Ina Garten Reflects on Friendship with Jennifer Garner

Ina Garten's new memoir, 'Be Ready When the Luck Happens,' reveals how a near miss almost kept her from forming a friendship with Jennifer Garner. An assistant mistakenly dismissed a letter from Garner, who had expressed interest in appearing on Garten's cooking show, believing only close friends were invited. However, Garten felt an instinctive connection to Garner and reached out, leading to a cooking date and an immediate bond. Their friendship blossomed, with Garner inviting Garten to her 40th birthday party, which celebrated authenticity among women. Both stars admire each other deeply, with Garner showcasing Garten's recipes on social media. Garten's memoir is set to be released on October 1, 2024.