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Jennifer Garner’s Beauty Evolution Proves She Only Gets Better With Time

Forever flawless.

by Amanda Ross
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With her big, easy smile and filmography of feel-good films, Jennifer Garner is one of the most beloved stars of her generation. Now, 20-plus years into her high-profile career, she shows no signs of slowing down. Take a look back at Jennifer Garner’s beauty evolution to see where it all began.

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In 2001, a fresh-faced, then-unknown Jennifer Garner burst onto the scene with her leading role in the smash-hit series, Alias. Her flipped-out lob and matte skin from the era are still stunning, even nearly 22 years later.Jim Spellman/WireImage/Getty Images
Bronzed and glowing at 2004’s 13 Going On 30 premiere, Garner’s layered haircut, wispy bangs, radiant, cream-blushed cheeks, and glossy lips would become her signature beauty style through the early aughts. Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage/Getty Images
Who could forget the other Bennifer? In 2005, Jennifer Garner married Ben Affleck and gave birth to their first child. The couple would eventually call it quits in 2018, but this shot of a radiantly pregnant Garner, gazing up at her husband in her sophisticated updo, is still so beautiful.Mathew Imaging/FilmMagic/Getty Images
By 2007, Jennifer Garner was experimenting with a sexier spin on her classic look, opting for a choppier, artfully mussed hairstyle, a new smoky eye, and a very of-the-moment nude lip at the MTV Movie Awards — not to mention her illuminating new highlights. Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic/Getty Images
A decade after her industry debut, Jennifer Garner entered the 2010s as a full-fledged A-list movie star — and her upgraded new look proves it. Immaculate skin, chiseled cheeks, and a subtle, warm-toned smoky eye at the 2010 Golden Globes cemented her celebrity.Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images
2013 would see Jennifer Garner experimenting with bangs once again. This set looks like a precursor to bottleneck bangs, with longer edges trailing down to skim her jawline and frame her face. Walter McBride/Corbis Entertainment/Getty Images
In a smoldering, smudged smoky eye and a dramatic side part, Jennifer Garner explored her femme fatale side for a 2015 charity event. Somewhat of a departure from her typical sweetheart style, it’s a stunning reminder of her beauty range.Bryan Bedder/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images
A rare straight hair moment for Jennifer Garner, her flat-ironed center part looked so glossy and sleek at a 2017 charity function. Paired with her glowing tan and nude lipstick, Garner’s look is black-tie flawless.Noam Galai/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images
2019 was a big year for makeup, with many celebs and civilians alike trading in their matte foundation and major eyeshadow looks for more subtle counterparts. Here, Jennifer Garner’s cream-blushed cheeks and glossy lips feel like a modern update on the classic style she’s loved since ‘01. Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic/Getty Images
These days, Jennifer Garner is just as radiant as she ever was. Her youthful dimples, megawatt smile, long shiny waves, and glossy lips have been beauty calling cards since she shot her very first Alias scenes, and they don’t seem to be going anywhere. 2022 Jennifer Garner is truly better than ever.Future Publishing/Future Publishing/Getty Images