‘Farm Girl’ Jennifer Garner Turned 50 On Easter

Jennifer Garner just took 50 rounds of the sun, celebrating her 50th on Easter Sunday.

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Celebrities poured in their wishes for Garner, and she also got a very special pre-birthday surprise.

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She posted a video of the cutest farm animals jumping around in glee - with a pony, a lamb, and the most adorable llamas.

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Right before she shared the Instagram post of the cutest and happiest baby animals jumping around, Garner honored her children with the sweetest Instagram story

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Garner wrote, "there is no doubt that the center of my gratitude stems from the health, humor, and adorable-ness of my kids.”

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She went on to say that she was very lucky to have them in her life, and was “prayerfully grateful” for them.

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Many celebrities wished her a happy birthday with Reese Witherspoon writing: "Happiest Birthday to our happy little farm girl!”

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Garner also got a lovely pre-birthday surprise from someone she idolized as a child.

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Garner shared a clip on Instagram where she seemed to be completely floored as she watched a video of Donny Osmond singing to her before he popped up behind her.

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