Jennifer Garner Celebrates Two Decades of Friendship with Judy Greer
In a heartfelt new interview, actress Jennifer Garner has opened up about the profound friendship she has shared with fellow actress Judy Greer for the past twenty years. The two stars first connected while filming the beloved 2004 romantic comedy 13 Going on 30, and their bond has only strengthened over time.
Garner, now 53, spoke candidly about their relationship during a press event for the upcoming second season of Apple TV+'s thriller series The Last Thing He Told Me. "Judy and I have been friends ever since 13 Going on 30," Garner revealed. "There's such a lovely shorthand between us. You don't erase the history that you have with someone."
A Friendship That Has Stood the Test of Time
The actress elaborated on how their friendship has evolved through the years, describing it as mutually supportive. "She's carried me through the last 20 years, and I've a little bit carried her," Garner explained. "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."
Garner expressed particular enthusiasm about working with another woman in such intense dramatic scenes. "I get to do that with Nikolaj, but it's usually you're with a man to do that. With another woman, it's really special," she noted, referring to her co-star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
The Last Thing He Told Me Season 2 Details
The second season of the Apple TV+ thriller, based on Laura Dave's novel, continues the story of Hannah Hall (played by Garner) whose life is upended when her husband Owen (Coster-Waldau) disappears. The narrative follows Hannah and Owen's stepdaughter Bailey (Angourie Rice) as they unravel the mystery surrounding his disappearance.
Season two introduces Judy Greer as Quinn Favreau, the eldest daughter of the Campano crime family. The stakes are higher than ever as Hannah knows her husband is alive but cannot contact him, while Owen (whose real name is Ethan) continues working to dismantle the criminal organization threatening his family.
Key Information About the New Season
Release Schedule: The second season premieres on Friday, February 20, 2026, with episodes released weekly. The eight-episode season will conclude on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Main Cast:
- Jennifer Garner as Hannah Hall
- Angourie Rice as Bailey Michaels
- Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Owen Michaels/Ethan
- Judy Greer as Quinn Favreau
- Augusto Aguilera as Gracy Bradford
- David Morse as Nicholas Bell
- Rita Wilson as Carol
- Luke Kirby as Teddy Campano
- John Noble as Frank Campano
The Heart of the Story
While The Last Thing He Told Me delivers plenty of action and suspense, Garner emphasized that at its core, the series explores complex family dynamics and the sacrifices people make for loved ones. "What's interesting is that as we are trying to dive into these real-life tough questions at the centre of this show, we're being chased, and we are barely one step ahead," Garner explained.
Co-star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau echoed this sentiment, noting: "It's a question we all struggle with all the time, because we all know it's very easy to have opinions of how other people should live their lives when you see it from afar. It's not that simple when you have to sacrifice stuff."
Garner, who also serves as an executive producer on the series, praised author Laura Dave's work on the sequel. "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."
The actress also highlighted the compelling new additions to the cast, particularly Greer's performance. "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."
The Last Thing He Told Me season 2 represents not just another chapter in a gripping thriller, but also a meaningful professional reunion for two actresses whose friendship has endured for two decades in Hollywood.
