Jennifer Garner celebrates special birthday with memorable before-and-after shots

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Jennifer Garner has become a hallmark for ageing like fine wine in Hollywood, and her latest uploads show that there's truth to that statement.MORE: Jennifer Garner's new room inside luxury home has a personalized stained glass windowThe actress took to her Instagram Stories to share two pictures of herself with her friend from when they were kids to the present day.The posts marked her friend's birthday, as they both posed in black ballet outfits, and Jennifer looked quite the same as her usual radiant self.WATCH: Jennifer Garner shares health fears over alcohol intake during the pandemic"We started dancing together at 3, became competitive with each other around 9, and besties at 15," she wrote on the picture with a series of heart emojis.She then posted a snapshot of the two together hugging in the present, as she said: "And here we are - a big birthday for you, @katiegagecrites - yikes, I'm right behind you.

I miss you, Kates, and I love you - Happy birthday!"MORE: Jennifer Garner celebrates special family occasion with rare photograph you have to seeThe 13 Going on 30 star often enjoys sharing throwbacks of herself on social media, and a recent one she shared with her two sisters left fans confused.

Jennifer shared a childhood throwback of herself"Discussion points: 1. Garner girls + bangs = lifelong struggle. 2. Ears. 3.

Growing out a bowl cut is never easy. 4. When mom is in a quilting phase. Thank you. (I love my sisters)," she captioned the post.The Hollywood actress lived in Charleston, West Virginia from the age of three, and later attended Denison University where she studied theatre – which led to her big acting break.MORE: Jennifer Garner's striped pajamas are the ultimate bedtime outfit -.