Entertainment Awards Shows and Events Film Festivals Was Mark Ruffalo's Walk of Fame Star Ceremony the Best One Ever? The Photos Say Yes There were laughs, there were tears, there was the "Thriller" dance. See all of the photos! By Kate Hogan Kate Hogan Kate Hogan is Director of Digital Specials and Features at PEOPLE, as well as the editor of Stories to Make You Smile. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2008. People Editorial Guidelines Published on February 8, 2024 04:45PM EST Close Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner. Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Mark Ruffalo received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday afternoon, and it looked like one of the most fun things to happen in Los Angeles in a long time. The actor was joined by his wife Sunrise Coigney and two of their three children, in addition to friends and former costars including Barry Keoghan and Jennifer Garner, who moved her pal to tears with her touching speech. The icing on the cake: the two reenacted their "Thriller" dance from the hit film 13 Going on 30. Here, a taste of the excitement from Ruffalo's Walk of Fame Star Ceremony on Thursday. 01 of 12 Lots to Laugh About Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner. Frazer Harrison/Getty Fans in the crowd cheered for Ruffalo and Garner when she took the stage to honor him. 02 of 12 Sweet Sentiments Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner. Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock But it wasn't all laughs: Ruffalo was moved to tears during Garner's speech, too. 03 of 12 So Touched Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner. Gregg DeGuire/Variety via Getty The pair shared a meaningful moment ... 04 of 12 Forever Friends Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner. Frazer Harrison/Getty ... and lots of hugs ... 05 of 12 It's Close to Midnight Mark Ruffalo and Jennifer Garner. Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock ... and pulled out those epic "Thriller" moves from a memorable scene in 13 Going on 30. 06 of 12 To the Point Mark Ruffalo. Frazer Harrison/Getty The actor had his own photo shoot with his shiny new star. 07 of 12 Making It Official Steve Nissen and Mark Ruffalo. Gregg DeGuire/Variety via Getty Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Steve Nissen presented Ruffalo with the official paperwork about his honor. 08 of 12 Direct Message Timothy McNeil and Mark Ruffalo. Frazer Harrison/Getty Director Timothy McNeil also came out to honor Ruffalo. 09 of 12 Happy Wife, Happy Life Mark Ruffalo and Sunrise Coigney. Frazer Harrison/Getty Ruffalo got a sweet snuggle from wife Sunrise Coigney. 10 of 12 Just Kidding Mark Ruffalo and Family. Frazer Harrison/Getty Two of the couple's three kids — Bella, 18, and Keen, 22 — were on hand to celebrate. 11 of 12 Peace Out Mark Ruffalo Walk of Fame Ceremony. Frazer Harrison/Getty Greenpeace representatives attended with a positive message for the star. 12 of 12 Mwah! Mark Ruffalo. Frazer Harrison/Getty And Ruffalo sealed the day with a kiss for the crowd.