Jennifer Garner Says Mark Ruffalo Almost QUIT 13 Going on 30 Over This Scene

Mark Ruffalo was close to not appearing in '13 Going on 30!' While reminiscing about their 2004 rom-com film, Jennifer Garner tells 'Allure' magazine that the actor 'hated' filming the iconic 'Thriller' dance sequence and almost quit because of it.

[@nicoleclark3982]

And that’s when we all fell in love with Mark Ruffalo 😂

[@ImTheGirlAtHome]

I'm so glad he stuck it out 😂 Matty was my first crush lol he played the role perfectly!

[@KarinaSwan]

Absolutely

[@Sheri_J]

Yup

[@lovestacy04ify]

I think he fell in love with Jennifer too. The way he talks about her is so sweet. He even said Ben Affleck kinda made him back off. Oh what could have been..

[@Tty27]

Me too!

[@chaolee9090]

I watched it when I was 22 years old and watched it again at 41, it hits differently. Especially the part where she went home to her parents and slept in her old room. 😢

[@redblueeboy7559]

Same!

[@alyzu4755]

That scene gets me every time! 😭

[@ginn3356]

This movie came out when I was 15. That part has always hit the same for me . I still cry like a baby on that part and at the end 😂

[@tracygardner6318]

The film would have not been the same without him.

[@kallen868]

He's the only reason I own the film!

[@jeannierobletto1798]

💯 ❤

[@jjayguy23]

My crush!!!!

[@TheBlackMambaa248]

He played the part absolutely perfectly

[@SarahRenz59]

I would love to see Garner and Ruffalo reunite for another film. They have a nice chemistry together. It wouldn't necessarily need to be another romcom; they would be an interesting pair in an action movie.

[@auriguerra879]

Casal lindo

[@tbakhalid4781]

Elektra and Hulk? I'm all in cause that means Daredevil would come after him😂

[@MizMima]

They already have and Rayan Reynolds was their baby, like a 13 Going on 30 sequel lol

[@KarinaSwan]

They do have nice chemistry, but I still can't see him a s an auction movie type, to me he looks very sweet which is why he was perfect for this role in 13 going on 30

[@RSDudeLA]

Adam project

[@NalaShore]

The way he lights up when he talks about her 😊 they really enjoyed working together!

[@tbakhalid4781]

13 GOING ON 30 and JUST LIKE HEAVEN are the best romcom movies of all time. Mark Ruffalo was great in both movies.

[@PhysicalMediaPreventsWea-bx1zm]

He was also opposite Jennifer Aniston around that time in Rumor Has It. Mark Ruffalo was the leading man of choice for the top actresses in the mid 2000s.

[@DibIrken]

Tension Pneumothorax

[@aprilcarbonneau5519]

This is still to this day my favorite movie and definitely would not have been the same without him. And the Thriller dance scene is my favorite part of the movie.

[@efects7429]

Why has he never been voted the sexiest man alive!???? Honestly he has this.... smile! warmth! Glint in his eye! .and he stays under the radar ...no hollywood pretences!! Not to mention he outshines everyone in all his movies! Hollywood in all your wokeness you still have not woken up!!! But probably a blessing in discuise for him...all the perks but retains his peace and quiet!

[@lawrencetrinidad7003]

Good thing Mark controlled his anger.. You don't wanna make him angry. 😁😁

[@kuldoxy5637]

lol

[@billyb4665]

I'm sure Elektra would've known what to do. Lol

[@crismarieb6275]

This movie has a special place in my heart I hope I can watch it with my daughter when she gets older.

[@marvelousjoe5819]

I still giggle to this day as to how much I LOVE this film!

[@em286]

"What am i doing with my life" Lol. That really was a good movie 💕

[@zeta802]

I love Mark. He’s adorable.

[@joniblue7475]

Most underrated movie. They don't make like this anymore.

[@ejohnson3131]

13 Going On 30 and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past are two of my favorite Jennifer Gardner’s movies!

[@emramirez7846]

Literally one of my favorite movies ever!

