Jul 22, 2026
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Jennifer Garner describes the aggressive tactics used by paparazzi to photograph her and her children over the past two decades.

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2 min readSource:Variety
Jennifer Garner Details Dangerous Encounters with Paparazzi

Key facts

  • Garner stated that paparazzi would drive through red lights and onto lawns to follow her.
  • A youth soccer game was canceled by an association due to the presence of 20 paparazzi vehicles.
  • Garner reported seeing children knocked over at preschool by photographers pursuing her and Ben Affleck.
  • Two photographers have been assigned to follow Garner for more than 20 years.
  • Garner said she has called the police "a million times" to request space from photographers.

Actor Jennifer Garner recently discussed the intrusive behavior of paparazzi on the "Shut Up Evan" podcast. She detailed how photographers frequently engaged in dangerous driving and blocked access to essential locations like pediatricians and schools, often prioritizing photos of her and her children over public safety.

Impact on Daily Life and Children

Garner recounted instances where photographers would drive through red lights and onto private lawns to follow her. She noted that her children's activities were disrupted, including a soccer game that was canceled by an association because of the influx of 20 paparazzi vehicles. She also described seeing children knocked over at preschool by photographers attempting to capture images of her and Ben Affleck. She explained that she became a specific target for the paparazzi because she was often with her children. Garner noted that the presence of photographers frequently prevented her from entering medical offices while carrying a sick child.

Long-term Interactions

When asked if the situation had improved, Garner stated that two photographers have been assigned to follow her for over 20 years. She described their relationship as having an "odd respect" akin to "Stockholm syndrome." Despite this, she noted that she has contacted the police "a million times" to request privacy for walks with her children and her dog.

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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Variety.

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