Jennifer Garner in Oscar de la Renta at the ‘Arthur’ premiere: blah or cute?

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These are photos of last night’s Arthur premiere. As you know, Russell Brand and Helen Mirren are the leads of the film, but Jennifer Garner has a supporting part – the “Susan” role. I guess Jennifer thought that because she wasn’t the lead in the film, she should dress low-key? Because this is a really bad premiere outfit, especially for someone like Garner. She’s 38 years old, but face-wise she could pass for late 20s. She could dress decades younger than this and still look appropriate. I don’t care is the outfit is Oscar de la Renta – it’s meant for Helen Mirren, or one of Dame Mirren’s contemporaries. It’s also disappointing because this is one of Jennifer’s first red carpet appearances (for one of her own premieres) in a while. And this is her “comeback” outfit. Uninspired, to say the least. But I’ll give her some credit – her hair looks good, and I like this darker brunette she’s working. Her makeup is nice too – she never goes overboard with drag queen makeup, so good for her. I also think this bland appearance reinforces her “I’m a mom, that’s my first priority” image. She looks like a middle-aged mom on a red carpet, because that’s who she is in her soul.

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So, that was the outfit that Mirren should have worn. Instead, Dame Helen wore this to the premiere:

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I don’t even know. This is a style fail, Dame Helen. You can do better than this. Borrow something from Jennifer!

Here are some photos of Helen and Russell Brand molesting each other on the red carpet. Russell is completely in love with her. And Garner’s face is all “We should leave these two alone.”

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Photos courtesy of Fame & WENN.

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  1. NancyMan says:

    Judging by the fashions worn at the premiere, the movie is going to tank!

  2. flourpot says:

    Well, she looks comfy. Skirts cute, not crazy about that shirt.

  3. EdithP says:

    Love Helen’s hair like that. Jennifer looks ok — the dress on the runway had a bright yellow belt and more exaggerated shoulders, she should have kept the belt. If the skirt were shorter, maybe. Otherwise it’s a bit secretary-ish. Her face looks a tiny bit different, maybe she’s gained a bit of weight? She is very pretty.

  4. junipergreen says:

    I really don’t like her “I just got done speaking at a PTA meeting” outfit, but Garner looks amazing. She’s hit or miss for me, with her uniquely shaped features, but she looks beautiful here.

  5. kelbear says:

    I actually love her outfit. Yes, she could of done something more dressy but she looks great.

  6. brin says:

    I like Jen’s outfit, just too plain for a premiere. Helen Mirren usually dresses better, too.

  7. samihami says:

    It’s a nice looking outfit, but not for a premiere. For a PTA meeting, yes.

  8. Bailey says:

    it looks like the outfit I wore to the office yesterday. nothing special.

  9. Ari says:

    I think Jennifer looks really beautiful and since the star is actually that flamboyant idiot maybe she didn’t want to upstage him lol…he looks so weird.

    Love Helen.

  10. Quest says:

    I love the chemistry between Russell and Helen on the carpet. They seem to be an equally enjoyable peering for the film

  11. Samigirl says:

    The outfit isn’t special, but her hair and makeup are gorgeous 🙂

  12. Check out Jen’s diamonds. Cool.

  13. LolaBella says:

    Both. The outfit is cute but it’s blah and boring on her and for this occasion.

    I like her hair, make-up, bag and shoes.

    Love Helen and Rusty; they look like they really genuinely enjoy each others’ presence.

    Jen looks like such an outsider in those pics. LOL

  14. Leek says:

    I like her outfit. At a time when finances are crap for the rest of us she isn’t shoving her wealth completely down our throats. It shows humility, which most celebs lack anyway. She earned a few points with me today.

    Maybe she also realizes what a stupid idea it was to take a piece of gold originated by Dudley Moore and remake it with Russell Brand. Talk about no taste.

  15. margaret says:

    Doesn’t seem appropriate for a premiere. I don’t think it makes much of a diff. though. Have any of her movies received critical acclaim? Just curious — all she seems to do is fluff.

