Jennifer Garner's Emotional Farewell to Daughter Violet on Graduation Eve

The actress took to Instagram to share a series of heartwarming photos expressing her bittersweet emotions as her eldest child prepares to embark on a new chapter.

Jennifer Garner has candidly shared her emotional state as her daughter Violet prepares to graduate high school. The actress took to Instagram on Monday to post a heartfelt series of photos capturing her reactions to the impending milestone.

In the caption, Garner wrote, "Tell me you have a graduate without telling me you have a graduate," along with the hashtags "(Bless our hearts)."

The first photo depicts a teary-eyed Garner cheering on Violet during a graduation event. The second photo captures the actress wiping tears from her eyes. The next two slides feature Garner crying on a plane and saying, "How are we going to make it? What are we going to do?" The final photo shows Garner sporting "2024" glasses.

The post has garnered an outpouring of love and support from friends and fans alike. Reese Witherspoon commented, "Oh honey... I know," adding, "You have done a great job, mama! I will be here for support and lots of hugs." Busy Philipps exclaimed, "I literally can’t believe this."

Violet's upcoming graduation marks a significant transition for both mother and daughter. Garner has frequently expressed her adoration for her children and the joy she finds in parenting. However, she has also acknowledged the challenges and complexities of raising three children.

In an interview on "Today" last year, Garner discussed her parenting philosophy, stating, "I just really enjoy my kids. I don’t know that I have some overarching philosophy. I just think they’re such cool people and I want to hear everything, and I want to be around."

She added, "But I also think it’s OK if they suffer from a little bit of benign neglect," elaborating that she believes it's important for children to have their own lives and experiences.

As Violet embarks on her next chapter, Garner has expressed her pride and excitement while also sharing her emotional vulnerability as a parent watching her child grow up. Her Instagram post has resonated with countless parents who have experienced similar feelings of joy, trepidation, and love as their children reach major milestones.

It is unclear if Violet's father, Ben Affleck, attended the graduation event. A representative for the actor has not yet responded to a request for comment.