Mark Ruffalo reunites with ‘13 Going on 30′ costar at 2026 Golden Globes

Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner gave fans a nostalgic moment at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, quietly reuniting more than two decades after starring together in the beloved romantic comedy 13 Going on 30.

The two actors were spotted sharing smiles and conversation during a pre-show dinner at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 11, turning the evening into an unexpected mini reunion that quickly caught attention.

Reporters at the 83rd annual Golden Globes observed 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 favourite for many. 

In 13 Going on 30, Garner played Jenna Rink, a 13-year-old girl who magically wakes up as a 30-year-old magazine editor in New York City, while Ruffalo portrayed Matty, her childhood best friend who grows into her eventual love interest. 

The film also featured Judy Greer, Andy Serkis and Kathy Baker.

Ruffalo attended the Globes as a nominee for his role in the HBO series Task. 

He was up against Sterling K. Brown (Paradise), Diego Luna (Andor), Gary Oldman (Slow Horses), Adam Scott (Severance) and Noah Wyle, who ultimately won Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series, Drama for The Pitt.

The timing of the reunion felt especially fitting. 

13 Going on 30 marked its 20th anniversary in 2024, and Ruffalo has previously acknowledged how deeply the movie still resonates. 

While no official reunion project has been announced, their Golden Globes moment offered a warm reminder of a film that continues to connect with audiences, proving that some on-screen friendships never really fade.