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Jennifer Garner Credits Judy Greer for 20 Years of Friendship & Support

Jennifer Garner expresses deep gratitude for her 20-year friendship with fellow actress Judy Greer, which began when they co-starred in the 2004 film "13 Going on 30." The two have recently reunited on screen for the Apple TV series "The Last Thing He Told Me," where Garner enjoyed the challenge of acting opposite Greer's formidable performance. Garner describes the show as a propulsive thriller with a core family love story, heightened by Greer's arrival as a compelling antagonist. She credits author Laura Dave's sequel novel for providing a deeper and better story for the show's new season.

Key Points: Jennifer Garner on 20-Year Friendship with Judy Greer

  • Friendship since '13 Going on 30'
  • Reunited for 'The Last Thing He Told Me'
  • Garner praises Greer's evolution as an actress
  • Show blends family drama with thriller elements
  • Based on Laura Dave's bestselling novel
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Jennifer Garner reflects friendship with Judy Greer: 'She's carried me through the last 20 years'

Jennifer Garner reflects on her two-decade friendship with Judy Greer, calling her a pillar of support since "13 Going on 30."

"She's carried me through the last 20 years, and I've a little bit carried her. - Jennifer Garner"

Los Angeles, Feb 21

Hollywood actress Jennifer Garner is grateful to actress Judy Greer for being with her through thick and thin. Jennifer Garner has shared that Judy Greer has "carried through the last 20 years.

The pair have been friends since co-starring as frenemies Jenna Rink and Lucy Wyman in 2004's '13 Going on 30', and Jennifer admitted she could not have gotten through the last two decades without Judy by her side, reports 'Female First UK'.

Speaking after they reunited on screen for Apple TV's 'The Last Thing He Told Me', Jennifer, 53, told Metro, "Judy and I have been friends ever since 13 Going on 30. There's such a lovely shorthand. You don't erase the history that you have with someone. 'She's carried me through the last 20 years, and I've a little bit carried her".

She further mentioned, "I've watched her evolve into a more and more formidable, stronger, deadlier actress, and so to be on the other side of her in these scenes was, it just really asked me to up my game. I was thrilled to have that opportunity. I get to do that with Nikolaj (co-star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau), but it's usually you're with a man to do that. With another woman, it's really special".

As per 'Female First UK', 'The Last Thing He Told Me' is based on the novel by Laura Dave and follows Jennifer's character Hannah (played Jennifer) whose life is turned upside down when her husband Owen vanishes.

It is later revealed that Owen's real name is Ethan, and he was previously married to the daughter of mobster lawyer Nicholas Bell, played by David Morse.

Jennifer said, "What's interesting is that as we are trying to dive into these real-life tough questions in this show, we're being chased, and we are barely one step ahead, and not even always one step ahead of losing our lives. You have this super propulsive energy, and you have this real family love story in the middle of it, and then you have this real baddie of Judy Greer showing up and her whole family, Luke Kirby and John Noble, they're so amazing".

"This season really does offer more of the same, deeper, better. Laura's sequel did not become an instant bestseller on the New York Times list for nothing. She wrote a fantastic story", she added.

- IANS

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Rohit P
"13 Going on 30" was such a fun movie! Good to know the actresses are real friends. Shows that genuine connections can form even in a competitive industry. More power to their bond!
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Aryan P
While it's nice to read about celebrity friendships, sometimes these articles feel like promotional pieces for their new show. I wish there was more depth about their actual journey, not just quotes from a press tour.
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Sarah B
I love that she highlighted working with another woman as "really special." We need more stories of women supporting and challenging each other professionally, not just competing. Great message!
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Karthik V
Twenty years is a long time! In the fast-paced world of films, maintaining a friendship like that is an achievement in itself. Makes me want to call my old school friends right now.
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Nidhi U
The show's plot sounds interesting with the mystery and family drama. But honestly, the real story here is their friendship. That's what caught my eye. Wishing them both the best! 💖

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