Jennifer Garner & Sheryl Lee Ralph | Actors on Actors

In their Actors on Actors conversation, Jennifer Garner ('The Last Thing He Told Me') and Sheryl Lee Ralph ('Abbott Elementary') connect over their shared love for theatre. Jennifer talks about her character's heartbreak and the female Directors who helped bring ‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ to life. Sheryl talks about her early years in the industry, gushes over working with Quinta Brunson, and her infamous acceptance speech at the 74th Emmy Awards: "It took me 40 years to become an overnight sensation."
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[@briamonette-harris9438]

Hearing these two women speak feels like a warm hug. They’re both the embodiment of kindness.

[@samanthanickson6478]

kindness and quiet strength. together = class.

[@MrJonnydanger]

ha.. it really does. Great analogy!

[@aaliyahrahkaim537]

awh

[@Earl_TheSquirrel]

Nah this was kinda dope

[@DonnyNoMarie]

I'm surprised Jennifer didn't ask Sheryl where her ancestors came from.

[@thesmileyeffect]

I want to write a THANK YOU note to whomever is in charge of booking the pairings this season. I adore both of these women as people and performers. So good!

[@user-s69Mm]

agreed, the pairings are on point so far!!

[@mrs.w2942]

samee

[@nancypedrick5596]

I completely agree!! ❤

[@ally1850]

Sheryl Lee Ralph is like the aunt that makes you feel good

[@Its_Kiah]

This conversation was sooooo organic it's crazy!! It's like I'm listening to two aunties talk to each other. It's like they're catching up on life.

[@lms1190]

Yes! I'm sure it was edited some but it was well done

[@Ernie1978]

Jennifer Garner and Sheryl Lee Ralph together is like a dream come true, they are both so talented and always kind and inspiring. Loved this convo!

[@fwfulton]

Don't forget that they are also Drop Dead Gorgeous

[@Ernie1978]

@@fwfulton I certainly agree with that!!

[@derrickwilliams1210]

Sheryl Lee is ageing like a fine wine 😍

[@amberbug90]

Ms. Ralph has this regal vibe. Very poised.

[@nross940]

I'm SO glad Ms. Ralph mentioned not wanting to sing background. Some people do both beautifully but it shows great wisdom for her to admit that's not her lane.

[@perryjones7771]

It’s like two best friends meeting after a long period of time and the bond is still there

[@jennifergarnerprivatte]

Thanks for your continuous love and support. For how long have you been a fan of mine?

[@soniaigwe3546]

​@@jennifergarnerprivatteGive it a rest lol

[@CWazBroadwayBandGeek]

I need these two in a movie ASAP. What a dynamic duo!

[@taylorjordan2700]

My first thought.. Maybe they can show up on each other’s shows

[@JasonWalkerJamaica]

Sheryl Lee Ralph always makes Jamaica proud!!!!! 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@amoameera]

Sheryl Lee Ralph is so beautiful, I love her sense of style. Ever so classy and poise

[@LaVidaFelicia]

I love Jennifer Garner. She’s so genuinely sweet. I loved her on “Alias” and “13 Going on 30” I’ve seen Sheryl in her many roles from “Good Times” to “Moesha” to “Sister Act 2”. I’m so glad she’s getting her flowers finally!

[@williamthaxtoniii8284]

I absolutely love these two and whoever thought to put them together needs a promotion and a raise

[@ellie4123]

whoever puts these pairs together does their RESEARCH and love it

[@kickstand801]

Aunt energy, and mom energy. More of this content please.

[@BOOMER751]

I don't want to be shallow and all, but can we all agree they are both GORGEOUS. I mean flawless facial bone structure. I can't 😂

[@agarvin1687]

Love Sheryl Lee and I'm so thrilled for all the attention she's been getting - saw her when I was a kid in Thoroughly Modern Millie and she had such a presence even then! Such a wonderful actress! 🥰

[@Nishanth_mementomori]

@N just can't stop talking abt Jen can you... You seem OBSESSED with her... What a miserable life you must have

[@miranda13c]

I love Jennifer Garner! I’ve always had so much respect for her because she grew up here not far from me in West Virginia and she’s one of the few celebrities that ever say anything positive about our state rather than focusing on the negative stereotypes. She raised a lot of money and came here to help during the flood that killed 23 people back in 2016. She made tshirts and tried to get other celebrities to promote it with her (I remember Reese Witherspoon did). Jen also comes back here and visits often. She is one of the kindest celebrities. Jen is right up there with Drew Barrymore for being the sweetest, most humble and REAL celebrities and I wish more people in general had the same mindsets. There’s a reason why those two are so beloved by fans!

