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One snap and an accompanying video show the \"Elektra\" actress wiping away tears on an airplane as well.

Other celebrity moms took to the comments to send support to Garner.

\"Oh honey ... I know. 😢 ❤️ You have done a great job, mama! I will be here for support and lots of hugs,\" Reese Witherspoon wrote.

\"Well done 🎓❤️🥹,\" Michelle Pfeiffer added, with Gwyneth Paltrow chiming in, \"I'm sooooo with you ❤️‍🩹.\"

Garner shares Violet, 18, with her ex Ben Affleck. They are also parents to Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12.

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