Nearly two decades after starring in 13 Going on 30, Jennifer Garner returns to the body-swap genre in Joseph Nichol’s latest holiday comedy movie, Family Switch.
💫 Jump to a Look:
- 1. Family Switch: Jennifer Garner’s Latest Body-Swap Comedy
- 2. Glamorous LA Premiere Red Carpet Event
- 3. Jennifer Garner Stuns in Oscar de la Renta Red Minidress
- 4. Santoni Strappy Sandals Highlight Jennifer Garner’s Feet
- 5. Sneaker Switch: Jennifer Garner Goes Comfy in Brooks
- 6. Jennifer Garner’s Take on Real-Life Body Swap
- 7. Emma Myers Dazzles in Green Rodarte Gown
- 8. Jennifer Garner’s Most Memorable Shoe Moments
Now streaming on Netflix, Family Switch is reminiscent of the 2003 fantasy comedy Freaky Friday, based on Mary Rodgers’s 1972 novel.
Rather than a mother and daughter exchanging bodies or a 13-year-old girl inhabiting the body of her 30-year-old self, like in 13 Going on 30, every member of the Walker family switches bodies in Family Switch.
Emma Myers, Brady Noon, Jennifer Garner, and Ed Helms star in the latest holiday comedy movie, Family Switch (Credit: Netflix)
Family Switch: Jennifer Garner’s Latest Body-Swap Comedy
While visiting the Griffith Park Planetarium to witness a rare “quintuple planetary alignment,” a mysterious force strikes the family. Each family member discovers they are inside someone else’s body the next day.
Architect mother Jess (Jennifer Garner) and her high school soccer star daughter CC (Emma Myers) are in each other’s bodies. At the same time, music teacher dad Bill (Ed Helms) and their teenage smartass son Wyatt (Brady Moon) have likewise exchanged bodies. Unexpectedly, their infant kid, Miles, and family dog, Pickles, also switch bodies.
Family Switch is directed by Joseph “McG” Nichol and written by Victoria Strouse and Adam Sztykiel. It is based on Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s 2010 children’s book Bedtime for Mommy.
Glamorous LA Premiere Red Carpet Event
Before its release on Netflix, the cast of Family Switch attended the Los Angeles premiere of their latest project at AMC The Grove 14 on Wednesday.
Ed Helms, Emma Myers, Brady Noon, and Jennifer Garner hit the red carpet in style at the Family Switch premiere, held at AMC The Grove 14 in Los Angeles on November 29, 2023 (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)
Jennifer Garner Stuns in Oscar de la Renta Red Minidress
Jennifer Garner, 54, kicked off the holiday season in style with a festive red dress that exuded a flirtatious vibe. Ben Affleck’s ex-wife, frequently seen flaunting her arms in sleeveless dresses and gowns, displayed her incredibly toned physique in a sleeveless creation.
She chose an understated red wool A-line minidress by Oscar de la Renta, which retailed for $2,690 at Mytheresa before selling out.
Cut from an Italian stretch virgin wool blend, this vibrant sleeveless number featured a flattering fitted bodice that beautifully flowed into a tiered ruffled asymmetrical mini skirt with a thigh-skimming tulip-shaped hem.
Jennifer Garner dons a flirty red dress featuring a sleeveless fitted bodice and a tiered asymmetrical mini-skirt with a ruffled tulip hem (Credit: Dave Bedrosian / Future Image / Cover Images)
Santoni Strappy Sandals Highlight Jennifer Garner’s Feet
The Alias star walked the red carpet, showing her overlapping pinky toe yet again in strappy black open-toe sandals by Santoni, which pay homage to the Italian luxury brand’s rich heritage.
Made from hand-distressed leather, the wraparound strappy design and the label’s iconic double-buckle closure elongated Jennifer Garner’s 5 feet 7½ inches (171.5 cm) frame, enhancing her statuesque silhouette on the red carpet.
👠 Celebrities in Santoni Footwear:
- 📏 Selena Gomez paired Santoni white patent slingbacks—featuring the signature double-buckle and orange sole—for a sleek, leg-lengthening red-carpet look.
- 🌟 Joey King rocked red Santoni plexi heels with double-buckle straps for her bold “Barbiecore” ensemble.
- 💥 Elizabeth Olsen elevated her look in Santoni Arizona platform sandals, adding height and sophistication.
- 🎬 Rachel McAdams stunned in Givenchy and black Santoni double-buckle sandals at the 2024 Tony Awards.
- 🌈 Kate Hudson styled black leather Santoni knee-high boots with a boho lace dress, showing off Italian craftsmanship.
- 👑 Kerry Washington wore Santoni booties during her “Six Triple Eight” promo tour, pairing them with a Missoni dress.
