Jennifer Garner Discusses Financial Concerns After Divorce

Jennifer Garner told listeners on the Aspire podcast that the finalization of her divorce from Ben Affleck in 2018 forced her to confront a sudden decline in acting work and the need to provide for her three children. She said she had not received a large settlement and had never given much thought to money, so the split served as a wake-up call to become a primary earner for her family.

Garner expressed concerns about the longevity of her career and the potential for age-related bias in Hollywood, noting that fame does not guarantee financial security. She also highlighted her role as a co-founder of Once Upon a Farm, an organic baby-food company valued at $724 million, which she joined in 2017 as part of her effort to generate income while remaining close to home for co-parenting responsibilities.

"Life is expensive, and you still have to kind of figure out how you’re gonna live," Garner said during the interview.

The actress added that she is pursuing acting projects in Los Angeles alongside her business activities to support her children after the divorce.