Jennifer Garner has long been regarded as the very personification of sunshine and rainbows.

Sadly, the marriage couldn’t last and in three years,Foley and Garner went their separate ways.

“I did marry in my twenties and I found divorce a crushing experience.

Jennifer Garner looking back with a smile

I thought the divorce statistics would never apply to me.

I was beyond heartbroken when they did,” she said (viaPage Six).

Soon after her divorce from Foley, Garner got together with Ben Affleck.

Jennifer Garner leaning on Scott Foley

“I mean, we do not keep in contact because she has her own family.

An escalation in his harassment of Garner and her family pushed her toward legal recourse.

Shockingly enough, the saga didn’t end there.

Jennifer Garner in leather jacket

He was arrested and was looking at a jail term of four years if a conviction came through.

“I am not pregnant, but I have had three kids and there is a bump.

From now on ladies, I will have a bump.

Jennifer Garner in sequinned dress surrounded by paparazzi

Even years after delivering her third child in 2012, Garner continued to deal with gossip about her body.

“I am 48, have three healthy kids, and am not never will be pregnant.

“That is not my gig.”

Jennifer Garner looking at Ben Affleck

But their fairytale romance was cut short in 2015 when the duo announced their decision to divorce.

… Don’t worrymy eyes were wide open during the marriage.”

“It wasn’t for the cameras.

Jennifer Garner in oversized glasses and white jumper

You have to have two people to dance a marriage.”

And I don’t know that marriage would need to be a part …

I mean I definitely don’t think that I’ll be single forever.”

Jennifer Garner holding son Samuel with daughters Violet and Seraphina beside her

Her lively press appearances and millions-strong social media have further cemented her happy-go-lucky public image.

But, as she toldAllure, it’s not always easy for her to keep up that megawatt smile.

She is, after all, only human.

Jennifer Garner sporting hair bangs

“I scowl at people before they can walk up to me.

I’m an open book of a person.”

It’s not for nothing that people adore her for her authenticity!

Jennifer Garner in blue floral dress

And I’m gentle with myself.”

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“The public isn’t what’s hard.

Jennifer Garner in off-shoulder red dress

What’s hard is going through it.”

Garner mentioned that 85-year-old William was surrounded by his family in his final moments and that he went peacefully.

“We are grateful for Dad’s gentle demeanor and quiet strength.

Jennifer Garner’s selfie with father William Garner

And then one day I had an epiphany: You will be alright, Pat.

And I am,” before adding just how pleased William would have been to see her on Today.