November 29, 1976: Birth of Anna Faris
Anna Kay Faris was born on November 29, 1976.
1994: Graduation from Edmonds Woodway High School
Anna Faris graduated from Edmonds Woodway High School in 1994.
1996: Film Debut in "Eden"
Anna Faris appeared in the independent drama "Eden," which screened at the 1996 Sundance Film Festival.
1999: Meeting Ben Indra on the Set of "Lovers Lane"
Anna Faris and actor Ben Indra crossed paths in 1999 while filming the indie slasher film "Lovers Lane."
1999: Graduation from the University of Washington
Anna Faris earned a degree in English literature from the University of Washington in 1999.
1999: First Major Film Role in "Lovers Lane"
Anna Faris landed her first major film role in the independent slasher film "Lovers Lane" in 1999.
September 2000: Anna Faris Featured on the Cover of Raygun Magazine
Anna Faris graced the cover of Raygun magazine in September 2000, marking an early point in her rise to fame.
2000: Breakthrough Role in "Scary Movie"
In 2000, Anna Faris landed her breakout role as Cindy Campbell in the horror-comedy parody film "Scary Movie." This marked her first starring role and brought her significant recognition.
June 2001: Featured in GQ UK's "Young Hollywood" Pictorial
In June 2001, Anna Faris was featured in a pictorial for GQ UK highlighting rising stars in "Young Hollywood".
July 4, 2001: Release of "Scary Movie 2"
"Scary Movie 2," again starring Anna Faris as Cindy Campbell, was released on July 4, 2001.
2002: Release of "The Hot Chick"
Anna Faris starred alongside Rob Schneider and Rachel McAdams in the comedy "The Hot Chick" in 2002.
2002: Premiere of "May" and Release of "The Hot Chick"
The independent psychological thriller "May," featuring Anna Faris, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2002. Later that year, she starred in the comedy "The Hot Chick."
2003: Appearance in "Lost in Translation"
Anna Faris appeared in Sofia Coppola's critically acclaimed drama "Lost in Translation" in 2003, sharing the screen with Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson.
2003: Release of "Lost in Translation" and "Scary Movie 3"
Anna Faris appeared in two films released in 2003: "Lost in Translation" and "Scary Movie 3."
June 2004: Marriage to Ben Indra
Anna Faris and Ben Indra tied the knot in June 2004.
2004: Recurring Role on "Friends"
Anna Faris joined the cast of the popular sitcom "Friends" in 2004, playing the recurring role of Erica in its final season.
2004: Debut on "Friends"
Anna Faris made her debut on the final season of the sitcom "Friends" in 2004, playing the recurring role of Erica.
2004: Ranked No. 57 on Maxim's "Hot 100" List
Anna Faris was ranked No. 57 on Maxim magazine's "Hot 100" list in 2004.
2005: Release of "Waiting..." and "Just Friends"
Anna Faris starred alongside Ryan Reynolds in two comedies released in 2005: "Waiting..." and "Just Friends."
2005: Roles in "Brokeback Mountain" and "Just Friends"
Anna Faris had roles in two notable films in 2005: Ang Lee's drama "Brokeback Mountain" and the comedy "Just Friends" alongside Ryan Reynolds.
2005: Release of "Brokeback Mountain" and Screen Actors Guild Award Nomination
"Brokeback Mountain," in which Anna Faris had a small role, was released in 2005. She and the rest of the cast received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for their performances.
April 14, 2006: Scary Movie 4 Premiere
On April 14, 2006, "Scary Movie 4," the fourth installment in the horror-comedy franchise, premiered, with Anna Faris reprising her role as Cindy Campbell.
2006: Conclusion of "Scary Movie" Series
Anna Faris finished her run as Cindy Campbell in the "Scary Movie" film series in 2006.
2006: Release of "My Super Ex-Girlfriend"
Anna Faris starred in the superhero comedy "My Super Ex-Girlfriend" in 2006.
April 2007: Filing for Divorce from Ben Indra
Citing irreconcilable differences, Anna Faris filed for divorce from Ben Indra in April 2007.
November 30, 2007: "Mama's Boy" Release
"Mama's Boy," an independent comedy starring Anna Faris alongside Diane Keaton and Jon Heder, premiered on November 30, 2007. The film received a limited release in the United States.
2007: Release of "Smiley Face"
Anna Faris starred in the comedy film "Smiley Face" in 2007.
