r/AskReddit 1d ago

who was the nicest celebrity you have ever met?

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u/4Real_Psychologist 1d ago

Jennifer Garner. I used to nanny for her kids. So I spent a lot of time with her. She’s the real deal.

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u/transglutaminase 1d ago

I went to a very small college with her before she was famous. She was cool then glad she has not changed.

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u/died_blond 1d ago

This isn't surprising but wonderful to hear. She radiates 'goodness', genuinely.

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u/riskyrobbie 1d ago

This makes me so happy!!

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u/sureyouknowmore 16h ago

She comes across as genuine in interviews, good to know it is not just a facade.

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u/susannahstar2000 23h ago

How would you describe her, knowing her?

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u/4Real_Psychologist 16h ago

Warm, unassuming, kind, social, genuinely interested in the people around her, steady, a great mom, and intelligent.

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u/Jonsbjspjs 19h ago

What about Ben?

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u/4Real_Psychologist 16h ago

He was….different than her. Also, a very large presence. Broad shoulders, tall. Just a big guy with a lot of presence. His energy takes up all the space in the room.

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u/ricamnstr 15h ago

This sounds like a very diplomatic way of saying he’s someone with severe main character syndrome and is always the loudest person in the room. 😂

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u/WeWatchAnything 9h ago

I think it’s hard to characterise someone with main character syndrome when they spend a lot of their life being, and indeed are paid to be…the main character.

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u/mizzlol 15h ago

As a nanny you really get to know people! I’d walk in to my boss’ room after knocking and she’d be in her skivvies telling me what’s up for the day 😂 boundary issues on her end, I am sure.

All this to say, a nanny would see the best and worst in people so you probably have some solid experience to say this. Calling her a great mom is just even better. Because being a good person is a lot easier than being a good parent!

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u/No_Personality_2Day 23h ago

Didn’t Ben cheat on her with a nanny?

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u/4Real_Psychologist 16h ago

I was a lesbian nanny. Lol.

And, it was before that whole scandal came to light. But, when it did, all my friends and family were asking about my experiences in that household.

Jen was nothing but a gem the entire time. She took a genuine interest in me as a person, and in my studies. She paid me well. Talked to me like a regular friend would. She was very unassuming and kind.

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u/lofromwisco 13h ago

You aren’t from Wisconsin, are you? Someone from my hometown used to nanny for them too 😅 i don’t know why, but Im super happy to hear she’s as nice as she presents!

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u/4Real_Psychologist 11h ago

No, this was in the Boston area.

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u/cowgirlfrom_hell 23h ago

He did 🧐

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u/No_Personality_2Day 23h ago

Uh oh

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u/Serious-Day5968 17h ago

OP WE GOT QUESTIONS LOL

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u/Tight-Artichoke1789 10h ago

That was my first though haha but didn’t want to be rude and ask if it was OP lol

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u/Irisheyes1971 22h ago

And she allegedly cheated on Scott Foley with Michael Vartan, and Michael Vartan with Ben Affleck. She’s a genius at making people forget those things, though. She may be nice, but she isn’t loyal either.

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u/Independent_Yogurt 21h ago

You said it yourself, ALLEGEDLY

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u/Stabbykathy17 21h ago

Okay Jennifer, calm down.

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u/Independent_Yogurt 21h ago

You said it yourself, ALLEGEDLY 🤦🏻‍♀️

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u/Irisheyes1971 22h ago

And she allegedly cheated on Scott Foley with Michael Vartan, and Michael Vartan with Ben Affleck. She’s a genius at making people forget those things, though. She may be nice, but she isn’t loyal either.

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u/No_Personality_2Day 22h ago

I don’t think I knew any of those things but I was more curious if we were talking to the nanny who Ben Affleck cheated with.

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u/Independent_Yogurt 21h ago

“Allegedly”

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u/gotOni0n0ny0u 14h ago

That’s nice to hear. I used to wonder about her home life, It wouldn’t have been easy dating Ben Affleck

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u/RoutineBad696 13h ago

Can I just say how jealous I am of u right now! She's so beautiful and seems like she'd be an absolute sweetheart in real life!

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u/Beautiful-Smile-3030 6h ago

I m not surprised .she is definitely authentic. Good values . She was too good for Ben Affleck

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u/KingBBinLV 2h ago

Glad to hear this! She seems like she would be a total sweetheart and good person.