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Garner: Paparazzi 'Danger' & Odd Respect for Photogs
22 Jul
Summary
- Garner describes paparazzi driving dangerously and disrupting daily life.
- She recounts removing children from sports due to photographer presence.
- An odd respect exists with a longtime photographer, akin to Stockholm syndrome.
Jennifer Garner recently reflected on the intense public scrutiny she faced at the height of her marriage to Ben Affleck. She acknowledged the privilege of her position but highlighted how paparazzi behavior became a genuine danger, with photographers driving recklessly and disrupting community activities like children's soccer games.
The actress described the situation as an "industry that had gotten out of control," noting that she and her children became primary targets. This intense focus on her family, rather than her ex-husband or other famous peers, underscored for her how untenable the situation had become.
Garner also revealed a peculiar relationship with a photographer who has followed her for over 20 years. Despite calling the police on him numerous times, she admitted to a strange mutual respect, even seeking refuge with him once when feeling threatened. She likened this complex dynamic to "Stockholm syndrome."
