Jennifer Garner Shares Hilarious Tale of Her First Coffee Experience

Jennifer Garner recently shared a funny story about her first experience with coffee during an interview on The Kelly Clarkson Show on October 3. The actress reminisced about an event nearly 30 years ago when she was living in New York City, juggling work as a restaurant server and auditioning for acting roles.

At the time, Garner had just landed a small part on Law & Order alongside Benjamin Bratt. Before their scenes, Bratt suggested they meet for coffee to get acquainted. Despite never having tried coffee before, a young Garner eagerly agreed.

During their meeting, Bratt ordered a double latte with an extra shot, which amounted to three shots of espresso. Garner, wanting to keep up, ordered the same drink and added a generous amount of sugar. When Bratt ordered a second round, Garner didn’t hesitate to join in.

However, the heavy caffeine intake left Garner feeling jittery and anxious. The effects were so overwhelming that she had to cancel an audition scheduled later that day. Despite that shaky first experience, Garner has since become a coffee enthusiast. She now enjoys almond milk cappuccinos, flat whites, or cortados, as reported by PEOPLE.