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New Girl cast gathers at LA charity gala after Max Greenfield’s reunion claim
The cast reunited at a Chrysalis fundraiser where Greenfield apologized for a mistaken New Girl reunion announcement.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Zooey Deschanel, Max Greenfield, Jake Johnson, Lamorne Morris, Hannah Simone and Damon Wayans Jr. appeared together on Saturday night at the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball in Los Angeles, where they accepted the Rising Phoenix Award and supported the Southern California nonprofit Chrysalis, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Greenfield, who hosted the evening, had earlier told fans that a New Girl revival was imminent, a claim that sparked jokes among the cast and creator Liz Meriwether. During the award presentation, Deschanel teased Greenfield’s false announcement, saying, “We especially would like to thank Max, who while organizing this announced that an actual New Girl reunion was happening and he made our lives so very annoying.” Greenfield responded on the carpet, apologising and noting that the mistake drew attention to Chrysalis’s mission.
He added, “When the six of us reunite — six actors, none of whom graduated college except apparently Hannah… — people pay attention and we are so grateful that you showed up tonight.” Johnson later ribbed Greenfield, calling his announcement “a bad job” and recalling a backstage text in which Greenfield admitted the slip‑up.
The Butterfly Ball, held at The Beehive, also honored Jared Wolff, chairman of Chrysalis, highlighting the organization’s work helping individuals secure meaningful employment.
Key facts
- The New Girl cast attended the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, 2026. (hollywoodreporter.com)
- They received the Rising Phoenix Award on behalf of the Chrysalis nonprofit. (hollywoodreporter.com)
- Max Greenfield mistakenly announced a New Girl reunion, later apologising at the event. (hollywoodreporter.com)
- Zooey Deschanel and Jake Johnson publicly teased Greenfield about the false announcement. (hollywoodreporter.com)
Sources
- [1] hollywoodreporter.com — originally reported as “‘New Girl’ Stars Reunite — in a Slightly Different Way Than Max Greenfield Claimed”
