money "13 Going On 30" Star Christa B. Allen — AKA Young Jenna — Just Turned 30 (And Flirty And Thriving, Of Course)
If you're like me, you've seen the movie 13 Going on 30 starring Jennifer Garner somewhere around 1,330 times.
So, you'll remember the amazing Christa B. Allen playing the role of 13-year-old Jenna Rink, making a wish to turn, well, 30 and flirty and thriving.
Well, today Christa herself celebrates her 30th birthday!
My nostalgia-loving heart is full.
Over the past couple of years, she has made some mega-viral TikToks re-creating iconic outfits and scenes from the beloved movie — including a full re-creation of Jenna's classic party look.
@christaallen happy Halloween!! wanna dance? 🧟♀️ #13goingon30
♬ I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
Her TikTok account is a real delight, and I highly recommend following.
She has even done us all the great public service of letting us know that ~the~ dress is available on Amazon. (For $13 no less!!!)
@christaallen ✨👗 do you think they made it $13 on purpose 🤣 #13goingon30
♬ The Purge - Demetrius X
Where was this when I was Jenna Rink for Halloween in 2019??
I simply have no idea where the time has gone since 2004, and the only explanation is magical wishing dust!
As someone who turned 30 two full years ago now, I really do feel like I am 13 on most days.
And here's a side-by-side of Christa and Jennifer Garner, just for fun:
Excellent casting, tbh.
To celebrate her milestone birthday, Christa has been releasing a short series on TikTok (aptly titled Vienna) where she interacts with her own "13-year-old self" and interrogates some of the themes of the movie.
@christaallen Vienna - part 2 🌞 stay tuned for part 3 tomorrow! #thirtyflirtyandthriving #shotoniphone @lana.renee @welcometoheidi @yourkoreandad @clubpenguinlily
♬ original sound - Christa
You know, like the idea that seemingly the only options for "thriving" as a thirtysomething are having massive career success or getting married and buying a house. And, of course, the importance of self-love. Truly stuff that any 13-year-old (or 30-year-old) needs to hear. Christa calls the series, "Less of a sequel, more of a response."
Anyway, happy 30th birthday Christa! Hope you really are partying like it's 1987!
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