Brand Spotlight: Santoni S.p.A. is a family-run Italian luxury footwear company founded in 1975 by Andrea Santoni and headquartered in Corridonia, Marche—an Adriatic shoemaking hub. Known for its double-buckle styles and artisanal leatherwork, the brand is sold globally, including Nordstrom’s recent Santoni collections.
Buying Tip: Recent Santoni sandal styles—especially double-buckle and strappy designs—can be found at Nordstrom, alongside other luxury stockists.
Striking the perfect balance between flirty and classy, Garner accessorized her look with minimal diamond jewelry, including chandelier earrings with ruby red gemstones, a tennis bracelet, and a ring.
The Miracles from Heaven actress opted for a low-key, glamorous look. She wore her shoulder-length tresses in a wavy bob, accentuating her features with mascara, rosy blush, and matching lip gloss. She also painted her nails red to match her outfit.
Jennifer Garner shows off her toes in strappy Santoni open-toe sandals (Credit: Xavier Collin / Image Press Agency / Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Sneaker Switch: Jennifer Garner Goes Comfy in Brooks
Later, while playfully posing for cameras, Garner traded her heels for a more comfortable pair of white trainers.
While doing a few high kicks and crazy dances, the star of The Last Thing He Told Me opted for Brooks shoes with red laces, trims, and midsoles to match her dress.
Jennifer Garner trades her high heels for comfy white sneakers as she playfully poses for the cameras on the red carpet (Credit: Faye’s Vision / Cover Images)
Jennifer Garner’s Take on Real-Life Body Swap
When asked if she would want to undergo a real-life body-switch experience, Garner told People, “You know what? I think my kids work so hard, and they have so much pressure on them that I could never even have imagined as a teenager myself. I’ll stay right here in my old lady body, thank you very much.”
She added that if she could switch bodies with their children, she would “switch places with Ed’s kids.”
“I want to be that little one who has a crazy look in her eyes running around in a diaper. Break out the paint and the glitter and go ham on the house.”
Jennifer Garner looks radiant with rosy blush, glossy lips, and a side-swept wavy bob (Credit: Xavier Collin / Image Press Agency / Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Emma Myers Dazzles in Green Rodarte Gown
Wednesday breakout star Emma Myers joined her on-screen mom on the red carpet. She contrasted Garner’s look with a timeless green silk charmeuse gown from Rodarte’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection.
The striking creation featured a classic silhouette with a plunging neckline and a softly pleated floor-length skirt.
The black velvet bow accents on the shoulders and the black Chantilly lace decorating the bust area added a hint of dark glamour to the look.
Emma Myers arrives at the Family Switch premiere in a green satin Rodarte gown with black laces and velvet ribbons (Credit: Xavier Collin / Image Press Agency / Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Styled by Amanda Lim, Emma enhanced her exquisite gown with black lace fingerless gloves, black heels, and a glittery black purse.
Her Cartier diamond jewelry, which included a cocktail ring, diamond earrings, and a diamond ring, added extra shine to her ensemble.
When it came to her glam, Emma teamed up with hairstylist Bobby Eliot to create a feminine half-up, half-down hairstyle, secured with a black velvet bow for a playful touch. Makeup artist Dana Delaney completed the look with mascara and a berry-hued lipstick, adding a vibrant pop of color.
Emma Myers looks girly with her half-up ponytail, velvet bow, and berry lip color (Credit: Xavier Collin / Image Press Agency / Abaca Press / INSTARimages)
Jennifer Garner’s Most Memorable Shoe Moments
From red carpet premieres to casual off‑duty outings, Jennifer Garner proves time and again she knows how to choose shoes that enhance her style—while keeping comfort in focus:
SAG Awards 2020 – Giuseppe Zanotti Alina Bow Sandals
- Event: 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Outfit: Red Dolce & Gabbana ball gown
- Footwear: Hidden black satin Alina Bow sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti—perfect for adding glamour with a surprise twist
- Read more: Jennifer Garner’s hidden Giuseppe Zanotti sandals at the SAG Awards
Good Morning America 2023 – Saint Laurent Blade Pumps
- Event: Good Morning America appearance (Oct 6, 2023)
- Outfit: Floral Valentino midi skirt with a crisp white top
- Footwear: Black patent Saint Laurent Blade pumps with a sleek gold chain detail—adding an instant boost to her 5 ft 7½ stature
- Read more: Jennifer Garner brings summer vibes in Valentino and Saint Laurent pumps
Los Angeles Errands – Brooks Levitate 4 Sneakers
- Event: Casual shopping in Pacific Palisades
- Outfit: Distressed skinny jeans and a beige sweater
- Footwear: Brooks Levitate 4 sneakers—comfortable, cushioned, and perfect for active errands
- Read more: Jennifer Garner’s go-to cool mom sneakers: Brooks Levitate 4
These moments underscore Jennifer’s versatile shoe game—from statement heels that enhance her height to practical sneakers that suit her busy lifestyle. 🌟