[@jordanmatthewstelck]

Dear Universe, please give these two Goddesses a movie.

[@macrichardson7440]

What a heartfelt chat between two women who know they are blessed

[@venuslucy7067]

Jennifer Garner is perfect for the roles she plays. She's such a sweetheart

[@BrandonPenson]

I used to be in LOVE with Jennifer Garner! "ALIAS" was one of my FAVORITE shows! And who could forget the LOVELY Sheryl Lee Ralph as Lauryn Hill's strict momma in "Sister Act 2"! ☺ ❤

[@jonathantrauner3742]

Sheryl Ralph and Jennifer Garner are spectacular. They inspire me to become the first poet artist and writer with Autism to win a Oscar Emmy Grammy Tony BAFTA SAGAFTRA and Golden Globe in March 2024 next year. I am 29 years old and I work for Mobileye in Jerusalem Israel.

[@iancampbell168]

There’s something so endearing about listening to two celebrities complimenting each others work...even if they don’t follow each other they certainly do the research for this show! I am such a fan of Jennifer Garner-loved her on Alias! #bringbackAlias Jennifer is so down to earth, I think she would open her arms to anyone! ❤

[@jennifergarnerprivatte]

Thanks for your continuous love and support. For how long have you been a fan of mine?

[@chrisjfox8715]

I'm the 47th like. 🤓

[@dakotac180]

I love this dimple duo, they both do comedy so well but also good at drama. The two nicest people.

[@Splurge24]

The amount of GRACE flowing between these two 🙌❤️👏👏👏

[@ColleenDaumen2]

I truly hope that Sheryl Lee is a teacher in some capacity of her life because she's an excellent and inspirational speaker. She'd make a wonderful drama coach or life coach 🌹💘🥰

[@TJMasie44]

I feel like a little girl in my pj's having snacks with my girls at a sleepover 🥰🥰 The child like excitement in this conversation is so refreshing, such natural lights⭐

[@todrapayne]

What a lovely interview. I love them both. Their conversation is so kind and open. They both seem like someone great to be friends with.

[@brunacosta9080]

i feel like they put THE SWEETEST WOMEN on earth together just to make me cry.

[@faithmosio7551]

Their process is so different! I love that Sheryl cold reads!!! I was not surprised that Jennifer analyzes it from every angle.

[@janeking4059]

Jennifer is beautiful brilliant down to earth genuine...a hear of gold... love her...she's like a close friend you can trust and wish you had in your life! The other Jennifer... JESUS! Like a rango tango ...all about her and the camera...

[@tamariofletcher449]

Kindness and gratitude. This interview/sit down couldn’t get any better 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@jennifergarnerprivatte]

Thanks for your continuous love and support. For how long have you been a fan of mine?

[@ISBuckley8]

My introduction to Ms. Ralph was as a 5-year old when she voiced Wonder Woman's enemy the Cheetah in Justice League. But she seriously seems so awesome!! Jennifer Garner seems so warm and genuine that she makes me smile everytime she talks! Both women are so cool!!!

[@jennifergarnerprivatte]

Thanks for your continuous love and support. For how long have you been a fan of mine?

[@johndaly7053]

What a pairing. Love these women from their beginnings. Sheryl Lee Ralph since release of the song “In the Evening” in 1984. Jennifer Garner since Alias in 2001. Besides their talent, they share a genuineness only observed in the finest of human beings. Grateful they found their successes.

[@jennifergarnerprivatte]

Thanks for your continuous love and support. For how long have you been a fan of mine?

