Christa B. Allen is an American actress born on November 11, 1991, as Christa Brittany Allen. She is recognized for her portrayal of the younger versions of Jennifer Garner's characters in the films 13 Going on 30 (2004) and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009).
Born in Wildomar, California, Christa is the youngest of nine siblings, consisting of four elder brothers and four elder stepbrothers. She has had a diverse upbringing, having spent a summer in a circus.
Christa began her career with a brief appearance on The Man Show and went on to act in several student films and commercials. Her first Hollywood film was 13 Going on 30 in 2004, where she played the younger Jenna Rink, Jennifer Garner's character. She also portrayed teenage Jenny, another Jennifer Garner character, in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.
In addition to her film work, Christa has guest-starred in numerous television series, including Medium, Cory in the House, The Suite Life on Deck, Grey's Anatomy, ER, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Wizards of Waverly Place, and Cold Case.
Christa also had a starring role as the title character in the CBS Saturday morning comedy series Cake in 2006. From 2011 to 2014, she co-starred as Charlotte Grayson in the ABC drama series Revenge. In 2015, she had a recurring role as Robyn on the ABC Family sitcom Baby Daddy.
Throughout her career, Christa has demonstrated her versatility as an actress, taking on a wide range of roles in both film and television.
