Self-described as optimistic, actress Jennifer Garner is attacking the stress of a full-time career with full-time at-home demands with a gracious smile. And why not? She’s succeeding beautifully: Daughters Violet, 4, and one-year-old Seraphina, are happy and healthy; smart movie choices have attached her to some of the most celebrated and sought-after films of the last few years, including Juno and the upcoming star-studded Valentine’s Day; and, with fewer strong female characters appearing in film these days, she’s taken matters into her own hands by developing her own production company, Vandalia Films.
FLARE’s March cover girl talks motherhood, marriage, and movies—and what she really wants for Valentine’s Day.