Jennifer Garner has opened up about the financial fears she faced after her divorce from Ben Affleck.
The actress discussed the difficult period during an appearance on Emma Grede’s Aspire podcast. She revealed that stepping away from acting to focus on her children made her worry about her future career.
Jennifer said she felt uncertain after leaving her marriage and realized she had taken a major break from her work.
The actress explained that Hollywood careers can become unpredictable as performers get older. She said she started thinking seriously about how she would support herself and her children.
Jennifer and Ben Affleck married in 2005 and separated in 2015. Their divorce was finalized in 2018. The former couple share three children: Violet, Finn, and Samuel.
She said the situation pushed her to carefully plan her next career moves. Jennifer worked closely with her manager to find projects that allowed her to stay close to her family.
The Elektra star explained that she wanted to continue working but could not leave her children for long periods due to filming schedules.
During this time, Jennifer also focused on business opportunities. In 2017, she co-founded Once Upon a Farm, an organic children’s food company.
She said the business became an important part of her plan and eventually achieved major success. The company later reached a reported valuation of hundreds of millions of dollars.
Jennifer added that fame does not remove financial responsibilities. She said being recognized by people does not guarantee a comfortable lifestyle.
The actress shared that the experience changed her approach toward money and motivated her to become more financially independent.
Jennifer Garner continues to balance her acting career, business ventures, and family life while inspiring fans with her honesty.