Hollywood Star Jennifer Garner Surprises Upstate New Yorkers

Actress Jennifer Garner made an appearance at a Wegmans store in Canandaigua last week and left a lasting impression on all she came in contact with.

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The "13 Going on 30" and "Daredevil" actress, also known for her roles in "Alias," "Juno," and "Dallas Buyers Club," shouted out "Go Bills!" to a nearby shopper at the Wegmans store who was sporting Bills attire.

The shopper recognized the actress who was kind enough to pose for a selfie with him. The shopper and his wife, Mary O'Connor Wiser, both lifelong Bills fans, were surprised and ecstatic at the unexpected sighting while simply out doing their grocery shopping.

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Garner was reportedly in town for a luncheon with the grocery store's staff and her team from Once Upon a Farm, the organic baby food and children's snacks company she co-founded. An employee working the event described Garner as "funny, kind, and compassionate." Garner did not, however, participate in any public meet-and-greets at the store.

Garner's visit quickly became the talk of the town. News of her selfie with a fan spread rapidly on social media. According to Syracuse.com, another Wegmans employee posted on Facebook about working the special luncheon and her admiration for Garner's positive qualities.

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Garner arrived at the Rochester airport on Wednesday and was spotted by a local resident and his granddaughter, whom she talked to briefly and even posed with for a photo. The resident, Ray Martino, told the Democrat & Chronicle, "You don't see too many celebrities in Rochester" and so he was quite surprised to spot her at the airport.