An American actress, she gained recognition on TV for her performance as CIA agent Sydney Bristow in the thriller drama series Alias (2001-2006). During this time, she had minor roles in hit movies such as Pearl Harbor (2001) and Catch Me if You Can (2002). Since then, she has appeared in supporting as well as lead roles on the big screen in projects including Daredevil (2003), 13 Going on 30 (2004), Elektra (2005), a spin-off of Daredevil and Juno (2007). She is married to actor and director Ben Affleck.