Jennifer Garner Shares a Sleepy '70s Throwback Snap of Herself as a Child

Jennifer Garner naps with a cat in a throwback photo; Jennifer Garner.Photo:Jennifer Garner/Instagram;Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Jennifer Garner/Instagram;Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Jennifer Garneris throwing it back to the ’70s! The actress, 52, shared a special message with her fans on Instagram ahead of the holiday weekend — and included a nostalgic photo from her early years. On Friday, Aug. 30, Garner shared a snapshot from nearly five decades ago, showing theAliasalum taking a nap on a couch while snuggling with a cat and an open book on her lap.

Jennifer Garner Shares How Molly Sims Helped Her When She Burst Into Tears at a Party: 'You Were Safe' (Exclusive)

Jennifer Garner and Molly Sims.Photo:Monica Schipper/Getty; Monica Schipper/Getty Monica Schipper/Getty; Monica Schipper/Getty Molly Simsdoesn’t take friendship lightly — at least according toJennifer Garner. Garner appears on the Tuesday, Nov. 12 episode of theLipstick on the Rimpodcast, which Sims cohosts with best friend Emese Gormley. During the conversation, the women discussed everything fromchildhood nutritionto coping with personal loss. When asked how she stays “positive,” the13 Going on 30actress, 52, replied, “Molly, of all people you know better than anyone that I don’t all the time,” going on to reveal that Sims once helped her through a tough personal moment.

Jennifer Garner Shows Off the Special Spaces Designed for Her Kids in Her L.A. House Tour: 'Dream Come True'

Photo:Kevin Mazur/Getty Kevin Mazur/Getty Jennifer Garnerdesigned her Los Angeles home with her children in mind. On Tuesday, Sept. 3, theFamily Switchactress, 52, opened the doors to her cozy abode in avideo tourfilmed forArchitectural Digest. During the tour, Garner revealed the rooms she specifically created for her kidsViolet, 18,Seraphina, 15, andSamuel, 12, whom she shares with her ex-husbandBen Affleck. The13 Going on 30star highlights her kids' “slumber party room,” which is filled with built-in bunk beds, “where kids can cozy up all in one [room] together.

Jennifer Garner Stayed Cozy Between Takes in a Brown Puffer Jacket — Get the Look from $40

Photo:Tommaso Boddi / FilmMagic / Getty Images Tommaso Boddi / FilmMagic / Getty Images A warmpuffer jacketis a staple in any cold-weather wardrobe, and Jennifer Garner just wore the cozy style in an unexpected color everyone should have in their closet. While warming up between takes on set while filmingThe Last Thing He Told Me, Garner wore a puffer jacket in a shade of brown that reminded us ofa coat Kate Middleton just worewhile making a royal appearance.

Jennifer Garner Tells Ryan Reynolds 'I'll Fight Bad Guys for You Any Day' After He Praises Her ‘Blackbelt in Nice’

Jennifer Garner and Ryan Reynolds.Photo:Charley Gallay/GettyNote: This article contains spoilers forDeadpool & Wolverine, in theaters now.Ryan Reynoldsis continuing to thank the A-list stars who madecameos inDeadpool & Wolverine, and now it’sJennifer Garner’s turn to get a special shoutout.On Monday, Aug. 5, Reynolds, 47, voiced his appreciation for hisAdam Projectcostar Garner, 52, whoreprised her role of Elektrain the latestDeadpoolfilm.The Canadian actor shared a carousel of photos onInstagramof Garner in the movie, with one snap showing them posing withWesley Snipes, who reprisedhis role as Bladein the flick.