Actress Jennifer Garner recently opened up about her experience with motherhood on the “Kelly Corrigan Wonders: About Your Mother” podcast. While the conversation touched on various aspects of raising a family, headlines have focused on Garner’s lighthearted remark about her seemingly effortless pregnancies.
“I had great pregnancies,” Garner said on the podcast. “I’ve been pregnant three times in my life. I have three kids. I’m so lucky.” She went on to share that conceiving her children, Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel, with ex-husband Ben Affleck, was a smooth process. “All of them were on purpose, I should say,” she clarified, “and combined, I probably tried for four or five months.”
This ease with pregnancy led Garner to a humorous quip. “Oh my gosh,” she said, “I’m 52 next week and I bet I could have one in a field right now,” adding with a laugh, “I was born to breed, for sure—big hips.”
While the “born to breed” comment is certainly attention-grabbing, it’s important to see it in context. Garner has always been open about her love for motherhood. She expressed her gratitude for her children and the positive experiences of her pregnancies.
The interview also showcased Garner’s dedication to her family. She spoke fondly about a tradition she hopes to continue for Mother’s Day. “I have one ask,” she said, “and it is that when my kids were really little, on some Mother’s Day, they all sat on my lap one after the other all at once for a picture. And I want that picture every year, even though it’s ridiculous at this point. They’re so big. But I make them take it and they are just like, ‘Mom.’ But that’s my ask.”
This anecdote highlights the playful and loving dynamic Garner shares with her children.
Social media has had a mixed reaction to Garner’s comments. Some found the “born to breed” remark to be outdated and reinforcing traditional gender roles. Others viewed it as a lighthearted joke about her own fertility.
Regardless of interpretation, it’s clear that motherhood is a central part of Garner’s life. Her journey as a mother of three has been filled with both challenges and cherished moments.
