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Jennifer Garner Tries a Viral TikTok Trend with Her Cat—and Things Do *Not* Go as Planned

She deserves an A for effort

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Jennifer Garner is no stranger to hopping on a viral trend (remember her hilarious take on the Olympics “fail” challenge?). Well, she’s back at it—and this time she brought in an adorable partner: her cat, Moose.

The latest trend involves spinning in a circle while holding a pet, child or unsuspecting object, all captured from an overhead angle. The twist? The video is typically filmed with your phone held in your mouth, creating a dizzy, aerial-style shot. Naturally, Garner had to give it a go.

On April 14, Garner shared a video set to the instrumental of Passenger’s "Let Her Go", featuring herself twirling around with Moose. The final product is sweet but it’s the behind-the-scenes footage that really steals the show.

In the unedited clip, captured from the phone in her mouth, Moose is barely visible as the 13 Going on 30 actress spins. “I don’t see him,” she mumbles through giggles, trying to get her cat’s attention. “Moose?” she calls. “He doesn’t care,” she laughs.

Clearly, she wasn’t the only one who found the whole thing hilarious. The comments were filled with laughing emojis and reactions like, “The behind-the-scenes look is so real,” and “Moose is just along for the ride… literally!”

Others praised both Moose’s chill energy and Garner’s commitment to the bit. “I aspire to be as unbothered as Moose someday,” one fan wrote. Another added, “God bless this woman. We must protect her at all costs.”

Of course, this isn’t Garner’s first viral moment. During the 2024 Paris Olympics trend, she posted her own “Olympic fail”—attempting a 33" box jump at home while "Heartless" by Kanye West played in the background. Instead of sticking the landing, she collapsed in laughter and exclaimed, “That’s very tall!!”

In true Jen fashion, it was equal parts relatable and funny—just the internet joy we all need.

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