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Jennifer Garnerhas been working in Hollywood since the early 1990s.

So, how does Garner do it all?

Jennifer Garner smiles for the camera

With a little help from these essential things she can’t live without!

The first item she mentioned during the interview was her favoritePaper Mate Flair Original Fibre Tip Pen.

“I get so panicked at the idea of not having a pen with me.

Jennifer Garner posing for a picture at an event

“I like the drag and friction of felt tip on paper more than I like a rollerball.

Some felt-tip pens are more like little markers, though, and they will bleed through.

You cannot live life with a pen that’s going to bleed to the other side.”

Jennifer Garner at an event

Next up was the Shinola Grid Journal.

Garner explained that the notebook was extremely versatile because of its gridded layout.

Without the regular lines, she can take notes in every direction on the page.

“My hair goes up and down anywhere from three times an hour to three times a day.