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Garner's Kids Discover Alias: Mom's 'Cool' Secret
12 Jul
Summary
- Jennifer Garner's children discovered her iconic Alias role.
- Her kids found the show's famous 'coffee ice cream' scene cool.
- Garner learned bravery and physical command from Alias.
Jennifer Garner, 54, is reflecting on her extensive screen career, noting that her three children—Violet, 20, Fin, 17, and Samuel, 14—are only now beginning to explore her most iconic roles.
During a recent conversation, Garner shared that her children had not previously watched her breakout series, Alias, where she portrayed special agent Sydney Bristow. This project significantly boosted her career, earning her a Golden Globe and multiple Emmy nominations. Garner described the show as an "acting boot camp" that made her "more brave all-around."
Her children's introduction to Alias occurred when they encountered a well-known scene online. Garner recalled showing them the season two episode featuring the line, "Francie doesn't like coffee ice cream." Upon watching, her kids expressed their admiration, finding the moment "so cool."
The series, which is approaching its 25th anniversary in 2026, taught Garner valuable lessons beyond acting, including command over her physicality and stunt work. She also learned to perform scenes in French for the show, a skill that later proved useful decades later for her role in "The Last Thing He Told Me."
