Meet Anna Kendrick: Renowned American Actress and Star

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Anna Kendrick, born in Portland, Maine, began her career at age 12 with a role in the 1998 Broadway musical "High Society," earning a Tony Award nomination.

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She made her film debut in 2003 with "Camp" and gained wider recognition for her role in "Twilight" (2008-2011) and her critically acclaimed performance in "Up in the Air" (2009).

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Kendrick starred in the popular "Pitch Perfect" series (2012-2017), further solidifying her status in Hollywood.

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Her filmography includes diverse roles in "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" (2010), "50/50" (2011), "End of Watch" (2012), and "Into the Woods" (2014).

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Kendrick's voice talents are featured in the "Trolls" franchise (2016-present), and she starred in "A Simple Favor" (2018) and the Christmas comedy "Noelle" (2019).

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She ventured into TV with the comedy series "Dummy" (2020) and "Love Life" (2020-2022), earning a Primetime Emmy nomination for the former.

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In 2023, she made her directorial debut with "Woman of the Hour."

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Kendrick published her memoir, "Scrappy Little Nobody," in 2016, offering insights into her career and personal life.

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She dated filmmakers Edgar Wright and Ben Richardson, and actor Bill Hader, drawing from her personal experiences in her work.

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Residing in Los Angeles, Kendrick has been open about her upbringing, faith, and the impact of her father's passing in 2022 on her life and career.

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