Jennifer Garner Says Working with Kids in Her On-Screen Roles Helps Her Be a 'Better' Mom at Home

Jennifer Garner joined Kylie Kelce's Not Gonna Lie podcast, where she talked about everything from her popular romantic comedy 13 Going on 30 to being a mother to her three children — Samuel, Seraphina and Violet

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• During the conversation, Garner told Kelce that she loves working with kids on different projects because they help her grow as a parent

• The actress shares her children with ex-husband Ben Affleck

Jennifer Garneris grateful for the kids she works with in her on-screen roles.

The Last Thing He Told Meactress, 53, joinedKylie Kelce'sNot Gonna Liepodcaston Thursday, Feb. 26, where she talked about everything from her popular romantic comedy13 Going on 30to being a mother to her three children —Samuel, 13, Seraphina, 17, and Violet, 20. During the conversation, Garner told the podcaster and mom of four, 33, that she loves working with kids on different projects because they help her grow as a parent.

"I love the intimacy of that relationship, whether they're a toddler and I get to become best buddies with a toddler, or whether it's a little kid, a teenager or a young adult. I just I I love them," she shared. "And they help give me perspective on myself as a parent."

"I'm practicing that relationship, even practicing the friction of it, and [finding] ways that I can take that home and do a better job," added Garner.

TheAliasstar explained that one of the things she's learned over the years is how and when to keep her mouth shut.

"Because, really, your kids get to a point, and I hate to say this to you because you're so far from this, and it's really rude, but they get to a point where you're not supposed to tell them everything. You're supposed to stay quiet," she told Kelce. "I don't know when that happens, but all of a sudden, it's not on you, and you're actually — you're in trouble."

Elsewhere in the podcast, Garner, who shares her three children with ex-husbandBen Affleck, opened up about her decision not to get Botox despite having previously tried it. While she currently has no interest in getting any treatments, she noted that she refuses to promise her kids she won't do anything in the future.

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"My kids are like, 'Mom, promise us you'll never get a facelift.' And I say, 'I am unlikely to rush toward a facelift,' " the actress explained. "And yet I refuse to make that promise because I am me today, and I don't know how I'm gonna feel."

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During an appearance onThe Jennifer Hudson Showwith herThe Last Thing He Told Mecostars on Thursday, Feb. 19, Garner admitted that her kids are easily embarrassed by her. The actresses' comments came as she and hostJennifer Hudson, who's a mom to 16-year-old sonDavid Daniel Otunga Jr., discussed trying to get "cool points" from their kids.

"You're providing my cool points today!" Garner told Hudson, 44, before going on to share that her three children think she's "fully cringe."

"I am only embarrassing," Garner continued. "I asked my kids if they were going to watch this season of the show [season 2], and they were like, 'Do you need us to?' But I mean, kids don't want to see their parents in … right? They don't want to see us cry, or see us have a romantic scene, anything. We're just embarrassing."

"We don't get no cool points for that," added Hudson.

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What are the 2026 NFL combine events? Workout schedule, how to watch

The 2026 NFL combine begins this week, wheremore than 300 invited prospectswill have a chance to make an impression upon league coaches, scouts and executives.

After the Senior Bowl, the combine is the next step in the NFL offseason process before the2026 NFL Draft.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza has already decided he will not throw at the combine. Instead, theHeisman Trophy winnerandpresumed favorite to be the No. 1 overall pickwill throw during his pro day next month,according to ESPN.

However, there will be plenty of opportunity for others to make a name for themselves during this year's event.

Here's what you need to know about 2026 NFL combine:

2. New York Jets – Arvell Reese, LB/DE, Ohio State

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" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 12. Dallas Cowboys – Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 13. Los Angeles Rams (from Atlanta Falcons) – Brandon Cisse, CB, South Carolina

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 14. Baltimore Ravens – Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 16. New York Jets (from Indianapolis Colts) – Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 17. Detroit Lions – Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 18. Minnesota Vikings – Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 19. Carolina Panthers – Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

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When and where is the 2026 NFL combine?

The 2026 NFL combine begins Feb. 23 through March 2 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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How to watch the 2026 NFL combine?

The combine will be broadcast on NFL Network. It can also be streamed on the NFL+ app and NFL.com.

When will coaches, general managers and players speak at the combine?

Some coaches and general managers will speak to the media on Tuesday Feb. 24 and Wednesday, Feb. 25 to share offseason updates.

