Who Is Jennifer Garner’s First Spouse Who Was Called ‘Hotter than Ben Affleck’
|Foley and Garner married in 2000, a year before the premiere of “Alias.” Garner made another appearance on “Felicity” during its last season in 2002, by then already a prominent name.
Scott Foley and Jennifer Garner at the premiere of “Catch Me If You Can,” 2002 | Source: Getty Images
This is when the romance between the two stars blossomed as they peaked as a couple before reaching A-list status in Hollywood. While co-starring in “Felicity,” the on-screen duo enjoyed their honeymoon phase in their relationship as up-and-coming stars.
Jennifer Garner and Scott Foley during the 2002 MTV Movie Awards at Shrine Auditorium on June 1, 2002 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
However, as Foley was making a name for himself in Hollywood, his marriage to Garner was facing challenges behind the scenes. This tension culminated in their split.
Jennifer Garner and Scott Foley at the Los Angeles premiere of “Catch Me If You Can,” 2002 | Source: Getty Images
Their separation was announced in April 2003, not long after Garner appeared alone at the Oscars, setting off breakup rumors. The formal separation date was documented as March 23, just one week before the Oscars.