2007: Critically Acclaimed Performance in "Smiley Face"
Anna Faris's performance in the 2007 independent comedy "Smiley Face" is widely considered one of her best. Critics praised her comedic timing and ability to carry a film.
2007: "Smiley Face" and Critical Acclaim
In 2007, Anna Faris starred in the indie stoner comedy "Smiley Face," directed by Gregg Araki. The film premiered at Sundance Film Festival and received positive reviews, with praise for Faris's performance.
2007: Meeting Chris Pratt on the Set of "Take Me Home Tonight"
In early 2007, Anna Faris met actor Chris Pratt during a table read for the film "Take Me Home Tonight."
February 2008: Divorce Settlement with Ben Indra
In February 2008, Anna Faris's divorce from Ben Indra was finalized. As part of their agreement, she agreed to a financial settlement.
August 22, 2008: "The House Bunny" Opens
Anna Faris led the comedy "The House Bunny," playing a former Playboy bunny who becomes a sorority house mother. Released on August 22, 2008, the film garnered mixed reviews but was a commercial success.
2008: Engagement to Chris Pratt
Anna Faris and Chris Pratt got engaged in late 2008, following a period of dating.
2008: Release of "The House Bunny"
Anna Faris starred in the comedy film "The House Bunny" in 2008.
July 9, 2009: Marriage to Chris Pratt
On July 9, 2009, Anna Faris and Chris Pratt exchanged vows in a private ceremony in Bali, Indonesia. The couple's decision to elope added a spontaneous element to their wedding celebration.
2009: Reflection on "Scary Movie" Experience
In 2009, Anna Faris described her experience working on the "Scary Movie" films as a "great boot camp" for her career.
2009: "Observe and Report" and Voice Acting Roles
In 2009, Faris starred in the controversial dark comedy "Observe and Report" with Seth Rogen and lent her voice to two animated films: "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" and "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel."
2009: Appearance in "Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel"
Anna Faris had a role in the British sci-fi comedy "Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel" in 2009, playing Cassie, a girl from the future. The film had a limited theatrical release in the UK.
2009: Ranked on Maxim's "Hot 100", FHM's "100 Sexiest Women", and Ask Men's "100 Most Desirable Women" Lists
Anna Faris earned spots on several prominent lists in 2009, including No. 39 on Maxim's "Hot 100," No. 60 on FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World," and No. 78 on Ask Men's "100 Most Desirable Women in the World."
2009: Voice Acting Debut in "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" and "Alvin and the Chipmunks"
Anna Faris began her voice acting career in 2009, lending her voice to both "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" and "Alvin and the Chipmunks."
December 17, 2010: "Yogi Bear" Release
Anna Faris voiced a character in the live-action/animated film "Yogi Bear," which hit theaters on December 17, 2010. The film received negative reviews but was a commercial success.
2010: Ranked on Maxim's "Hot 100" and FHM's "100 Sexiest Women" Lists
Anna Faris continued to be recognized for her attractiveness, ranking No. 42 on Maxim's "Hot 100" and No. 96 on FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World" list in 2010.
March 4, 2011: Release of "Take Me Home Tonight"
On March 4, 2011, "Take Me Home Tonight," a retro comedy filmed in 2007 and starring Anna Faris, was released theatrically. The film received negative reviews.
April 2011: Anna Faris Publicly Reveals Breast Augmentation
In an April 2011 interview with The New Yorker, Anna Faris revealed that she had gotten breast implants following her divorce from Ben Indra, attributing the decision to personal insecurities rather than career pressures.
September 30, 2011: "What's Your Number?" Premiere
Anna Faris starred in and executive produced the romantic comedy "What's Your Number?", co-starring Chris Evans, which was released on September 30, 2011.
December 16, 2011: Voice Role in "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked"
Anna Faris reprised her voice role as Jeanette Miller in "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked," the third film in the live-action/animated series, which opened on December 16, 2011.
2011: Release of "What's Your Number?"
Anna Faris starred in the romantic comedy "What's Your Number?" in 2011.
2011: Ranked No. 44 on Maxim's "Hot 100" List
Anna Faris secured the No. 44 spot on Maxim magazine's "Hot 100" list in 2011.
May 2012: Reflection on Early Acting Experiences
In May 2012, Anna Faris reflected on her early acting experiences, including a training video for Red Robin that she had done.
August 25, 2012: Birth of Son, Jack Pratt
Anna Faris and Chris Pratt welcomed their son, Jack, on August 25, 2012. Born prematurely, Jack spent his first month in intensive care.
