Jennifer Garner starred in the romantic comedy 13 Going On 30 in 2004.
13 Going on 30 ( released as Suddenly 30 in some countries ) is a 2004 American romantic comedy fantasy film written by Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa and directed by Gary Winick . Jennifer Garner . While working on Alias , Garner gained a cameo role in Catch Me if You Can ( 2002 ) , followed by a praised leading performance in the romantic comedy film 13 Going on 30 ( 2004 ) .