The "Alias" actor credited her three kids and close friends for keeping her grounded throughout the difficult year.

Jennifer Garner may have played various characters, but taking on the role of mother proved to be her most challenging.

Becoming an action hero on Alias wasn ... He said, ‘Jennifer, I ran at 4.’ He said, ‘You can always get up earlier. You can always do half an hour, always,’” Garner said.