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Jennifer Garner’s 50th birthday bash was one for the books — she would know, as she threw it herself!
The actress celebrated her milestone birthday back in April, andopened up about the festivitiestoTown & Countryin a cover interview for the publication’s November Philanthropy Issue.
“I basically had a wedding for myself,” Garner said with a laugh, adding that she was “shocked that [she was the one] doing it.”
How so? As part of her birthday celebration, theOnce Upon a Farmco-founder asked guests to fill 5,000 backpacks each with enough food to feed a family of four, in support of the Blessings in a Backpack program.
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The month before her birthday, Garner toldExtrathat her extended family would be visiting to help celebrate the occasion — which also happened to fall onEasterthis year.
“I turn 50 … yeah, Easter Sunday. My family has tickets to come out. My parents and my sisters, nieces and nephews. I don’t know what we’ll do, but I can’t wait,” said Garner, who grew up in West Virginia.
Among the fellow celebs to wish Garner a happy birthday when the big day arrived wereReese Witherspoon,Rita Wilson,Maria ShriverandIna Garten.
Ahead of her birthday celebrations, theYes Daystar also gotquite the surprise fromlegendary singerDonny Osmond.
“He took an hour and a half of his day to sit with me, sing my favorites, and to give me a master class on how to be a class act. Thank you, Donny. 💜,” Garner captioned avideo of the sweet moment.
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Garner was previously married toScott Foleyfrom 2000 to 2004, andBen Affleckfrom 2005 to 2018.
Affleck, 50,tied the knotwithJennifer Lopezin Las Vegas in July. The following month, theycelebrated their nuptialsduring a weekend of festivities in Georgia.
Garner and Affleck share daughtersViolet, 16, andSeraphina, 13, plus sonSamuel, 10.
source: people.com