[@zgirlbrooks101]

Mark Ruffalo giving Nick Miller / Jake Johnson "please don't make me dance" vibes (also petition to make a movie with these two) 👏👏👏

[@I.pray.to.George.Carlin]

I swear Jennifer Garner gets more beautiful with age 💜

[@ashmarie1370]

I was 12 when it came out so this movie was everything to me. I had a crush on mark.😊

[@rainbowstar2775]

Jen and MArk are very charismatic celebs that's why they are even more popular by now.

[@NashvilleSenorita]

When she shimmied over to him…🤣

[@crystalrusmisel1832]

Well I think he did amazing in this movie!

[@Withjoyfulsenescence]

13 going on 30 is one of my favorite movies of my lifetime.❤

[@Generalbas1972]

The Hulk and Elektra doing a dance scene together, never thought i would see that. on a serious note the movie is awesome. And Sorry Jenn by Mark totally stole that movie.

[@terri3696]

Mark Ruffalo is my favorite ❤ He was perfect in this movie with Jenn.

[@chynabarnescb]

That who she should’ve been with ❤

[@Bamazon1990]

I love this movie so much. He was great in it and she was perfect

[@ConsciencepartyUSA]

Come on who would not want to do the thriller dance? If I didn’t have cerebral palsy I would have love to join in.

[@kthewhite7453]

I've always loved Jen Garners smile . So interestingly beautiful to look at.

[@cw5451]

This was a GREAT scene! Thanks Mark and Jen!

[@kathleenweinberg6442]

They are both great actor

[@mollyc9465]

I didn’t recognize Garner😭 I’m scared she’s so slim now.

[@usedtobekuntry]

It was the cutest scene and movie. It was great!

[@NellysLitWorld]

She’s a natural beauty but this hair and makeup looks so good on her 😍 I see you Jen!

[@angelalinderman9985]

Love them both and the movie 🍿💕❤️💜👍😀

[@lailaalanna315]

No wonder he was sweating so much. The dance turned out great 😊😂😅

[@leekeelutz7785]

I reallly love to see jen living the glam life always. ❤

[@ExceedinglyShaby]

I nearly got expelled from school because of that thriller scene 😂😅 oh the memories.

[@NoemiV]

Did Jennifer do something to her face or is the hair color change?

[@norasanchez7459]

They were VERY cute together it was very sweet movie, Jennifer was wonderful hahaha I loved the underwear scene OMG to die for😂

[@emonsalt]

He doesnt seem to be a quitter. If there's something, it's being hulk for a decade that's exhausting over a thriller dance

[@teedancingroses21teresasto98]

Oh Mark has the sweetest face & disposition 💜 Jennifer is super adorable and sexy at the same time which is rare i find plus boy she's still smoking hot No one else could have made this movie better it was perfectly casted

[@blueskysailing]

I'm so glad Mark didn't quit. This is one of my favorite movies! 🙂

[@aletheavanwicklin1437]

Matt doesn't seem like a fun guy. You can see it in the scene, he hates it. 😂

[@bredixon7685]

I love JG but what's wrong with her face? She was so beautiful in that movie.

[@katrinastarchild]

Seriously!!! Finally, I was looking for this comment. That's so not her.

[@sarahq10]

This woman is the epitome of drop dead gorgeous 🥵

[@Taylor-fb2gs]

Did Jen film this interview in between filming scenes for an Alias sequel? The Sydney Bristow look she's rocking is flawless!

[@spdadventurer1754]

I watch that scene hundreds of times whenever is watch that movie and a lot of times i just start the movie to watch that scene, i love it so much. Thanku Mark and Jen.

[@L8yMeg314]

Shortly before the movie came out I remember seeing a short bts clip of him sheepishly dancing. That was the instant i fell in love with him lol had no idea how against it he was!!

[@BarbJoT]

What has happened to Jen’s face?

[@briannas.lasvegas]

Looks like she got some face work done-she was sooo beautiful as she was though. Still is. I just don’t get it.

[@albertchanparan]

One of my most favorite films up to now and I fell in love with Mark Ruffalo at that time.

[@sherriefehring8963]

I love that movie so much....I have a crush on Mark Ruffalo he is so sweet !