  16. Delta Juliet says:

    Oh yeah, Russell and Helen totally want it.

    I agree with everyone else as far as Jen’s outfit. Cute enough, but I could have worn that to work yesterday. From the neck up though, she looks gorgeous.

  17. DetRiotgirl says:

    LOL! Those pictures of Russell and Helen! Those are fantastic!

  18. Sue says:

    She looks like she going to a business meetings not the premiere of her own movie and she seems so stand offish with the other members of the cast like o my god why are these people touching me.

  19. carrie says:

    more casual you die!
    and now i understand why i saw this week some new candids with her kids because since 2 months,we didn’t see more any candids with kids

  20. dorothy says:

    Love her hair.

  21. Jilly Bean says:

    OMG… that is homely

  22. P.J. says:

    The outfit is fine–skirt, shoes, hair, makeup–except for the top, which as others have pointed out, is far too casual.

    It looks like the baby spit up on the nice top she had planned to wear, and she substituted that sweater-like thing at the last minute.

    Her lips have been plumped again. I really wish stars didn’t feel like that have to do that. It’s so unnatural.

  23. RHONYC says:

    oh dear. jen looks…well, like the poor man’s julia roberts.

    meanwhile, helen looks glorious! her new haircut is magnificent!!!

    she effortlessly outshines all those younger dolls.

    i love it. 😉

  24. Victoire says:

    I like what Jennifer is wearing. Russel and Dame Helen look sooo sweet together – in love =)

  25. k says:

    The outfit would be 100% improved with a shorter hemline. That is a horribly dowdy length on her.

  26. sasa says:

    Helen’s hair is amazing like this and she and Russell look so sexy together.

    Jennifer looks lovely. If only she wore a top not as drab the whole look would be very nice.

  27. mln76 says:

    She was on Letterman last night and wore the same exact thing and talked about making handmade scrunchies in college (I kid you not) ugh she is soooooo boring. Where the F–k did Sydney Bristow go?

  28. someone says:

    I think she looks really cute!

  29. spinner says:

    Helen looks absolutely gorgeous. Russell can’t take his eyes off of her. I think they need a private moment.

  30. Brittney says:

    I miss Sydney Bristow. 🙁

  31. Scotiagirl says:

    Jennifer looks stunning. Very beautiful woman!

    The majority of the other websites are posting her outfit as a hit and the “Look of the Day”. But I do agree while it is a nice look, I was hoping to see her really “rock it”.

    Regarding the other comment regarding just seeing her pics again because this movie is out and she is promoting it, the fact is she and her entire family have been in Atlanta where she was filming a movie, which just wrapped up in time for her promotion duties. They are now just back to LA so pic will start again for that reason, not this movie.

  32. Dorothy#1 says:

    I think Jen looks great! Helen, not so much.

  33. heb says:

    I love Jennifer Garner but thats the same thing she was wearing on Letterman last night…uhhh oh yeah Rachel Zoe is on maternity leave I get it now. nevermind

  34. Nanea says:

    It seems JG is wearing this to show she’s serious about landing the Miss Marple lead.

    It’s the only explanation I have for wearing something as matronly and boring to a premiere.

    Dame Helen is over the top. Who cares though, she’s one of the few people with the quirky personality to pull it off. And Russell is still infatuated.

  35. JaisyMaisy says:

    Jen looks like Soleil Moon Frye in that third picture.

  36. irishserra says:

    I don’t care for Jennifer’s top, but I love the skirt and I thinks she’s cute. I also think she should leave her skeezy philandering pig of a husband and be done with it.

  37. Katie says:

    I would wear Jennifer’s outfit to my office job, so that pretty sums up my thoughts on it. Cute, but not right for the event. She does really age herself by her fashion choices.

  38. Catherine says:

    Love the skirt and shoes but the shirt just brings it all down. She is lovely though.