Here's the media schedule for the players:

• Wednesday, Feb. 25: Defensive Line, Linebackers, Placekickers

• Thursday, Feb. 26: Defensive Backs, Tight Ends

• Friday, Feb. 27: Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, Running Backs

• Saturday, Feb. 28: Offensive Line

NFL combine workout schedule

On-field workouts will begin Thursday, Feb. 26 through March 1, where prospects conduct several drills: the 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical jump, broad jump, three-cone drill, 20-yard shuttle and 60-yard shuttle.

Here's when the players will participate:

• Thursday, Feb. 26: Defensive Linemen, Linebackers, Placekickers, 3 p.m. ET

• Friday, Feb. 27: Defensive Backs, Tight Ends, 3 p.m. ET

• Saturday, Feb. 28: Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, Running Backs, 1 p.m. ET

• Sunday, March 1: Offensive Linemen, 1 p.m. ET

When is the 2026 NFL Draft?

The2026 NFL Draftwill be held from April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. TheLas Vegas Raidersown the No. 1 pick.

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Golden Knights sit 5 from Olympic gold-medal game in NHL return against Kings

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Vegas Golden Knights were without five players from theOlympic gold medal-gameWednesday night against the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL's return from a three-week break.

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Having already ruled out center Jack Eichel and defenseman Noah Hanifin from the champion United States, the Golden Knights traveled without Canadian forwards Mark Stone and Mitch Marner and defenseman Shea Theodore.

"Well, it's a challenge to the group, and it's an opportunity for others, so we still got 20 NHL players in our lineup," Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy said. "Obviously, less room for error when you're missing some real difference-makers."

The United States beat Canada 2-1 in overtime in Milan on Sunday. Eichel, Stone and Marner are Vegas' top three point producers, Theodore and Hanifin lead Vegas defensemen in ice time and points.

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Eichel and Hanifin will join up with the Golden Knights in Washington and are expected to play against the Capitals on Friday night. Cassidy expressed optimism Stone, Marner and Theodore will make the trip from Las Vegas to the East Coast and also be available Friday.

Vegas does have reinforcements coming into the lineup with forwards Brandon Saad (undisclosed) and Colton Sissions (upper body) and defenseman Brayden McNabb (upper body) all having been activated off injured reserve Tuesday.

The Golden Knights have a four-point lead over the second-place Edmonton Oilers in the Pacific Division. Vegas willplay 18 games over the next 35 days.

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Disney, Formula 1 are teaming up with new products and content for 2026

Disney is known for bringing smiles to people's faces and their collaboration with Formula 1 sets out to do exactly that. The two companies are continuing their multi-year "Fuel the Magic" collab in 2026, bringing immersive fan experiences combined with both storytelling and racing culture to Grand Prix weekends all season long.

The plans this year include new content, products, and experiences for racing fans across the globe, beginning with the Australian Grand Prix. The plan looks to build off the momentum the collab created at the Las Vegas Grand Prix in November last year.

In a press release, Tasia Filippatos, President of Disney Consumer Products, said, "Formula 1 and Disney sparked a cultural moment felt worldwide—and it was only the beginning. This year is about turning that moment into a season‑long story."

What types of new content are on the docket?

The first piece of new content to be released will be a new comic series titled "Mickey X Formula 1 Racing to the Top!" The series was created by Disney in partnership with WEBTOON and will launch on March 6 during the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, with new episodes dropping tied to each race weekend throughout the season.

According to the press release, the series will focus on Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald working together to support a racing team in crisis.

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New products at pop-up retail shops

Starting with the Chinese Grand Prix, certain Formula 1 races will retail pop-ups with new branded ranges and merchandise inspired by the host city. Furthermore, a core collection of Disney + F1 merchandise will debut online ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix, available on F1.com and the Amazon F1 Store. The core collection will be available worldwide and all year long.

Formula 1 isn't the only company collaborating with Disney to make new merchandise, though. Gentle Monster, which will be managing a global eyewear assortment as well, will add to the Disney Store's expansion. Both Uniqlo and Miniso will be introducing regional drops of their own in China and Japan.

All in all, the new products on display at the races will include apparel, accessories, collectibles, plush, and many more collectible items.

What did Disney do at the Las Vegas Grand Prix last year?

In case you missed it, ahead of the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix, Mickey Mouse performed in front of the Bellagio Fountains, including wild pyrotechnics not normally seen at the Bellagio.

The Disneyland Band also performed the national anthem before the race, and Mickey and Minnie Mouse hosted a community day for kids in the Las Vegas area, as well.

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