Jennifer Garner answers readers questions at People.com. Here's a handful of the more than 1,100 questions that poured in for one of Hollywood's favorite celebrity moms. What is your favorite thing about being a mom?
Having a new little pal who goes with me wherever I go.
Your skin is always so beautiful. Do you use anything special?
Thanks! I always have really good hair and makeup done before an appearance, so don't think that my skin is perfect. But I try to take care of it by getting enough sleep and not drinking too much coffee or alcohol. And I have a great facialist. If you're ever in L.A. and want to treat yourself, her name is Nerida Joy and she's magic.
What's it like balancing work and being a new mom?
It's definitely a struggle. You're pulled in so many directions, and you want to do 100 percent everywhere. My sisters (Melissa, 38, and Susannah, 32) are working moms, and so are my friends. Any working mom – it's hard for all of us.
How was it working on Catch and Release while you were pregnant?It was actually perfect timing. It was in between nausea and getting big, and I felt really emotional, so I could cry easily if I needed to.
How have you managed to keep in shape after the show (Alias) and after giving birth to your first child?
I wasn't that into getting back into shape; I was so all about being with my baby. (Then) I started missing the energy you get from being in shape. I resented my friends who said it melted off. It did not melt off! I had to get on the treadmill and do weights and Pilates – and stop eating yummy things. It was a pain. It was not a magic formula.
What is the absolute necessity for you when it comes to comfort food?
I have a lot of comfort-food necessities. Chocolate is probably No. 1. Not a day goes by that I don't have a little bite, but I try to make it something really rich so I'm not tempted to keep going. I had a bite of a chocolate muffin this morning and will have another bite after lunch. Then I like cheese, crackers and wine with my girlfriends. Cheese is something I've never had luck giving up when trying to diet.
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