Anna Faris

About

Anna Faris is an American actress, producer, podcaster, and author, best known for her comedic roles. She was born on November 29th, 1976, in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Faris rose to fame with the "Scary Movie" franchise where she portrayed the character Cindy Campbell. Some of her other well-known movies include "The House Bunny", "The Dictator", "Just Friends", and "Overboard". Faris also starred in the sitcom "Mom", which ran from 2013 to 2021. In addition to her acting career, she hosts a popular podcast called "Unqualified" and authored a memoir by the same name in 2017.

Associated With

Anna Faris is quite well-connected within the entertainment industry. As an actress, she gained much recognition in her comedic role in the "Scary Movie" film series. Over the years, Faris has worked with many esteemed actors and directors, including James Gunn in the film "Slither" and Seth Rogen in "Observe and Report". Furthermore, she co-hosted the "Anna Faris Is Unqualified" podcast where she interviewed celebrities such as Olivia Munn and Sharon Stone. In terms of relationships, she was famously married to Chris Pratt, himself prominent in Hollywood, primarily known for his role in "Guardians of the Galaxy". They have a son together and have managed to maintain a friendly co-parenting relationship after their divorce.

Career Highlights

• 1996: Anna Faris made her film debut in the direct-to-video feature, "Eden."
• 2000: She gained fame for starring as Cindy Campbell in the "Scary Movie" franchise, which became her breakout role.
• 2001: Faris won the "Breakthrough Female Performance" at the MTV Movie Awards for her role in "Scary Movie".
• 2003: She starred in Sofia Coppola's drama, "Lost in Translation", which was nominated for several awards.
• 2004: Faris received the "Stoner of the Year" award from High Times magazine for her role in the stoner comedy film "Smiley Face."
• 2008: She played the lead role in "The House Bunny", earning a nomination for MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance.
• 2010: She voice acted in the animated film "Yogi Bear" and continued her voice work in the Alvin and the Chipmunks franchise.
• 2011: Faris starred in the comedy "What's Your Number?", for which she was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress – ComedyA genre intended to amuse and provoke laughter, featuring humorous characters and situations. It exi....
• 2012: She began voicing the character 'Sam Sparks' in the animated television series "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs."
• 2013: Faris began starring in the CBS sitcom "Mom," for which she has been nominated for a Prism Award for Best Performance in a Comedy Series.
• 2016: She received the "CinemaCon Comedy Star of the Year" award.
• 2017: She released her first book, a memoir titled "Unqualified," which became a New York Times Best Seller.
• 2019: She achieved the People's Choice Award nomination for her role in the series "Mom."
• 2020: Faris announced her departure from "Mom" after seven seasons.

Notable Awards

• Anna Faris has received several nominations throughout her career, and some of her notable award wins include:
• Stony Awards (2007): For Best Actress in "Smiley Face"
• CinemaCon Awards (2012): Star of the Year
• National Association of Theatre Owners (2012): For Comedy Actress of the Year.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Anna Faris Movie/TV Show?

The most popular Anna Faris' movie is arguably "The House Bunny." In this 2008 comedy film, she stars as Shelley, a Playboy Bunny, who teaches an awkward sorority about the opposite sex. Her performance in this film is often cited as a highlight of her career and a testament to her comedic timing and acting skills. However, Faris is also widely known for her main role in "Scary Movie" franchise, a horror-comedy film series where she delivered a hilarious performance as Cindy Campbell. In television, she is best known for her role in the CBS sitcom "Mom," where she played a single mother who tackles life's challenges alongside her own mother. While "The House Bunny" does not necessarily rank highest in box office numbers against other films she has done, it is often the first work that comes to mind when discussing Faris' career.

How Did Anna Faris Get Famous?

Anna Faris gained fame thanks to her versatile acting talent exemplified in both comedic and dramatic roles. However, her breakout role came in the form of the horror-comedy parody film "Scary Movie" released in 2000, where she played the lead role of Cindy Campbell. The film became a huge hit and spawned several sequels in which she also starred. Faris continued to earn recognition for her performances in films like "The House Bunny", "Just Friends", and voicing the character of Sam Sparks in the "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" series. Her talent in comedy also led her to star in the successful CBS sitcom, "Mom". Thus, through her work in film and television, Anna Faris has achieved her fame.