2012: "The Dictator" and Critical Recognition
Anna Faris starred opposite Sacha Baron Cohen in the satirical comedy "The Dictator" in 2012. Her performance received positive notices from critics, and the film was a commercial success.
2012: Release of "The Dictator"
Anna Faris appeared in the satirical comedy film "The Dictator" in 2012.
September 23, 2013: "Mom" Premieres on CBS
Anna Faris landed her first leading television role in the CBS sitcom "Mom," which premiered on September 23, 2013. Faris played Christy, a single mother navigating sobriety.
2013: Appearances in "Movie 43" and "I Give It a Year"
Anna Faris appeared in two films in 2013: the critically panned anthology comedy "Movie 43" and the British rom-com "I Give It a Year."
2013: Premiere of "Mom"
Anna Faris began starring as Christy Plunkett in the CBS sitcom "Mom" in 2013.
2013: Conclusion of Voice Role in "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs"
Anna Faris finished her voice acting role in the "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" film series in 2013.
January 7, 2015: 41st People's Choice Awards Hosted by Anna Faris and Allison Janney
On January 7, 2015, Anna Faris and her "Mom" co-star, Allison Janney, co-hosted the 41st People's Choice Awards.
2015: Conclusion of Voice Role in "Alvin and the Chipmunks"
Anna Faris finished her voice acting role in the "Alvin and the Chipmunks" film series in 2015.
2015: Voice Role in "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip"
In 2015, Anna Faris reprised her voice-over role in the fourth installment of the Alvin and the Chipmunks film series, "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip".
2015: Launch of "Unqualified" Podcast
Anna Faris launched her advice podcast, "Unqualified," in 2015.
2016: Cameo Appearance in "Keanu" and Music Video Appearance
Anna Faris made a brief cameo appearance as herself in the action-comedy "Keanu" and starred in the music video for Mondo Cozmo's song "Hold on to Me" in 2016.
August 6, 2017: Separation from Chris Pratt
After much speculation, Anna Faris and Chris Pratt publicly announced their separation on August 6, 2017.
September 2017: Relationship with Michael Barrett Begins
Anna Faris reportedly began dating cinematographer Michael Barrett in September 2017. The two met on the set of "Overboard".
October 2017: Publication of Memoir "Unqualified"
Anna Faris published her first book, a memoir titled "Unqualified," in October 2017. The book, which became an immediate success, was praised by critics for its honest and humorous take on Faris's life and career.
December 1, 2017: Filing for Divorce from Chris Pratt
Anna Faris and Chris Pratt formally filed for divorce on December 1, 2017, following their separation.
2017: Voice Role in "The Emoji Movie"
In 2017, Anna Faris voiced the lead character, Jailbreak, in the animated comedy "The Emoji Movie", replacing Ilana Glazer.
2017: Publication of Memoir "Unqualified"
Anna Faris published her memoir, also titled "Unqualified," in 2017, which became a New York Times Best Seller.
2017: Voice Role in "The Emoji Movie"
Anna Faris provided a voice role in the animated film "The Emoji Movie" in 2017.
October 16, 2018: Divorce from Chris Pratt Finalized
On October 16, 2018, Anna Faris and Chris Pratt's divorce was finalized.
2018: Release of "Overboard"
Anna Faris starred in the remake of the romantic comedy "Overboard" in 2018.
2018: Lead Role in "Overboard" Remake
In 2018, Anna Faris starred in "Overboard," a remake of the 1987 film. She played a working-class mother who convinces a wealthy amnesiac that they're married. Despite mixed reviews, the film performed well commercially.
2019: Carbon Monoxide Scare at Lake Tahoe Rental
During Thanksgiving 2019, Anna Faris and her guests experienced a frightening incident at a Lake Tahoe rental cottage when they were exposed to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. Emergency responders were called to the scene after the group fell ill.
February 2020: Engagement to Michael Barrett
Confirming circulating rumors, Anna Faris revealed her engagement to Michael Barrett during a February 2020 appearance on "The Late Late Show with James Corden".
2020: Departure from "Mom"
After seven seasons, Anna Faris departed the CBS sitcom "Mom" in 2020. The show continued for one more season without her.
2020: Departure from "Mom"
Anna Faris departed from the CBS sitcom "Mom" in 2020.
2021: Marriage to Michael Barrett
Anna Faris and Michael Barrett quietly married in a courthouse ceremony in Washington State in 2021.