Happy birthday! Jennifer Garner turns 53 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on April 17, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 53 on Thursday, Apr. 17, 2025.

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Jennifer Garner is celebrating her 53rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Jennifer Garner (Alias, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 53rd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Garner, a cultural icon

Born in Houston on April 17, 1972, Jennifer Garner's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Garner's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Jennifer hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jennifer Garner as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 53.

Happy Birthday, Jennifer, you're the best!