Hollywood actress Anna Cooke Kendrick made her debut in 2003 in an American musical comedy film Camp. The Hollywood actress cum singer has been active in the industry since 1998. Kendrick started off her acting career as a child actor as a supporting role in the 1998 Broadway High School musical. She then rose to prominence through the 2008 major box office hit fantasy romance film Twilight. . Kendrick rose to international fame after starring in Up in the Air(2009).
On her birthday we look back at five of her best movies till date.
Here is the list of her top five movies-
- Pitch Perfect: The original Pitch Perfect film was released in 2012, and it went on to produce two sequels as well as an anticipated spin-off series that will premiere on Peacock. The Pitch Perfect film series follows the Barden Bellas, an all-girl acapella club at Barden University. The movie is an American musical based on Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory, a novel by Mickey Rapkin.
Anna Kendrick plays the role of Beca Mitchell, a rebellious introvert who joins Barden Bellas to propitiate with her professor father. - 50/50: A 2011 film directed by Jonathan Levine which showcases the life of a radio journalist whose life takes a turn after he is diagnosed with spinal cancer. Loosely inspired by real life, 50/50 is a work of fiction which teaches us the value of friendship and love.
- Up in the Air: Based on the novel of the same name by Walter Kirn, the 2009 movie stars George Clooney as Ryan Bingham and Anna Kendrick as Natalie. The two clash concerning their differing perspectives on life and work as the film explores how the 2008 financial crisis affected people on a personal level.
- A Simple Favor: Directed by Paul Fieg, A Simple Favor is a 2018 film based on the novel of the same name by Darcey Bell. It is a comedy crime thriller where Kendrick plays Stephanie, a mom and a small town vlogger. Stephanie and Emily, who is played by Blake Lively, go on to become friends. However, Stephanie investigates further into Emily's past and her life after discovering her drowned body.
5. Alice, Darling: Premiered in 2022, Alice, Darling is a movie about a woman named Alice who decides to go on a vacation with her close friends after breaking up with her psychologically abusive boyfriend. However, Alice, played by Anna Kendrick, needs to muster up more courage to face her now ex boyfriend and get rid of him.
