On Reese Witherspoon’s suggestion, Jennifer Garner dances with the Rockettes
Celebrating two decades of unwavering friendship, Jennifer Garner recently elevated her camaraderie with Reese Witherspoon to new heights. In a delightful Instagram post over the weekend, the 51-year-old Family Switch actress shared a lively video showcasing her dance session with the renowned Radio City Rockettes, an experience she attributed to the influence of her cherished “buddy” Witherspoon.
Garner revealed that Witherspoon had sent her a direct message, unknowingly while she was in New York. Known for her penchant for saying “yes” to her friend’s requests, Garner, in a voiceover, shared her willingness to oblige. Responding to Witherspoon’s invitation to join the dance company, Garner texted back a photo of her feet atop a carpet with “Radio City Music Hall” emblazoned in gold letters, along with a simple “For you” message to the Big Little Lies star.
Witherspoon, taken aback by the swift response, humorously questioned if she possessed psychic abilities. Garner’s witty reply? “Nope. You manifested.”
The video captured Garner’s impromptu routine with the Rockettes backstage, culminating with the dancers extending warm holiday wishes to Witherspoon. Garner capped off the post with a heartfelt caption, saying, “Here’s to twenty years of ‘yes ma’am’ with my buddy @reesewitherspoon. ♥️🎄♥️ Thank you, @therockettes, for playing along—you are incredible! ⭐️⭐️⭐️.”
Witherspoon reciprocated the joy by sharing the video on her Instagram, expressing gratitude for the heartwarming surprise. “Ummm…. This might be the greatest gift I’ve ever received from this glorious, joy-seeking/dance-loving woman! Jen, you made my whole holiday season 🥰❤️💫🎁.”
The comments section was filled with delightful responses from Garner’s celebrity friends. Mindy Kaling, in awe, exclaimed, “I think I’m sending her a babka! Stop putting everyone else to shame!” Glennon Doyle couldn’t contain her excitement with an “OH MY GOD,” and Kristin Chenoweth humorously chimed in, “I will take any of y’all’s legs.
Reflecting on their friendship during a panel with Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling in October, Garner opened up about the support she received during challenging moments, emphasizing how dance became a therapeutic outlet for both friends. While Garner didn’t delve into specifics about the tough times, she highlighted the resilience they found through dance cardio, even breaking Witherspoon’s foot in the process, yet forging ahead with unwavering determination.
