Main Character of Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Why Jennifer Garner was in the news
Jennifer Garner is an American actress and television personality known for her roles in dramatic and family-oriented productions. She gained prominence through her work in television and film, and has maintained a significant presence in entertainment as both a performer and public figure.
On July 22, 2026, Garner made headlines on multiple fronts. She appeared on the "Shut Up Evan" podcast to discuss her experiences with invasive paparazzi behavior, describing dangerous tactics used by photographers pursuing her and her children. According to her account, paparazzi would follow her through traffic lights, drive onto private lawns and hillsides, and go to extreme lengths to obtain photographs. In the same podcast appearance, Garner also revealed details of a complex relationship with a longtime paparazzi member, describing it as having an "odd respect" between them despite the challenging dynamic.
Additionally, on July 22, 2026, Garner was spotted on set in Santa Monica, California, filming scenes for Netflix's upcoming "13 Going on 30" reboot. She reprised her role as Jenna Rink, the character she originally played in the 2004 film about a teenager magically transported into her adult life. Judy Greer, her co-star from the original film, also appeared on set alongside new cast member Emily Bader and actor Logan Lerman.
The clues
- 1Told 'Shut Up Evan' podcast on July 22 that paparazzi drove onto people's lawns chasing her.
- 2Said paparazzi would run red lights in groups of 15 cars just to photograph her.
- 3Reunited makeup-free with cooking personality Ina Garten after 14 years of friendship.
- 4Played Jenna Rink, an awkward teenager magically aged into her 30s as magazine editor.
- 5Originally starred in the 2004 film '13 Going on 30' released by Columbia Pictures.
- 6Now appears in Netflix's reimagining of '13 Going on 30' alongside Emily Bader and Logan Lerman.
- 7Discussed the power of female friendship amid grief in recent media appearances.
- 8J— G—, originally from West Virginia, became household name through television and film.
- 9J— G—: The actress from 'Alias' and '13 Going on 30' now returns to iconic role in Netflix reboot.
Sources
- Variety7/22/2026Jennifer Garner Rails Against Paparazzi Who ‘Knocked Over’ Kids and More Just to Get Photos of Her and Ben Affleck: ‘So Hungry to Get at Me’
- Variety7/22/2026Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer to Appear in Netflix’s ’13 Going on 30′ Reboot
- TMZ.com7/22/2026Jennifer Garner & Judy Greer Join '13 Going on 30' Reboot, See the Pics!