  39. LadyBert62 says:

    Jennifer’s outfit is OK – hate the hair – needs a good cut! Helen Mirren – another fashion failure I think horney Russel has burned out the fashion sense part of her brain – stay away from him! And Helen it is time for a trim to your new haircut! ha ha

  40. melinda says:

    Jennifer’s outfit looks like something I would wear to work. I think it’s cute, but work attire cute. Her hair and make-up look great though.

  41. cici says:

    jen was on letterman last night. i used to love her, but honestly – she seemed very fake last night – pushing her perky smiley wide-eyed sweetness to the point where she was JUST like her child-like character in 13 Going on 30. now, mind u, i liked that movie a lot but Jen – this is real life, and i would HOPE you were just acting in that movie. i’m over her now. her husband is another story – i loooove him.

  42. sandy says:

    Jennifer is a good looking woman, she needs to spruce it up a little, and i also agree Jen’s hair and make up is great. love Russell and dame Helen together.

  43. truetalk says:

    if not for d sparkly nature of the skirt and d heels, Jen’s outfit would be perfect for choir practice.

  44. birdgherl says:

    blah outfit but face and hair look fantastic!

  45. Solveig says:

    Jen’s outfit is cute but not for a premiere, and Hellen? Was she wearing a curtain?

  46. Kimbob says:

    Jennifer Garner is one of the most beautiful women in H-wood. Her beauty is understated, but I feel she’s a natural beauty, unlike the most of what we see in H-wood. I agree w/the premier wardrobe…understated, too.

    I LOVE it…you can see how much RB likes Helen…it’s hilarious! And yes…Jen’s keepin’ her distance from that shiz!

  47. guesty says:

    Blah.

  48. Violet says:

    I think she looks nice, smart-casual i guess. i’ve loved her in alias, not so fond of her rom com reincarnation.

  49. KattyKat says:

    Jennifer looks beautiful, her skin is glowing, her hair and make up are perfect, she’s rocking a sexy skirt and hot heels but WTF is up with the cashmere sweater on top? It looks like she didn’t have time to totally change out of her day outfit.

    As for her seeming stand-offish. I wouldn’t want to be near Russell Brand either. I’m not sure I would have made that movie if I were her. That said, the other girl looks like she doesn’t want to go near him either.

  50. TXCinderella says:

    I like the skirt, but the top is kind of blah. It would have looked alot cuter if she would have added a vintage pin for some bling.

  51. Granger says:

    I think she’s pretty, but I’ve always thought she’s a perfect example of how a professional hair and make-up team can turn a pretty woman into a gorgeous babe.

    As for looking like she’s in her late 20s… I think we forget, sometimes, that these women all look younger on camera because they’re wearing a ton of (beautifully applied) make-up and standing under great lighting. Not to mention that the camera hides a lot of flaws. I am always amazed at how much younger I look in photos when I’m all dolled up to go out!

  52. Anguishedcorn says:

    Jennifer’s outfit is a bit boring, but her hair and makeup are fab.

  53. toto77 says:

    Blah, Garner can much better. She wore as a old lady.

  54. jane16 says:

    My teenage son loves JG & named one of his guitars after her! I think she looks good & like the outfit. I don’t see why a middleaged mom should dress like another Hwood brainless slut to promote a movie. I like Mirren & she looks good here, but dont get the point of this movie. It will never be as good as the original which is a classic.

  55. OtherChris says:

    I saw her on David Letterman last night desparately trying to be cute and 20. If I had any respect for her, it died right there.

  56. Liana says:

    she looks fine.

  57. Newbie says:

    She’s 38??? No Way. I NEVER would have guessed she was that old. She looks just like you said…in her late 20’s. Her hair and her skin are amazing! I really never would have known that. I don’t know how she is in her personal life, but as far as looks go, I think Jen Garner is one of the most beautiful women alive. And all the old footage and yearbook photos show that she’s always looked that way. Bravo. She looks bangin’ in that outfit, even if she’s dressed down a little. On a side note, I don’t get Brand’s appeal. He looks so weird to me.

  58. skinanny says:

    Jennifer Garner is so beautiful, she could wear anything and still look great, however this outfit looks like it belongs on Nancy Reagan!!

