Jennifer says that she and her husband Ben Affleck refuse to walk the red carpet together, because they don't want to encourage attracting any attention to themselves as a "Hollywood couple." In the summer of 2007, Jennifer said that she did not let her daughter Violet (nearly two years old at the time) watch television. "I want all the attention," Jennifer said in response to this. Jennifer was an aspiring ballerina as a child. She would practice as many as six hours per day, though she would eventually trade ballet for another passion -- acting. Jennifer was chosen as one of People Magazine's annual 100 Most Beautiful People in May 2007. Jennifer dropped a diamond ring that Ben gave her after she gave birth to Violet, down a drain. A plumber was called and after dismantling an ice maker found the lost ring. Garner donated the red bustier top worn in her film "Elektra" to an auction, where it sold for $10,300, with the sum donated to The American Red Cross for Tsunami Relief. In 2004, Jennifer was named Entertainment Weekly's TV actress of the year. Jennifer's secret-agent character Sydney Bristow became the small screen's first pregnant action-star on ABC's Alias. In addition to her daily workouts, Jennifer is a strict believer in a nutrition plan that recommends eating every three hours. The meals, which Jennifer usually makes herself, include small servings of proteins and high-quality carbs. Jennifer recently signed to star in an independent movie called Juno, directed by director Jason Reitman. It will also star Michael Cera and Ellen Page. As a child, Jennifer wanted to be an author. Jennifer is a big college football fan. Her favorite team is the West Virginia University Mountaineers! In 2002, Alias creator J.J. Abrams gave Jennifer a pink bicycle for her birthday. Being the first one on set, she would often greet the production crew by ringing the bells on the bike's handlebars. Garner was named the Sexiest Small-Screen Hero in 2002 for In Style magazine's Sexy Poll Jenifer earned a theater degree from Ohio's Denison University. Jennifer is known for being pretty shy at parties if she doesn't know many people there. To prepare for her role in 13 Going on 30, Jennifer had a sleep-over party with 13-year-olds. Jennifer loves products by Kiehl's and Sjal. Garner was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful People [People Magazine - May 2002] Garner was ranked #14 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World" (2002). Jennifer was ranked #2 Sexiest Woman in FHM magazine (2005) In 13 Going On 30 (2004) Garner's character is editor of a magazine that features Jennifer Lopez on the cover. Lopez was engaged to Garner's husband Ben Affleck. One of Garner's call signs on "Alias" (2001) is "Mountaineer". She was raised in West Virginia, and the Mountaineer is the mascot of West Virginia University. Garner was named one of People Magazine's 'Breakthrough Stars of 2001'. Gwyneth Paltrow, Hilary Swank, and Renee Zellweger were all considered for the lead role in 13 Going on 30, which eventually went to Garner. Jennifer Garner signed to play Jude in Happy Endings, but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts with Alias and Elektra. Garner was nominated for Best Kiss at MTV Movie Awards for Daredevil (2003) -shared with her current husband Ben Affleck. (edit) Garner was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series at Screen Actors Guild Awards for Alias (2004) Started ballerina dance when she was 3 years old, practicing for up to six hours a day. After college, Garner moved to New York and began auditioning for stage roles, landing her first part only a month after arriving in town in 1995 as an understudy in the Broadway production of A Month in the Country. Garner hosted the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Scientific and Technical Awards on February 14, 2004. Ex-boyfriend Michael Vartan said that Garner deemed Elektra as awful, and that she had to do it because it was in her contract when she did Daredevil.