[@colombianatalia]

Two moms, talking about Wonder Woman, saying that means thats the Marvel world...and NO ONE NOOOO ONE TELLS THEM DIFFERENT. 😂❤❤❤❤

[@halima16]

Lol😂 my son would riot if I made that mistake😂

[@may.k_me]

I love how these two are just chilling and talking about life. I love Jennifer Garner. Was rewatching Alias, and I miss her in action roles. And Sheryl Lee Ralph is amazing. Love her on Abbott

[@planghedicastelbarco9747]

whoever paired these two deserves a raise

[@madieschmidt7194]

As a special ed teacher I have to say I already loved you both for how real and kind you seem and I love Abbott Elementary, but hearing you two talk about education almost makes me cry especially in the same space where other celebrities (like Megan Trainor) can say so many horrible things about teachers. Thank you so much!❤

[@loveablej2]

Sheryl Lee Ralph is aging gracefully ❤❤❤

[@FeelinErie]

I need Sheryl Lee Ralph to sit at the edge of a sofa, me cross legged on the floor, and she greases my scalp, retwists my locs, and tells me her life story.

[@lizet3more]

Sheryl looks amazing. Much older than Jennifer but looks ao young

[@isidoraprotic3710]

This was such a wonderful interview (talk). They both are well educated and awear of the world they live in. Besides their grand talent, they are so genuine and kind.

[@ReadLoveListen]

I was just going to watch 5 minutes but here I am at 34:03. This was a remarkable conversation.

[@alanaduran9045]

I had no idea I wanted to see these two women together and then...wow they are both so amazing and kind

[@Andrew-Antioch-Kim]

I've had a huge crush on Jennifer Garner since Alias and still do, to this day. Alias is one of the greatest and most UNDERRATED televison series of all-time!

[@jaries9027]

Same

[@sweetlexou]

I'm rewatching Alias right now. I forgot how amazing it was!

[@Brooklynbaby47]

Amén . my favorite TV show of all time the reason I pursued acting . Jen as Sydney Bristow , good times 😭❤️🥲🥹

[@janeneoliviere1160]

Never did I ever think that I would see these two amazing actresses together talking with each other. I would love to see them in a project together.

[@lucyliu8897]

⁠@@sweetlexou oh wow!!! Where is it streaming? I’d love to watch it again.

[@CourageofFaithLLC]

This made me love Jennifer even more....

[@irismckay6472]

Two fabulous women. Loved the way Sheryl pointed out in the beginning that they both were divorced and maintaining a good relationship with their exes for the sake of the children. I appreciated this as a divorce mediator and child advocate. Spread the word of being 'nice' and 'getting along'.

[@floritaokamiforever]

It was so refreshing seeing two beautiful actresses give each other their flowers ❤

[@KP-zd3hc]

As a teacher, I gravitate towards Barbara who plays all my work mums ❤

[@katelynbowman8756]

My favorite part of this entire lovely exchange was Ms. Sheryl Lee Ralph having a full-blown conversation with Ms. Jennifer Garner’s facial expressions trying to get a nugget of a spoiler😁

[@Igormanoell]

I’d like to be this free like Sheryl lee Ralph. She’s such a joy. I’d like to be like that

[@moonstruck562]

What a genuine pair. Much respect to both of these strong articulate kind smart compassionate women. I really enjoyed their conversation. Very heart warming. Thank you whoever put these two in the same room.

[@kitfrias3469]

This conversation is overflowing with grace, humility, and generosity from two big greats. Enamored.

[@justinchristian3374]

I gotta say, Jennifer Garner is just amazing! She is the kind of Artist that, if she’s in a movie, I’m going to see it!…she’s a legend! Hellooo, this is Sydney Bristol guys!

[@clovebooksdiva]

Whoever came up with this pairing is a GENIUS!

[@Ron_Ne1214]

Sheryl Lee Ralph is just a ray of light, love love love her!!!!

[@RightPhalanges]

Wow! Love love the statement from Ms. Sheryl Lee Ralph’s father!

