15 things you didn't know about '13 Going on 30'

Christina DambrosioApr 23, 2020, 21:06 IST

There was a lot of thought put into the clothes.Columbia Pictures

"13 Going on 30" is a favorite among fans of romantic comedies and it was released 16 years ago.
The film has cameos from now-famous actors, like Brie Larson and Ashley Benson.
Mark Ruffalo almost turned down the role of Matty because he didn't want to dance in the "Thriller" scene.
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"13 Going on 30" (2004) has become a favorite among audiences who have hailed it as one of the best romantic comedies of all time.

The film starred Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer, and Andy Serkis. It follows Jenna Rink (Garner), a 13-year-old who gets stuck in her own 30-year-old body.

Here are 15 things you might not know about "13 Going on 30:"

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Garner was a big fan of Ruffalo before they worked together.

Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner in "30 Going on 30." Columbia Pictures

Ruffalo and Garner first met during a rehearsal for the movie.

Mark Ruffalo and Jenna Rink in "13 Going on 30." Sony Pictures

The characters' costumes reflect their intentions.

There was a lot of thought put into the clothes. Columbia Pictures

The movie was shot all around New York City

Jennifer Garner as Jenna Rink in New York City. New Line Cinema

"13 Going on 30" almost didn't cast young actors for the flashback scenes.

There was the possibility that Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner were going to play the younger versions of themselves. New Line Cinemas

Judy Greer improvised many of her lines in the film

Judy Greer made the role her own. New Line Cinema

Greer's mom got emotional when meeting the actress who played the younger version of her daughter

Alexandra Kyle played young Lucy. SGranitz/WireImage

A deleted scene from "13 Going on 30" revealed that Jenna had a tattoo.

Turns out, 30-year-old Jenna Rink has a tattoo. New Line Cinema

Many of the actors in "13 Going on 30" have since been in Marvel-based films.

Jennifer Garner as Elektra. New Line Cinema

Ruffalo almost didn't take the role of Matty because of the "Thriller" scene

Both Mark Ruffalo and his character were hesitant to dance in "13 Going on 30." New Line Cinema

The Six Chicks had some serious star power.

Ashley Benson (second from the right) and Brie Larson (far right) appeared in "13 Going on 30." New Line Cinema

Garner and Greer are friends in real life.

Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer in "13 Going on 30." Columbia Pictures

"13 Going on 30" wasn't the only time Garner and Allen worked together.

Christa B. Allen in "13 Going on 30." New Line Cinema

Christa B. Allen was cast as young Jenna because she looked just like Garner as a teenager.

Christa B. Allen Allen as young Jenna Rink. New Line Cinema

Garner was directly offered the leading role shortly after she won a Golden Globe.

Jennifer Garner during her Golden Globe speech in 2002. NBC

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