Imagine the cringe-worthy moment when Jennifer Garner's kids realized their friends' parents were playing her iconic movie, '13 Going On 30,' at birthday parties! But here's where it gets controversial... while the actress loves the film, her kids went through some 'tortured years' because of it.
During an interview on Kylie Kelce's podcast, 'Not Gonna Lie,' Garner, 53, revealed that her children were 'mortified' and 'upset' to see her on-screen, especially when the movie showed up at their social events. She shared how her kids would call, complaining of headaches, just to get out of sleepovers where the movie was playing.
Despite the embarrassment, Garner holds '13 Going On 30' dear, ranking her character, Jenna Rink, as one of her favorites. She recalls the joy of creating the role and the magical experience of improvising on set.
But there's another character that might take the top spot - Sydney Bristow from the hit show, 'Alias.' Garner starred as an international spy on the show for five seasons, and it changed her life, giving her a 'swagger' she'd never had before.
The actress has often spoken about the challenges of learning dialogue in different languages and performing her own stunts, which included intense combat scenes. She even called 'Alias' her 'acting boot camp,' where she learned valuable lessons that she applied to her current show, 'The Last Thing He Told Me.'
So, while Garner's kids may have had a rough time with their mom's iconic roles, the actress has nothing but fond memories and valuable experiences from these projects.
And this is the part most people miss... despite her success, Garner remains humble and grateful, even admitting that she hasn't watched '13 Going On 30' in full since its premiere.
What do you think? Is it cringe-worthy for kids to see their parents' movies at parties, or is it a unique and memorable experience? Let us know in the comments!
