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Quick facts for kids Anna Faris
Faris in 2013
Born	Anna Kay Faris (1976-11-29) November 29, 1976 (age 48) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Education	University of Washington (BA)
Occupation	Actress podcaster
Years active	1985–present
Spouse(s)	Ben Indra ​ ​ (m. 2004; div. 2008)​ Chris Pratt ​ ​ (m. 2009; div. 2018)​ Michael Barrett ​ ​ (m. 2021)​
Children	1

Anna Kay Faris (born November 29, 1976) is an American actress and podcaster. She is well-known for her funny roles in movies and TV shows. She became famous for playing Cindy Campbell in the Scary Movie film series (2000–2006).

Her other movies include Lost in Translation (2003), Brokeback Mountain (2005), Just Friends (2005), and The House Bunny (2008). She has also lent her voice to animated movies like Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009–2013) and Alvin and the Chipmunks (2009–2015).

On television, Anna Faris played Erica in the last season of the show Friends (2004). She also starred as Christy Plunkett in the CBS sitcom Mom from 2013 to 2020. In 2015, Faris started her own advice podcast called Unqualified. She also published a book with the same name in 2017, which became a bestseller.

Early Life and Education

Anna Faris was born on November 29, 1976, in Baltimore, Maryland. Her father, Jack, was a professor, and her mother, Karen, was a special education teacher. When Anna was six years old, her family moved to Edmonds, Washington. Her parents always encouraged her to act.

When she was young, Anna started taking drama classes for kids. She loved watching plays and even created her own shows with friends at home. She attended Edmonds-Woodway High School, where she graduated in 1994. During high school, she performed in plays and radio shows. She later went to the University of Washington and earned a degree in English literature in 1999.

Anna's first professional acting job was at age nine in a play called Danger: Memory! at the Seattle Repertory Theatre. She earned US$250 for this role, which felt like a lot of money to her at the time. She also played Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird and the main character in Heidi. While in high school, she appeared in a TV commercial for frozen yogurt and a training video for a burger restaurant.

Acting Career Highlights

Starting Out (1986–1999)

Anna Faris began her acting journey at a young age. Her first professional role was in a play when she was nine years old. She continued to act in various theater productions, including To Kill a Mockingbird and Heidi.

She also had small roles in a TV movie called Deception: A Mother's Secret and a drama film called Eden. Her first big movie role came in 1999 in the film Lovers Lane, where she played a cheerleader.

Becoming Famous with Scary Movie (2000–2006)

Anna Faris became widely known in 2000 when she starred in the comedy horror film Scary Movie. She played the main character, Cindy Campbell. This movie was a huge success, earning US$278 million around the world. Anna was nominated for awards for her performance. She played Cindy Campbell again in Scary Movie 2 (2001) and Scary Movie 3 (2003).

In 2003, Faris appeared in the drama film Lost in Translation alongside Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. She played a cheerful actress in Tokyo. This role helped people see her acting skills in a new way. The movie was very successful, making US$119.7 million globally.

In 2004, Anna Faris had a recurring role in the popular sitcom Friends. She played Erica, the birth mother of the twin babies adopted by Chandler and Monica. The next year, she had a small part in the drama Brokeback Mountain (2005). She also starred in two comedies in 2005, Waiting... and Just Friends, both with Ryan Reynolds. For Just Friends, she was nominated for several awards.

Anna Faris played Cindy Campbell for the fourth and last time in Scary Movie 4, which came out in 2006. That same year, she was in the romantic comedy My Super Ex-Girlfriend with Uma Thurman.

More Comedic Roles (2007–2012)

In 2007, Anna Faris starred in the independent comedy Smiley Face. She also appeared in Mama's Boy with Diane Keaton.

In 2009, Faris was in the British science fiction comedy Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel. She also co-starred with Seth Rogen in the comedy Observe and Report. That year, she lent her voice to two successful animated movies: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, where she voiced a weather intern, and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, where she voiced Jeanette Miller.

In 2010, Faris starred in the live-action film Yogi Bear, playing a nature documentary filmmaker. The movie earned US$201 million worldwide. Her next film was the comedy Take Me Home Tonight in 2011. She also starred in and helped produce What's Your Number? (2011), a romantic comedy where she played a woman looking back at her past relationships. She also voiced Jeanette Miller again in Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked.

In 2012, Anna Faris co-starred with Sacha Baron Cohen in the comedy The Dictator. She played a human rights activist. Critics praised her performance, and the movie was a box office hit, making US$179 million globally. She received the Star of the Year Award from the National Association of Theatre Owners.

Mom and Unqualified (2013–Present)

In 2013, Anna Faris appeared in a segment of the comedy film Movie 43. She also starred in the British romantic comedy I Give It a Year.

Faris got the main role in the CBS sitcom Mom, which started in September 2013. She played Christy, a single mom trying to improve her life. This was her first full-time role on a TV series. The show became very popular and received good reviews. Critics called her "the most talented comic actress of her generation." She was nominated for several awards for her role. Anna Faris left the show in 2020 after seven seasons.

Faris at Comic Con in 2013

In 2013, she also voiced Sam Sparks again in the animated sequel Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, which was a commercial success. In 2014, she had a small, uncredited appearance in the action-comedy 22 Jump Street.

In 2015, Anna Faris and her Mom co-star Allison Janney hosted the 41st People's Choice Awards. In November of that year, she launched her podcast Unqualified. In the podcast, she interviews celebrities and offers advice to listeners who call in. She was inspired to create the podcast because she loves talking about relationships.

Faris voiced Jeanette Miller again in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip in 2015. In 2016, she had a brief cameo in the action-comedy Keanu. She also voiced one of the main characters, Jailbreak, in the animated comedy The Emoji Movie (2017).

In October 2017, Anna Faris published her first book, also called Unqualified. It is a memoir about her life and experiences. The book became a bestseller and received positive reviews.

In 2018, Faris starred in Overboard, a remake of an older film. She played a single mother who convinces a rich man with amnesia that they are married. The movie was a commercial success, earning over US$91.2 million worldwide.

Personal Life

Faris with then-husband Chris Pratt at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival

Anna Faris married actor Ben Indra in June 2004. They later divorced in 2008.

She met actor Chris Pratt in 2007 while working on the film Take Me Home Tonight. They got engaged in late 2008 and married on July 9, 2009, in a small ceremony in Bali, Indonesia. They have one son, Jack, who was born on August 25, 2012. Jack was born early and spent some time in intensive care before coming home. Anna Faris and Chris Pratt announced their separation in August 2017 and finalized their divorce in 2018.

In September 2017, Faris began dating cinematographer Michael Barrett, whom she met while filming Overboard. She confirmed their engagement in February 2020. In 2021, she confirmed that they had gotten married in a small ceremony in Washington State.

Filmography

Film

Television

Podcasting

Soundtrack Appearances

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Anna Faris para niños