)


Machine Gun Kelly

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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 11: Machine Gun Kelly attends the 2023 Sports Illustrated Super Bowl Party at Talking Stick Resort on February 11, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Jack Nicholson

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LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 14: Actor Jack Nicholson attends the Pablo Cesar Cano and Ashley Theophane welterweight fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 14, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)


Shavo Odadjian

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INGLEWOOD, CA - APRIL 06: Musician Shavo Odadjian of System of a Down performs at The Forum on April 6, 2015 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)


John Cena

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 31: John Cena attends "The Road to F9" Global Fan Extravaganza at Maurice A. Ferre Park on January 31, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)


Djimon Hounsou

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 07: Djimon Hounsou attending the UK special screening of "Shazam! Fury Of The Gods" at Cineworld Leicester Square on March 07, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Warner Bros.)


Kelly Clarkson

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 09: Kelly Clarkson attends the 12th annual NFL Honors at Symphony Hall on February 09, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)


Carly Pearce

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Carly Pearce attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)


Barbra Streisand

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MALIBU, CA - JUNE 02: Barbra Streisand attends the CHANEL Dinner Celebrating Our Majestic Oceans, A Benefit For NRDC on June 2, 2018 in Malibu, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)


Al Pacino

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 19: Al Pacino attends the premiere of Amazon Prime Video's "Hunters" at DGA Theater on February 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)


Channing Tatum

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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: Channing Tatum attends the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)


Lizzo

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Lizzo attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)


Patrick Stump

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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 09: Patrick Stump of the band Fall Out Boy performs at the Mundo Stage during the Rock in Rio Festival at Cidade do Rock on September 09, 2022 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The famous festival Rock in Rio returns after two years of cancellation due to COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)


Daniel Day-Lewis

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 23: Actor Daniel Day-Lewis attends the TIME 100 Gala, TIME'S 100 Most Influential People In The World reception at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME)


Willie Nelson

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - JULY 31: Musician Willie Nelson performs during the Georgetown to Austin March for Democracy rally on July 31, 2021 in Austin, Texas. Texas activists and demonstrators rallied at the Texas state Capitol after completing a 27-mile long march, from Georgetown to Austin, demanding federal action on voting rights legislation. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)


Uma Thurman

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Uma Thurman attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)


Kirsten Dunst

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Kirsten Dunst attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)


Travis Scott

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 16: Travis Scott attends 2023 GQ Men of the Year at Bar Marmont on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Laila Abuelhawa is the Top 40 and Hip-Hop pop culture writer for Beasley Media Group. Being with the company for over three years, Laila's fierce and fabulous red-carpet rankings have earned her a feature on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!' Her favorite stories are those surrounding the latest in celebrity fashion, television and film rankings, and how the world reacts to major celebrity news. With a background in journalism, Laila's stories ensure accuracy and offer background information on stars that you wouldn't have otherwise known. She prides herself in covering stories that inform the public about what is currently happening and what is to come in the ever-changing, ever-evolving media landscape.