Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Feel Good Interview Series: Christa B. Allen of "13 Going on 30." "Revenge", "Meet Me in Rome" and the Off-Broadway Stage Shares 10 Things About Herself Including Her Love of Pizza, Pop Princesses and What She Says About Being her Age

By: Markos Papadatos, #Powerjournalist

Christa B. Allen is best known for starring as Charlotte Grayson on ABC's hit drama series “Revenge” and for playing a young Jenna Rink in the beloved romantic comedy “13 Going on 30” among many other roles. You can even find her in a Hallmark Christmas movie, "Christmas for Keeps". Read on to find out 10 things this prolific actress shared about herself. 
Most recently, she starred as Karen Andre in the Off-Broadway production of Ayn Rand’s “Night of January 16th” opposite Matt de Rogatis and Maryam Basir. It was performed on Theatre Row in New York City for a total of 12 performances. In this interactive show, the audience decided each night if her character was “guilty” or “not guilty.” The whole show took place inside a courtroom during a high-profile murder trial. International business tycoon Bjorn Faulkner (played by Matt de Rogatis) allegedly fell or jumped to his death from the penthouse of the Faulkner Building in New York City on the night of January 16th. 
Christa's Favorite Movies
Her favorite movies include “Titanic” and “Legends of the Fall.”
Favorite Series to Binge-watch
On her favorite series to binge-watch, she responded, “I am not a binge-watcher. It’s just not my thing… I just don’t do it.”
Christa's Favorite Cheat Meal
Her favorite cheat meal is a “New York slice of pizza.”
Favorite Hobbies to Unwind and Destress
On her favorite hobbies to unwind and relax, she responded, “I love any kind of art. I like to paint. I like mosaics. I just love art!”
If  Christa B. Allen Could Have A Superpower It Would Be...
Her superpower of choice would be “flight.” “While being invisible would be nice, I would much rather fly,” she explained.
If She was not an Actor She Might Be...
Outside of the entertainment business, her alternate career choice would be a “brand owner.”
Her Favorite Music
Regarding her favorite music, she remarked, “Oh my goodness. I love all the pop princesses. Literally every single pop princess.”
What Christa Says About This Stage Of Her Life
Regarding the title of the current chapter of her life, she revealed, “Courageous Exploration.”
What She Says is The Best Thing About Being Her Age
On the best thing about being her age, she shared, “I've embraced being unlikable. I've embraced being a b***h, and it no longer affects me if someone doesn’t like me. I’m cool with that.”
What Would Christa's Dream Acting Role Be?
For Christa, a dream acting role would be to someday play Roxy Hart in the long-running Broadway musical “Chicago.” “I have a newfound love for Broadway,” she admitted.
For more information on actress Christa B. Allen, follow her on Instagram.
Photo Credit: Gabby Scimeca