Violet Affleck Has a Hug for Mama

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Three-year-old Violet Anne Affleck puts the squeeze on mom Jennifer Garner as the actress makes a purchase at Williams-Sonoma on Wednesday in Santa Monica, Calif. We’re all patiently (or not-so-patiently!) awaiting the baby on the way, due this month! This will be the second child for Jennifer, 36, and husband Ben Affleck.

For more photos of the family, check out their album! See an additional photo of the girls gazing at each other at PEOPLE.com.

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Comments

Contest over. Game up. Cutest kid ALIVE.

- Susan on January 5th, 2009

Oh my–I saw this (and other) pictures on a different site and I think my heart literally started melting…I mean come on–you can’t look at the picture and not fall in love with this girl and this family…there is another pic where Violet has moms face in her hands and they are both just smiling…oh man…THIS is why i love this entire freakin family and baby #2 is so anticipated…be still my ever loving heart…lol

- Megan on January 5th, 2009

Okay, this might be the cutest picture ever posted here. Thank you!

- Terri on January 5th, 2009

What is not to love about Vi… Jen has said that they bake bread
and love to cook together..She is one happy child.. who is going to
have a brother or sister.. So I guess Jen is trying to spend Mommy
and Vi time with her..

- Jared Snyard on January 5th, 2009

Cute picture!

- Marie on January 5th, 2009

Violet, Suri, and Apple. That would be the cutest playdate, ever!

- Kathleen on January 5th, 2009

Simply adorable!

- Sarah on January 5th, 2009

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a child, either in reality or from afar, who is as totally enamored by her mother as Violet. Jen may say she prefers Ben to anyone, but it is clear that Violet gives as much love to her mom as Jen gives to her. This is a great shot, but interested folks should check out the one in People’s Star Tracks from last Wedensday of Violet and Jen gazing into each other’s eyes. They’re so in love with each other, and it’s really wonderful to see. I think they’ll be extremely close for the rest of their lives.

- Lauren on January 5th, 2009

I don’t know what Jennifer Garner’s 2nd baby will be like but this one is an angel. I adore Violet Anne Affleck!

- Rosy J on January 5th, 2009

That is one of the cutest pics I have ever seen…Violet is a doll!

- Tara on January 5th, 2009

Oh, my gosh. This picture is just utterly precious. She is America’s sweetheart, no doubt about that! She tops the list in most beloved and most adorable celebrity baby EVER!

I’m so excited for her to be a big sister! She’s going to be great!

- Stephany on January 5th, 2009

My absolute fave was the picture of Violet holding a picture of her mom and on the photo, it said, “Mama will be right back.” So cute!

- Nina on January 5th, 2009

I agree–that’s just about the sweetest photo ever!!

- Michelle on January 5th, 2009

That is the cutest picture ever!!! The Garner-Afflecks should frame that one!!!

- jashmom on January 5th, 2009

Oh this is too precious. What an adorable little girl! I love the bond between Violet and Jen it’s just such pure admiration and love. Hands down my fave celebrity mother-daughter duo.

- NELLA on January 6th, 2009

Aww, what a beautiful scene! Violet and Jennifer look so cute together!

- Jane on January 6th, 2009

love seeing Jen & Violet spending so many moments together…Jen is not the typical Hollywood movie star…she is not the one who needs to be seen in all those clubs, bars, parties…she may be in the tabloids but it’s a scene in her favorite Fresh Market…in the park with Violet…just the typical mom who does not have to be all made up which she doesn’t need really because she is naturally beautiful..she’s just the typical jeans/sneakers/tshirt kind…that is what i love about her…

- pixiechic on January 6th, 2009

That girl will melt your heart and then steal it all at once! I know parents are always talking about how in love they are with their children, but I think it’s safe to say she’s one who loves them just as much. I wouldn’t mind a hug like that myself!

- FC on January 6th, 2009

Love them!!! ) I’m anxiously waiting for Violet’s little brother or sister. It’s driving me crazy lol. Too cute!!!! You can always see how much they love each other!

- Nancy on January 6th, 2009

She is too cute!!

A double-take of Jen (but with strawberry blonde hair).

Btw, whose side of the family does that hair come from?
Both Jen & Ben are brunettes!

Anywho…Violet is the A+ Gold Star Cutest Celeb Kid by far.

- Erynn on January 7th, 2009

Violet is a little mini-me of her Mom. I’ve seen photos in mags of them at the same age, and they could be twins. Violet is absolutely the most adorable child. I’m sure her little sis is a beauty as well. Can’t wait to see the first photos.

- Tammy W. on January 7th, 2009

Okay, that is ABSOLUTELY the cutest photo I have ever seen. Makes me want to get started on one of those immediately, if not sooner.

- L on January 9th, 2009