Garner cites post-divorce financial fears in founding baby food company

Actress Jennifer Garner revealed she experienced financial panic following her divorce from Ben Affleck, a fear that ultimately led her to co-found the successful organic baby food company Once Upon a Farm. Garner, 54, shared these reflections during an episode of the "Aspire with Emma Grede" podcast released on August 25, 2026. Garner explained that after her marriage ended in 2015, she realized she had significantly stepped back from her acting career to focus on family. "I panicked when I was first out of my marriage and realized I had taken such a step back in my work," she said. "Suddenly I realized I don't know how long I'll be able to work.