Christa B. Allen, born November 11, 1991, in Wildomar, California, is an American actress. She is best known for playing Charlotte Grayson on “Revenge” (2011–2015) and portraying the younger version of Jennifer Garner’s character in “13 Going on 30” (2004) and “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past” (2009). Allen starred as the title character in the CBS children’s series “Cake” (2006) and appeared in films such as “Youth in Revolt” (2009) and “Detention of the Dead” (2012).
Early Life and Career
Christa Brittany Allen was born on November 11, 1991, in Wildomar, California, as the youngest of nine siblings in a large, blended family with eight older brothers. Homeschooled for much of her education, she began acting lessons at age nine and appeared in commercials, student films, and small television roles. Her first major break came at age 13 when she portrayed the younger version of Jennifer Garner’s character, Jenna Rink, in the romantic comedy 13 Going on 30 (2004). She reprised this unique casting connection in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009), again playing Garner’s younger self. In 2006, she landed the lead role in the CBS children’s series Cake, marking her first starring television role.
Movies and Television
Allen’s film credits include A Merry Little Christmas (2006), Youth in Revolt (2009), One Wish (2010), One Kine Day (2011), Detention of the Dead (2012), The Valley (2017), and One of Us (2017). On television, she is best known for her role as Charlotte Grayson on ABC’s drama Revenge (2011–2015), appearing as a series regular for three seasons and returning for the series finale. She has guest-starred on Medium (2006), Cory in the House (2007), The Suite Life on Deck (2008), Grey’s Anatomy (2008), ER (2009), CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2009), Wizards of Waverly Place (2009), and Cold Case (2010). In 2015, she had a recurring role as Robyn on the ABC Family sitcom Baby Daddy.
Modeling and Music
While primarily recognized for her acting, Allen has also explored creative work in music. She is part of the electro-pop duo Pour Vous with musician Johnny What, releasing their debut single “Scorpio” in 2018. She has appeared in fashion-forward editorial shoots and often shares style, beauty, and behind-the-scenes glimpses with her followers on social media.
Personal Life
Allen has kept much of her personal life private, though she has been linked to a few public relationships, including Alexander Will in 2014. She has spoken openly about her experiences growing up in a large family, her passion for storytelling, and her interest in producing and creating content. In 2021, she penned a reflective essay on turning 30 for Yahoo!, discussing personal growth and career evolution.
Wiki and Measurements
Her full name is Christa Brittany Allen, born November 11, 1991 (age 33), and she holds American citizenship. Active since 2004, she was homeschooled and trained in acting from a young age. She stands 5 ft 7½ in tall, weighs approximately 125 lbs, has measurements of 34–24–35 inches, wears a 32B bra, and has brown hair and hazel eyes.
