Jennifer Garner Channels Her Inner Royal in a Chic Skirt Suit to Honor Close Pal Mark Ruffalo
Jennifer Garner epitomized elegance and grace as she stepped out to celebrate her dear friend and 13 Going on 30 co-star Mark Ruffalo being bestowed the 2,729th star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Adam Project actress, 51, arrived on the scene looking ever so stylish and pulled together in a fabulous grey skirt suit that wouldn’t have looked out of place on European royalty like Queen Letizia of Spain.
Garner’s exquisite ensemble consisted of a figure-hugging pencil skirt and a matching cropped jacket with glamorous oversized diamante buttons running down the front. The jacket’s standout feature was the striking feather-like black ruffled cuffs that added a theatrical touch worthy of the actress’ return to the spotlight to honor her friend and frequent on-screen love interest.
The suited look was given Garner’s signature feminine twist with the pencil skirt’s curve-hugging fit and a dainty pair of black patent leather stilettos. She offset the cool grey tones with the warmth of natural makeup including a brown smokey eye and her chestnut locks worn in soft waves.
As Ruffalo’s star was unveiled ,Garner watched on with a dazzling smile that lit up the already sunny Los Angeles morning. The two shared a sweet moment as they briefly recreated the famous scene from 13 Going on 30 where their characters dance together to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’. It was clear from their natural rapport and Garner’s heartfelt speech why the two have remained such firm friends since first starring together almost twenty years ago.
Garner sang Ruffalo’s praises from the podium, crediting the success of 13 Going on 30 in part to his talent and authenticity as an actor. “To work with you Mark, is to love you. You allow yourself to be fully known by the audience, by your colleagues, by the world,” she gushed.
The Yes Day star also joked about the impact of the beloved 2004 rom-com in cementing Ruffalo’s reputation as a bonafide Hollywood leading man, quipping “I kicked off the Mark Ruffalo rom-com era!”. She went on to praise his performance in this year’s awards contender Poor Things, declaring “Your work on Poor Things deserves all of the awards, all of them.”
While Garner tends to fly under the radar, favoring a low-key style of neutrals and athleisure wear for school runs and trips to the farmer’s market, she always dresses to impress when back in the limelight. This chic skirt suit look channels the same essence of sophistication and polish she has become known for on red carpets over the years.
Most recently she wowed at the Stranger Things season 4 premiere in London last December in a similar office-ready ensemble. The black and white tweed jacket and pleated midi skirt combination felt like a nod to her 13 Going on 30 character Jenna Rink all grown up. Now in her early fifties, Garner proves she can still nail that difficult balance between business professionalism and playful femininity through her sartorial choices.
It’s clear to see why Garner remains such an enduring and beloved celebrity presence, and style icon for women over forty. Her effortless grace and warmth permeate everything she wears, just as her enduring support for former co-stars like Ruffalo shows her steadfast and caring spirit. We can’t wait to see what chic surprise outfit she steps out in next!
