Tuesdaymarked the 15th anniversaryof the 2004Jennifer Garner/Mark Ruffalo-led romantic comedy13 Going on 30— and more than one of its stars have gone on to play roles in the Marvel universe.Comic-film fans will remember Garner as Elektra in the 2005 film of the same name and its predecessorDaredevil, starringBen Affleck. And now, both Ruffalo and fellow13 Going on 30alumBrie Larsonare huge names in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as Bruce Banner/The Hulk and Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, respectively.Ruffalo got a huge surprise Tuesday night while attending theAvengers: Endgameworld premierein Los Angeles when he learned during an interview withEntertainment Tonightthat Larson had appeared in13 Going on 30.The actress played one of the “Six Chicks” in the ’80s scenes, meaning they had no scenes together.“She was a mean girl! Oh my God, that’s amazing. Wow, I didn’t know that,” said Ruffalo, 51, laughing as he held up a still from the film. “We didn’t work together [on that movie].”Columbia Tri Star; Columbia Tri Star/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockEntertainment Tonight/TwitterBrie Larson, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo and Don Cheadle.Alberto E. Rodriguez/GettyEarlier this month, Ruffalo dished on his time filming the now-iconic romantic comedy, which saw Garner’s character Jenna Rink get transported 17 years into the future after the Six Chicks — including Larson’s character — play a cruel prank on her.Eventually, through her experience, she becomes more confident and learns she’s in love with her best friend Matty.“We had the sweetest time,” Ruffalo toldEntertainment Tonightof Garner, 47. “[Jennifer] was a big star then but I was kind of just starting out. She was just so lovely.”“We were making this really sweet movie that had a great message for young girls,” he continued. “We were all sort of coming into our own in that moment. We really lovedthat story and Jen was just transformedinto a 13-year-old girl. It was really amazing.”Barry Wetcher/Columbia Tri Star/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockRELATED VIDEO:Captain MarvelStar Brie Larson Reveals Her Dream RoleLarson (who was also on hand Tuesday night at the star-studdedEndgamepremiere) was recently named a Beauty of the Year inPEOPLE’s Beautiful Issue— which, coincidentally,has Garner on the cover!She admitted in an interview surrounding the issue that she isn’t “trying to maintain a certain image of any kind,” and feels more empowered now that she has “a sense of ownership over myself that I didn’t have before.”“And I feel more comfortablespeaking up for myself and othersaround me who maybe aren’t as comfortable using their voice,” said Larson, 29.Avengers: Endgameexplodes into theaters Friday.
Tuesdaymarked the 15th anniversaryof the 2004Jennifer Garner/Mark Ruffalo-led romantic comedy13 Going on 30— and more than one of its stars have gone on to play roles in the Marvel universe.
Comic-film fans will remember Garner as Elektra in the 2005 film of the same name and its predecessorDaredevil, starringBen Affleck. And now, both Ruffalo and fellow13 Going on 30alumBrie Larsonare huge names in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as Bruce Banner/The Hulk and Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, respectively.
Ruffalo got a huge surprise Tuesday night while attending theAvengers: Endgameworld premierein Los Angeles when he learned during an interview withEntertainment Tonightthat Larson had appeared in13 Going on 30.The actress played one of the “Six Chicks” in the ’80s scenes, meaning they had no scenes together.
“She was a mean girl! Oh my God, that’s amazing. Wow, I didn’t know that,” said Ruffalo, 51, laughing as he held up a still from the film. “We didn’t work together [on that movie].”
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Brie Larson, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo and Don Cheadle.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty
Earlier this month, Ruffalo dished on his time filming the now-iconic romantic comedy, which saw Garner’s character Jenna Rink get transported 17 years into the future after the Six Chicks — including Larson’s character — play a cruel prank on her.
Eventually, through her experience, she becomes more confident and learns she’s in love with her best friend Matty.
“We had the sweetest time,” Ruffalo toldEntertainment Tonightof Garner, 47. “[Jennifer] was a big star then but I was kind of just starting out. She was just so lovely.”
“We were making this really sweet movie that had a great message for young girls,” he continued. “We were all sort of coming into our own in that moment. We really lovedthat story and Jen was just transformedinto a 13-year-old girl. It was really amazing.”
Barry Wetcher/Columbia Tri Star/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock
RELATED VIDEO:Captain MarvelStar Brie Larson Reveals Her Dream Role
Larson (who was also on hand Tuesday night at the star-studdedEndgamepremiere) was recently named a Beauty of the Year inPEOPLE’s Beautiful Issue— which, coincidentally,has Garner on the cover!
She admitted in an interview surrounding the issue that she isn’t “trying to maintain a certain image of any kind,” and feels more empowered now that she has “a sense of ownership over myself that I didn’t have before.”
“And I feel more comfortablespeaking up for myself and othersaround me who maybe aren’t as comfortable using their voice,” said Larson, 29.
Avengers: Endgameexplodes into theaters Friday.
source: people.com
