Hollywood may seem all glamour, but sometimes the personal lives of its stars can deeply affect their performances. For Jennifer Garner, this became painfully clear during the filming of Nine Lives. Just one day after she and Ben Affleck decided to part ways in 2015, Garner found herself on set, struggling with the emotional weight of their split. Her acting, normally flawless, was a bit "off." The actress, who is known for her professionalism, realized she wasn’t giving her best and felt the need to apologize to her director, Barry Sonnenfeld, for her performance.
A Film's Final Day Amidst Emotional Turmoil
Garner had been filming the comedy Nine Lives, a quirky film where she played the wife of a businessman trapped in a cat’s body. As light-hearted as the film may have been, Garner’s personal struggles clouded her focus. Director Barry Sonnenfeld revealed in his memoir that on the final day of shooting, with hundreds of extras watching, he noticed something wasn’t quite right with Garner.
Concerned, he pulled her aside, where she tearfully admitted that she and Affleck had decided to divorce just the night before. Despite her vulnerability, she maintained a calm exterior, assuring Sonnenfeld that “it’s for the best.”
A Director's Surprising Emotional Reaction
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