Jennifer Garner recently took a break from her busy life in Los Angeles for a serene fall retreat back in her native West Virginia. The star of “13 Going On 30” shared a delightful stroll through the vibrant fall foliage of her hometown, Charleston, along with her mother and sister. On Instagram, she posted a series of photos encapsulating the beauty of autumn, captioned with, “West Virginia – you know how to autumn,” complemented by leaf emojis and heart symbols.
In one snapshot, Garner is seen walking hand in hand with her sister Melissa Wylie and their mother Patricia, basking in the warm autumn sun. Dressed casually in a gray jacket, black top, jeans, and white sneakers, Garner looked relaxed and comfortable while enjoying quality family time. The actress, who boasts 17 million followers, also shared stunning images and videos showcasing the colorful landscapes of Appalachia during her visit.
Her post garnered attention from fellow celebrities, including Lacey Chabert from “Mean Girls” and Holly Robinson Peete from “21 Jump Street,” both of whom left comments praising the beauty of the photos. Although Garner was born in Texas, she relocated to West Virginia’s capital at a young age and frequently returns to connect with her roots and support family activities, such as attending her nephew’s soccer games.
Discussing her hometown connections, Garner reminisced, “I grew up with everybody at the game. That’s my high school, that’s my sister, that’s my town. They’ve all known me—they are not impressed.” She made these remarks during an appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”
Notably, Garner’s boyfriend, John Miller, was not part of this family outing. The couple has been in a somewhat private relationship since 2018, around the same time Garner finalized her divorce from actor Ben Affleck. Recent engagement rumors swirled after she was spotted wearing a distinctive gold ring with a turquoise stone. Earlier, she had also been seen with another gold ring that featured multiple diamonds.
Garner’s continued friendship with Affleck has reportedly created some tension with Miller due to his discomfort regarding her close ties with her ex-husband. Sources indicate that Garner has often mediated between Affleck and his current wife, Jennifer Lopez, which has led to some complications.
Garner shares three children—Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel—with Affleck, and the former couple was even seen attending a recent event together, accompanied by their daughter Seraphina, while Lopez was at a different location. Affleck’s ongoing divorce from Lopez has been a topic of extensive media coverage, especially given the high-profile nature of their relationship.
In this idyllic West Virginia backdrop, Garner’s return to family life shines a light on the actress’s deep-rooted connections and the tranquil moments that bring balance to her busy career in Hollywood.
