Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner gave fans a nostalgic moment at the 2026 Golden Globes, quietly reuniting more than two decades after starring together in the beloved romantic comedy. 13 going to 30.
The two actors were seen sharing smiles and chatting during a pre-show dinner at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 11, turning the evening into an unexpected mini reunion that quickly turned heads.
Reporters at the 83rd annual Golden Globes spotted Garner, 53, and Ruffalo, 58, mingling comfortably before the ceremony began.
While the interaction was brief, it was enough to remind fans of their on-screen chemistry in the 2004 film that remains a favorite of many.
In 13 going to 30Garner played Jenna Rink, a 13-year-old girl who magically awakens as a 30-year-old magazine editor in New York City, while Ruffalo played Matty, her childhood best friend who becomes her eventual love interest.
The film also featured Judy Greer, Andy Serkis and Kathy Baker.
Ruffalo went to the Globes as a nominee for his role in the HBO series Task.
He faced off against Sterling K. Brown (Paradise), Diego Luna (Andor), Gary Oldman (slow horses), Adam Scott (Rupture) and Noah Wyle, who ultimately won Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series, Drama for The pit.
The timing of the meeting seemed particularly appropriate to me.
13 going to 30 celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024, and Ruffalo has previously acknowledged how deeply the film still resonates.
While no official reunion project has been announced, their moment at the Golden Globes offered a warm reminder of a film that continues to connect with audiences, proving that some on-screen friendships never fade.
