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Jennifer Garner is a stunning Hollywood beauty. While fans know and love her for her work and high-profile marriage to Ben Affleck, she prefers to live a quiet life. In July 2024, Garner stepped out in a beautiful Givenchy maxidress at the ESPY Awards. And it featured a surprise back that nobody would expect from the low-key 52-year-old.

Jennifer Garner stunned in a black Givenchy dress at the ESPY Awards

Jennifer Garner at the ESPY Awards in 2024 wearing a black Givenchy dress
Actor Jennifer Garner at the 2024 ESPY Awards | Frank Micelotta

Jennifer Garner is known for her work in movies and television, but she does a lot more outside of Hollywood. She’s one of the founding members of Angel City Football Club, a Los Angeles-based National Women’s Soccer League team that got its start in 2022. Other notable names attached to the group’s ownership include Natalie Portman, venture capitalist Kara Nortman, entrepreneur Julie Uhrman, and venture capitalist Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams, Jessica Chastain, America Ferrera, and Eva Longoria.

On July 11, 2024, Garner presented and accepted the Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year award on behalf of Angel City FC at the 2024 ESPY (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) Awards.

The actor stunned in a black Givenchy maxidress Matthew M. Williams designed for the spring 2024 collection. The sleeveless silk crepe dress featured a high neckline with a simple silhouette that reached the floor. The back of the dress opened in a V shape, exposing Garner’s back.

Garner paired the dress with simple accessories: dangling geometric earrings and a silver bracelet. She wore her hair down in delicate waves. Garner also chose simple makeup: a soft, pink lip and minimal blush.

Jennifer Garner standing in a black dress on stage at the 2024 ESPY Awards
Actor Jennifer Garner at the 2024 ESPY Awards | Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

She’s a stickler for healthy skin and comfortable athleisure

Jennifer Garner has worn iconic looks through the years, especially for the characters she played. However, when it comes to her personal style, she prefers to keep it simple. Garner told Today that she swears by daily sunscreen to keep her skin looking fresh and young.

“You can’t uncook; you can’t ask your skin cells to forget what’s done,” she said. “What’s hard about your 20s and 30s is that the sun damage that you’re doing shows up when you’re older. It’s like, take care of future you.” She included a quote from dermatologist Dr. Doris Day: “Nothing looks better in your 50s than sunscreen in your 20s.”

Garner doesn’t wear fancy clothing for everyday wear. She’s often seen running around Los Angeles in Spanx or Alo Yoga high-waisted leggings. For athletic sneakers, she loves Brooks Ghost 15s.

“I am devoted to my Brooks,” Garner said on Today. “Sometimes, I have little dalliances with other brands … but for working out, for HIIT, I’ve been running some; so, for running, it’s Brooks for me all the way.”

Jennifer Garner standing in a black dress on the red carpet at the ESPY Awards in 2024
Actor Jennifer Garner at the 2024 ESPY Awards | Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for W+P
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Jennifer Garner Is ‘Open to the Idea’ of Ben Affleck Moving Back Into Her Home, Source Says

Jennifer Garner has been in the media for allegedly helping Ben Affleck with his and Jennifer Lopez’s marital issues

Jennifer Garner prefers to stay out of the spotlight, as she received a lot of media attention for her marriage and divorce from Ben Affleck. Affleck’s current marital issues with Jennifer Lopez bring Garner back into the eye of the storm. Affleck reportedly heads over to Garner’s place to consult about his failing marriage. The exes retained a friendship post-divorce, as they also share three kids.

Garner reportedly “wants the best” for Affleck, no matter what that means for his future with Lopez. “She wants him happy and healthy so he can be the best dad possible,” a source told People, adding that Garner “likes that [Lopez] lives a healthy lifestyle and supports Ben’s sobriety. Jen wants that for Ben.”

This article was originally reported by Women’s Wear Daily.

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