  59. toto77 says:

    Sorry for my sentence,
    i would like to say, she looks like a old lady

  60. Deven says:

    Nobody looks well-dressed last night. If Russell Brand looks best…everyone is in trouble! Jennifer G’s pieces don’t work well together even though they’re almost the same color.

    She’s absolutely gorgeous; her hair looks great; she looks like she just left a career in a convent. What a waste of beauty. She could have rocked a slinky black evening pant and low-cut jacket and looked like a million bucks.

  61. Elisa says:

    I just saw Arthur last night (free screening) and I really liked it. I haven’t seen the original, so I knew very little going in, but it exceeded my (admittedly low) expectations. Plus, it was hilarious. Russell Brand and Helen Mirren did excellent jobs, and Jennifer Garner and everyone else weren’t bad. I really liked the love interest, Gersha Gershwig? (I forget, something like that). Good movie!

  62. memnoch says:

    Jen Garner – incredibly blah!!!! Helen Mirren, while not to everyone’s taste, at least has some style and individuality to her.

  63. Myra says:

    I think I like the outfit, but yeah, probably not right for the premiere. And maybe not right for her, because her legs don’t look very good with that skirt length.

  64. bagladey says:

    I’d take the skirt but the outfit looks like Jennifer Garner: B-O-R-I-N-G.

  65. wunderkindt says:

    Jennifer Garner = Uninteresting.

    So the clothes are completely appropriate.

    Helen Mirren, however, looks Amazing!!!

  66. Zimmer says:

    I think she looks beautiful and I don’t often say that about her.

  67. Ruffian9 says:

    She’s always had good hair, but otherwise yeah….bland.

  68. Anti-icon says:

    Jennifer looks okay. Helen rocks the white/grey hair so well….she really chooses color correctly….and almost always chooses great clothing.

  69. ordinarygirl86 says:

    ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ…..

    That’s how I feel about her outfit

  70. Dea says:

    That’s what my mom wears regularly only that she is 60 years old and Jen is her half

  71. harfang says:

    He is NOT in love with her. He wants to BE her. Or the little Billy-Elliott-type kid deep inside him does. Oh, and Helen looks terrific even in a circle skirt!

  72. Tee says:

    Love Love Mirrens outfit. Love her hair love everything. She looks absolutely gorgeous as usual! Different angles of the dress really makes you love it. This post should have read Dame Helen outshines Jennifer Garner at Arthur premiere.

  73. lucy2 says:

    It’s nice but a little too understated for a premiere. She looks really pretty though.
    I am so freaked out by RB at this point that if one of the commercials for this crap movie comes on, I scream and change the channel.

  74. Kosmos says:

    Jennifer is very authentic, classy and beautiful. Her husband is very lucky. No, I don’t care for the outfit she is wearing here, but she continues to be a class act and a role model for other women.

  75. Newbie says:

    I’ve got the same coloring as her (no no no, don’t get me wrong, I’m not comparing myself to her. I’m not that vain), and she makes me want to try the whole grey/steel eyeshadow thing again.

  76. MrsOdie2 says:

    I don’t love Jennifer’s outfit. I love her, though. I think she’s gorgeous and talented. This is the only movie of hers I will not see. I hate Russell Brand and I loved the original Arthur, so I’m not interested in the new take on it. My husband hates Jennifer Garner. He thinks she seems like the kind of woman who would constantly criticize him and give him long “to do” lists.

  77. Isa says:

    I like her skirt. I like her shirt. I don’t like them together.

  78. jasmine says:

    yeah its alittle blah but im just happy to see her looking like a woman again.we havent seen her out of her mommy wear in too long.shes a really attractive woman.

  79. Thea says:

    I think Russell Brand is an idiot and who says he is a comedian. Only thing makes me laugh is those pants he always wears and that hairdo. I think he is one of the most unattractive men I have ever seen. Now, as for Jennifer I think she is gorgeous and needs to learn how to dress. I think she could do so much better than Ben Affleck. She seems like such a nice person and obviously loves her children.