Jennifer Garner

Nominated as Fearsome — and fiercely attired — government agent Sydney Bristow on ABC's spy thriller Alias

Past role Plucky music student Hanna Bibb on the WB's college drama Felicity (with Keri Russell, right)

What's the same There are shades of off-duty Sydney whenever Hanna reveals her down-home charm.

What's different Hanna can barely fight to keep her man, let alone fend off scores of international baddies.