Jennifer Garner Discussed Financial and Career Concerns After Divorce on Podcast
Jennifer Garner said she felt panic about money and her future in Hollywood after her 2018 divorce from Ben Affleck, noting the need to become a steady earner and her involvement with the company Once Upon a Farm.
Actress Jennifer Garner said she experienced a sudden sense of financial urgency after her 2018 divorce from Ben Affleck. On the "Aspire" podcast, she explained that she realized she needed to support herself and her three children without a large settlement. > "I panicked when I was first out of my marriage and realized I had taken such a step back in my work," she said. Garner also expressed concern about ageism in the entertainment industry and the difficulty of taking on long-term projects as a single parent. She noted that she could no longer be away from her children for extended periods of filming. To address the financial pressure, Garner highlighted her role with organic baby-food company Once Upon a Farm, where she has served as brand officer and co-founder since 2017. The company went public in February with a valuation of $724 million, and Fortune reported that Garner earned about $1 million in 2023 and is projected to make $2-3 million annually through 2028. Garner’s career after the split includes voice work in "Wonder Park" (2019) and appearances in "The Adam Project" (2022), "Deadpool & Wolverine" (2024) and the upcoming series "The Five-Star Weekend" (2026). She said co-parenting with Affleck allows her to accept roles that require temporary travel, adding that he takes care of their children during those periods.