[@BlazedAndGlazed]

Ugh yesss such a saturday morning treat

[@veronicapamela989]

Thankyou!!! The Real Woman you Both represent here!!! God Bless Your Wonderful Souls!!! With LOVE I SEND TO YOU BOTH!!!

[@robynharrison7631]

Great conversation. Makes me proud to know there are grown women handing their business- families, then work. Both are important!!

[@benjamincrabtree3102]

Omg. How is it possible to love them even more?! And yet, here we all are falling even more madly in love with these two!!!

[@Ohana9999]

Ms. Ralph is so elegant, sophisticated, wise & graceful, she's like a Queen😭💞💞

[@GabrielleBarlatier]

This was such a wholesome interview. You can tell they’re both such pure spirits. ✨✨✨

[@rondapierce6215]

This was absolutely lovely! Would never have paired the two, but soooo good. Wow! Sherly Lee Ralph was on Wonder Woman...

[@rossierosa8542]

loved the interview so much respect for each other.

[@christenford3864]

These two women have been faves for such a long time❤

[@dababa85]

This was a great one! Loved these two just conversing and seeing them be a fan of each other.

[@melindamullins9272]

yes, he's alive remember he went to visit her at her job there has to be more episodes asap. The last thing he told me i couldn't stop watching it was the best.

[@JasmyneGTowns]

Adored this conversation. But Sheryl Lee Ralph asking if she's in the Marvel world for playing Wonder Woman, and Jen Garner saying, "YES!" so enthusiastically was so funny! NO! WW is a DC superhero 😅

[@c15733]

This is so soothing! A different feel to the other interviews.

[@titusgreatness1130]

Both of you are monumental actresses beautiful how yall feel like comfort.

[@cheriewagner4194]

great episode!! loved seeing the authentic connection and excitement!

[@texnessa]

That was absolutely lovely.

[@keeshiabrie]

when they announced this pairing, I said that they are going to outdo each other with their compliments for each other I WAS RIGHT! I LOVE THEM TOGETHER 🫶

[@martinanagasha3665]

i love them both. Jennifer i love your Spirit. Sheryl i love your honesty

[@selena___]

Wow both are aging in reverse. Great pairing and such a great connection and energy. Was surprised when the conversation wrapped I was that engrossed

[@ivah5353]

I needed another hour of this at least ❤❤❤❤

[@SimoneUmba]

I love watching these two in conversation. I want them in a movie together now❤

[@loliloli6582]

Two beautiful souls! What an amazing pairing! 💞

[@senseibullish1803]

Nice to see these two.

[@shontaeparham3314]

This was and will be one of favorites 💕💕

[@arma1096]

What a treat that was!!

[@sorrycharlie5]

What a wonderful interview ❤

[@banrions]

i LOVED seeing these two together.

[@curtislamarh]

I love their body of work professionally...I've loved Jennifer Garner from back in the day "Alias" and Sheryl Lee Ralph from before Moesha, she's been around for a while..her career started at the age of 16.. wow

[@lanneymonteiro]

I love Jennifer Garder and Sheryl Lee Ralph so much omg ❤❤

[@luderspierre1501]

I enjoyed this beautiful interview amongst these two ladies. Thank you for this wonderful moment. ❤️

[@l_various6931]

Sheryl will always be Moesha’s mum. That’s my first show I watched of hers. Now Mrs Howard. And obviously Sister Act 2 I think

[@selenajet6525]

Whoever or the team that has been in charge of pairings this season just wow needs to get a raise

[@RK-uz3ow]

This has to be my favourite one! Love these two women ♥

[@nav9837]

Both got dimples ❤

[@clvc216]

Omg I loved this so much!! ❤❤

[@PaigeNelson2715]

This might be the best Actors on Actors ever!

[@cj10109]

Sheryl is a beautiful example and Jennifer is a class act! 💜 I love this

[@mkenyon1978]

This is wonderful!!!

[@genetEshete-lc1qz]

Those ladies the definition of talent and education 👏 and they remind me the old classic America 🇺🇸

[@sonyagerasimova2715]

They are both gorgeous - in and out. ❤️

[@Winniegirl85]

Love these beautiful souls

[@user-zt2ll7pr2p]

this was so good