Back when she was barely a blip on the Hollywood radar, Garner co-starred with Ashton Kutcher in the critically-panned “Dude, Where’s My Car?” The movie wasn’t a total wash, though, as Garner and Kutcher, seen here playfully embracing at the film’s premiere, have reunited for the upcoming “Valentine’s Day.”
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In 1998, Garner was cast as Scott Foley’s character’s girlfriend in the WB TV show “Felicity.” The on-screen relationship blossomed off-screen and the two were later married. But their marriage fell apart in 2003 after “Felicity” ended and Garner was well on her way to becoming a big star, thanks to her starring role in ABC’s “Alias.” Here they are in happier times at the 2002 Golden Globes, where Garner was named best actress in a drama series.
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On “Alias,” Garner began dating her on-screen love interest Michael Vartan. Even before they got together (like in this 2002 photo) the two clearly enjoyed the presence of each other’s company.
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Though largely forgotten, Garner’s brief performance opposite Leonardo DiCaprio’s charming conman in “Catch Me if You Can” proved that she could hold her own against Hollywood’s heavyweights.
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In 2003, Garner romanced her future husband Ben Affleck on-screen in “Daredevil.” The two had obvious chemistry on film, but they wouldn’t get together off-screen for years.
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In 2004, Garner, who was previously known for her action heroine roles, showed her softer side in the romantic comedy, “13 Going on 30” opposite Mark Ruffalo. It would be the first in a string of rom-coms for the burgeoning A-lister.
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In the midst of wrapping up “Alias,” Garner filmed the highly underrated “Catch and Release,” with Timothy Olyphant. The movie was sadly not a hit, but Garner and Olyphant’s chemistry is classic.
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After working with Jason Bateman in the action film “The Kingdom,” Garner reportedly recruited him to play the husband of her high-maintenance wannabe mom in “Juno.” The result was two impressive performances in an award-winning film.
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In 2009, Garner sparred with Matthew McConaughey in “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.” Critics panned the film, but audiences loved it, and the two stars clearly enjoyed working together, continuing their witty repartee while promoting the film.
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Garner looks slightly shocked by onscreen paramour Ricky Gervais’s sudden outburst at the “Invention of Lying” premiere, but she maintains her composure.
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And she gets him back a few minutes later by giving him a swift pinch on his rear-end.
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