Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner treated fans to a moment of nostalgia during the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, quietly reuniting more than two decades after starring together in the beloved romantic comedy. 13 In progress 30.
The two actors were spotted sharing smiles and conversations 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 attracted attention.
Reporters at the 83rd annual Golden Globes observed Garner, 53, and Ruffalo, 58, mingling comfortably before the ceremony began.
Although 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 In progress 30Garner plays Jenna Rink, a 13-year-old girl who magically wakes up as a 30-year-old magazine editor in New York, while Ruffalo plays Matty, her childhood best friend who becomes her eventual love interest.
The film also starred Judy Greer, Andy Serkis and Kathy Baker.
Ruffalo attended the Globes as a nominee for his role in the HBO series Stain.
He faced Sterling K. Brown (Heaven), Diego Luna (Andor), Gary Oldman (Slow horses), Adam Scott (Breakup) and Noah Wyle, who ultimately won Best Male Performance in a Television Series Drama for The Pitt.
The timing of the reunion seemed particularly appropriate.
13 In progress 30 marked its 20th anniversary in 2024, and Ruffalo has already acknowledged how the film still resonates.
Although no official reunion plans have been announced, their moment at the Golden Globes offered a warm reminder of a film that continues to resonate with audiences, proving that some on-screen friendships never truly fade.
