Julia Garner’s casting as MCU’s female Silver Surfer has brought her into the limelight in a way that even Ozark arguably didn’t. But with new fans now finding out about her, many are left asking if she is related to Jennifer Garner. So, here’s everything you need to know about the connection between them.
Julia Garner and Jennifer Garner do not share a familial relationship.
The fact that both actresses share their last names led many people to believe that they could be related to each other. But that isn’t the case. Julia Garner found popularity starring in Ozark from 2017 to 2022. Her Netflix fandom also led her to appear in Inventing Anna in 2022. The following year, she starred in The Royal Hotel movie.
Meanwhile, Jennifer Garner is a familiar name and almost a veteran of the film industry. She initially rose to fame starring in ABC’s action thriller series Alias. Following that, she appeared in several romantic comedies such as 13 Going on 30, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, Juno, and Valentine’s Day, among others. In recent times, she has also become a regular face on Netflix, starring in movies including Family Switch and Yes Day.
However, the two actresses do not have any familial relations. But they do share an MCU connection now, as Jennifer Garner will be returning in Deadpool & Wolverine as Elektra, while Julia Garner will be in Fantastic Four as Shalla-Bal aka Silver Surfer. Although, it’ll be unlikely for them to meet on screen.
Julia Garner’s family
Julia Garner is the daughter of Thomas Garner and Tami Gingold.
The 30-year-old was born in New York in 1994. Her father, originally from Shaker Heights, Ohio, is an art teacher and a painter while her mother is a therapist. She was a successful comedian and actress in Israel before practicing therapy. Her sister, Anna Garner, is also an artist.
Jennifer Garner’s family
Jennifer Anne Garner is the daughter of William John Garner and Patricia Ann English.
Born in 1972 in Houston, Texas, she moved to Charleston, West Virginia, along with her parents when she was three years old. Her father was a chemical engineer and her mother was initially a homemaker. Then she became an English teacher later in her life. The 51-year-old actress also has two sisters. Among them, Susannah Kay Garner Carpenter is the youngest, while Melissa Garner Wylie is the oldest.
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