On October 3rd, Jennifer Garner made an appearance on *The Kelly Clarkson Show*, where she opened up about a memorable moment from her early days in New York City. At 52, the *Alias* star reflected on her very first encounter with coffee—a heart-racing experience that has stuck with her for decades.

Garner began by explaining that about 30 years ago, while working as a waitress and auditioning for acting roles, she had the opportunity to appear in an episode of *Law & Order*. In the episode, she was set to play a potential love interest opposite Benjamin Bratt, now 60. As part of preparation for their scenes together, Bratt suggested they meet for coffee to break the ice and get to know each other better.

At the time, Garner was in her early twenties and, despite never having tried coffee before, enthusiastically agreed. She recalled the moment with humor, recounting how she pretended to be more mature than she felt. “I was being very grown-up,” Garner joked, adopting a deeper, more serious voice to emphasize her attempt to sound sophisticated. “Yeah, of course, coffee is exactly what I would like to have,” she told Bratt.

What followed was a whirlwind introduction to the world of caffeine that left Garner feeling jittery but amused by her efforts to fit in. The lighthearted story highlighted Garner’s charm and ability to laugh at her past, making for a fun segment on the show. Both she and Clarkson shared a laugh over the experience, sipping their own coffee mugs as they bonded over the story.