Jennifer Garner expresses her utmost appreciation for her friend Reese Witherspoon. During a panel discussion at Hello Sunshine’s Shine Away Event in Los Angeles on October 21, the 51-year-old actress reminisced about a challenging and well-publicized period in her life. Garner recounted how Witherspoon stood by her side throughout this ordeal. To navigate through it, she relied on dance cardio, and although their determination led to Witherspoon injuring her foot, she persevered and continued on.
"Witherspoon, 47, jokingly encouraged the ladies to continue dancing, urging them to keep going. Garner shared that even on vacation, they maintained their workout routine, exercising at both 7 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon. She further added that Witherspoon was dedicated and determined, promising to be present for both workout sessions."
Garner chose not to disclose any specifics about the challenging period she mentioned in her life, but she persistently commended the Morning Show actress.
Furthermore, Garner mentioned, "She will also remind you about the importance of finding a suitable preschool. She might say, 'It's time for your 2 and a half-year-old to begin their preschool education next month. You really need to start looking into this.'"
Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Garner. Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for NET-A-PORTER
13 Going on 30 star, Jennifer Garner, has three children named Violet (17), Seraphina (13), and Samuel (11), whom she shares with her ex-husband, Ben Affleck. The couple got married in 2005 but announced their separation in 2015 and finalized their divorce in 2018. Ben Affleck is currently married to Jennifer Lopez, while Garner has moved on with businessman John Miller.
Earlier this year, Garner starred in the lead role of the AppleTV+ mystery series called The Last Thing He Told Me, which was executive produced by Reese Witherspoon. During a panel discussion, Garner spoke highly of Hello Sunshine, the production company co-founded by Witherspoon, as it provided a platform for her and other actresses to openly discuss the industry.
The meetings took place at Reese's house. It was the first time I had ever gathered with so many actresses in one room without just passing each other at award shows, wearing extravagant dresses. We actually sat down together," Garner stated. "We used to be separated in different realms."
She went on to say, "Hello Sunshine is the place where this change occurred. It is undeniable."
This isn't their first instance of publicly expressing their affection for each other. Back in 2017, the actress from "Big Little Lies" penned a heartfelt birthday tribute to her friend on Instagram, playfully mentioning her well-known dance skills.
"Cheers to you, Jen!" Witherspoon wrote back then. "Wishing a very happy birthday to my stunning friend, #JenniferGarner, who never fails to laugh at my jokes and my terrible dance moves! Love you!"