[@nishaismail]

I just finished watching this movie like 30 minutes ago 🥰🤣

[@ariellewht]

Mark is such a cutie 😍

[@c.rodrey3925]

And thats why he was perfect for the roll jajaja

[@nicolefiorito3122]

Love this movie!

[@yourqueen1111]

What happened to her face?

[@juliebradley6961]

Love Her! 💟

[@kookiesmj01]

I love him lmaoo

[@deanbarnette1602]

LOVE LOVE LOVE 13 GOING ON 30!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@adeho789]

Aww!! Mark is so sweet. Love him. ❤

[@chrissydolores7161]

Thank you Mark for sticking with the movie. It definitely would not have been the same without you

[@homegown1234]

I loved this movie with Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo were great together.

[@mackenziesplanet]

I really love this movie ❤

[@deliverancetwo]

This video was so adorable

[@mikiim5739]

She is lovin it so much. She said "Mark was in hell" with so much joy 😂

[@dennisdimovski3497]

Love this movie such a cool movie ♥️

[@politesmile7812]

I didn’t even know he was in the movie

[@dhirendersahani2544]

I m a big fan of Mark Ruffalo

[@yourmomsaccount69]

Sigh Mark Ruffalo. ❤

[@EmpressCity]

Wow she looks so different with lighter hair

[@Diana45251]

When I fell for both of them

[@DavidKerley]

Those two sure could make some pretty babies!

[@blakrumba]

😂😂😂 Mark!! ❤❤❤

[@HappyPupMomma]

I ❤ Jennifer. My husband adores her too and I’m okay with that. 😉

[@darkspring2420]

Love that scene

[@crystallynnette4209]

Jennifer looks stunning in this video❤So gorgeous 🥰

[@shonaharris9328]

I oddly relate to both of them 😂.

[@ixela7]

How so?

[@shonaharris9328]

@@ixela7 I’ve been enthusiastic for something even if it’s usually awkward and the enthusiasm overwhelms the other and I’m feeling good, and I’ve also felt awkward and self conscious and want to quit.

[@ixela7]

@@shonaharris9328 Thank you for explaining. I really do appreciate it. I like how you worded that.

[@maciw456]

Jennifer Garner looks like ‘Alias’ firrrrrre ❤️‍🔥here

[@chaunceyg5657]

Hulk and Gollum dancing together... Who would have thunk it?

[@krbourne]

Loving her hair. Makes her look younger.

[@Demonetization_Symbol]

Why did he hate it?

[@alejandraporres523]

I looove this movie!!!

[@cristianmanuelbohadacastro4907]

arrivederci au revoir 😁💛💙❤️

[@roypalmer69]

So shooting this scene made hulk mad??

[@stephaniestanley8041]

Mark was very good. Everytime I watch that scene I get a lump in my 😢 throat.

[@GitDatPC]

My wife and I's first movie 🙂❤

[@polyprinz]

Jennifer Garner.....so pretty. Loved this movie!!!

[@denisewilliams7018]

Don’t care for this look for Jennifer. Hopefully it’s for a movie character.

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Love Jennifer garner she really age like a fine wine 🍷.

[@hebamadi265]

Does she look so much like Angelina Jolie or what?!!!!😲😲😲 Jennifer is so beautiful, I looove her dimples 😍

[@PerfectHarmony80]

Hair?!

[@Jrsdigest]

This is the comment I was looking for.

[@raec.9615]

Garner is pretty … I enjoyed this movie a lot too!they had chemistry ❤

[@marsargoxmiso1695]

She’s so pretty it makes me sick!

[@ciara8605]

She looks beautiful

[@_tardigrade]

WTH Jennifer Garner WHAT did you do to yourself???

[@KDizzle82]

I didn't even recognize her.

[@gal1885]

Turning into J Lo 🙄

[@KDizzle82]

@@gal1885 I can always recognize J Lo. This didn't even look like Jennifer Garner.

[@bleuskye8124]

I believe that look was for a photo shoot. Without all that makeup and the wig she looks the same as always. Nice try though.😂

[@tlgentry87]

She looks how she did in her Alias days to me.

[@Anitafriendd]

But their relationship is just perfect.

[@tanyabaker4809]

Mark Ruffalo ❤

[@imranbecks]

Hulk dancing.