Yesterday, Mark Ruffalo was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and to the delight of fans, his former “13 Going on 30” co-star, Jennifer Garner, joined him on the podium. The two recreated the iconic dance from their beloved movie, sending fans into a frenzy.

For those who may not have rewatched “13 Going on 30” in almost 20 years (shame on you!), here’s a recap: Garner stars as Jenna Rink, and Ruffalo as Matt Flamhaff, in this iconic film. Jenna, struggling with bullying and unable to find a boyfriend at her own birthday party, wishes to fast-forward to a time when she’s an adult with her life together. With the help of magical glitter, she transforms from 13 to 30. Life doesn’t become less complicated; if anything, it gets more so.
Matt Flamhaff, Jenna’s best friend and next-door neighbor, has always been secretly in love with her. In a heartwarming moment, they reconnect as Jenna navigates her new reality. They celebrate by performing their childhood dance routine to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ at a party, showcasing their friendship.

To celebrate Ruffalo’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star, the duo recreated their iconic dance routine, much to the delight of fans. After Ruffalo’s accolades were read out, Garner, introduced as his ‘good friend,’ joined him on stage. Ruffalo playfully waved his arms, initiating the Thriller dance, and Garner quickly joined in, making it seem like they filmed the movie yesterday. Fans took to social media to express their adoration for this nostalgic moment.
People flooded X (formerly known as Twitter), praising the duo for their reunion and the recreation of the iconic dance. Comments included sentiments like “So connected to each other,” “Sometimes friendships are forever,” “Jenna & Matt forever,” and “That’s beautiful.”