Refreshingly normal: Jennifer Garner focuses on being a mother rather than rushing to get celebrity body back

By Amelia Proud

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Those celebrities that have a baby then slip effortlessly into size four jeans a few weeks later aren't just unrepresentative of the norm, they're even slightly toxic for the everyday mother to see. 

So three cheers and a whole-hearted hurrah for Jennifer Garner,39, who is focusing on her children rather than dieting - or worse - to get figure back.

She's also happy to been, like today when taking daughter Violet,six, to ballet, and therefore isn't holed up at home eating rice cakes.

Back on the ballet run: Jennifer Garner took daughter Violent to her dance class in LA today

Back on the ballet run: Jennifer Garner took daughter Violet to her dance class in LA today

Instead of the ubiquitous five inch heels, not particularly useful for dealing with children, Jennifer donned elegant Chanel loafers.

She paired the chic shoes with beige chinos and a denim shift with a pretty scarf.

On Thursday Garner and her husband Ben Affleck took the opportunity to spend some time without their brood earlier today.

The famous couple held hands and looked relaxed as they stepped out in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles.

Pretty normal: Jennifer looked lovely, but like an actual mother too... which is nice to see

Pretty normal: Jennifer looked lovely, but like an actual mother too... which is nice to see

The stars looked low key in casual clothes, with Jennifer sporting a pair of baggy jeans and a khaki jacket over a zip up black top.

Ben meanwhile, wore a grey jacket over a checked shirt and black jeans, which teamed with his beard, gave him a bohemian air.

Jennifer kept her sunglasses firmly on, perhaps to cover up her tired eyes as she strolled alongside her husband of six years, who clutched an iced coffee.

The couple welcomed their son Samuel on February 27 and are said to be overjoyed with their new addition to their family.

Keeping it casual: Jennifer is a real star, and doesn't need the trappings

Keeping it casual: Jennifer is a real star, and doesn't need the trappings

They are already parents to Violet and Seraphina, who turned three back in January.

A source told People magazine that Ben in particular, is relishing their first baby boy, saying: 'He couldn't be happier. He loves his wife.

'He loves his family and he's proud - he's legitimately proud - you can just see it and he gets to spend a lot of time with his family.'

Meanwhile, Jennifer is 'feeling good' after the birth and the couple's daughters are already taken with their baby brother.

Romantic break: Jennifer Garner and husband Ben Affleck hold hands as they enjoy a stroll around Brentwood, Los Angeles today

Romantic break: Jennifer Garner and husband Ben Affleck hold hands as they enjoy a stroll around Brentwood, Los Angeles today

The source added: 'Jen is such a natural mother. She's so thrilled to have a little boy, and the girls already love him so much.'

Meanwhile, it has been reported that Ben is replacing Tom Cruise in the political comedy movie Nathan Decker.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie centres on 'a politician who is caught in an affair and returns to his hometown to confront his past.'

Ben's most recent role was in 2010 film The Town, which he also directed.


 

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They seem like a very happy family and devoted to their children. But I really don't care for Jen's style at all. You can put your kids first and still put on something that fits or is somewhat stylish. Especially with her kind of money. The loafers are lovely, there's no need for heels, but those runners are horrendous. And the rest of her outfits always look like something she borrowed from a man's closet. Sorry Jen. Going by pictures it does look like you've got the happiest kids in Hollywood, and ultimately that's what's most important. I just don't understand your fashion choices at all.

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So... er ....leave them alone. They don't court publicity but you guys think it is fine to plaster their faces all over the place. Don't need pics of their kids either. Didn't read the article tried not to look at the pics because I really believe this family should be left alone..

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Really like and admire this family. They are both excellent actors, but even better parents! And, such sweet children. Hooray! Hollywood didn't ruin these two.

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I have to agree with DM on this one. The whole family is refreshingly normal.

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My word! A genuine human being in Hollywood! Will the media magnates pushing the Bods, Bucks and Brainlessness culture on us actually allow such heresy? Stay tuned.

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Nice to see a normal and healthy mum - it's just not normal to snap back to pre pregnancy size in a couple of days. Hooray for Jennifer & Ben as they are obviously ,ore into their family than the Hollywood machine. Bless them and their children.

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That is normal looking to me. She was huge before the baby was born, it would make her some kind of freak if she came out a few weeks later with a little flat belly and no baby fat.

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Are you surprised? Jen isn't exactly glam. She's always putting comfort before style. Jen has always been super practical and that's what works for her. She and Ben are happy and so are the children. That's all that really matters. Women like Victoria Beckham and Beyonce are different. They can wear heels and skin tight clothes no matter what and can bounce back into shape within 3 months after giving birth. And that's what works for them. Everyone's different, no way is more right than the other. As long as their families are happy. Also I think it's silly to assume that it's toxic for everyday mothers. They're probably focusing more on caring for their loved ones than how celebrities look post pregnancy. The world doesn't revolve around Hollywood.

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Jennifer is a real actress with actual talent and doesn't make her living off the size of her boobs & bottom. She is an intelligent woman, good Mother and happily married. Not typical Hollywood.

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