Anna Faris's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Anna Faris. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Anna Faris is an American actress recognized for her comedic roles. She gained significant recognition for her portrayal of Cindy Campbell in the Scary Movie film series (2000-2006). Her filmography includes roles in movies such as The Hot Chick (2002), Lost in Translation (2003), Brokeback Mountain (2005), Just Friends (2005), My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006), Smiley Face (2007), The House Bunny (2008), What's Your Number? (2011), The Dictator (2012), and Overboard (2018), solidifying her presence in the comedy film scene.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2000: Breakthrough Role in Scary Movie

In 2000, Anna Faris had her breakout role as Cindy Campbell in the horror-comedy parody film "Scary Movie".

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2004: Listed in Maxim's Hot 100

In 2004, Anna Faris was listed as No. 57 in Maxim magazine's "Hot 100".

2005: Release of Brokeback Mountain

In 2005, Anna Faris appeared in "Brokeback Mountain", where she received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.

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2005: Starring roles in Waiting... and Just Friends

In 2005, Anna Faris starred in the comedies "Waiting..." and "Just Friends", both alongside Ryan Reynolds. For "Just Friends", Faris received nominations for an MTV Movie Award and two Teen Choice Awards.

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2009: Ranked in Maxim's Hot 100 and FHM's Sexiest Women

In 2009, Anna Faris was ranked No. 39 in Maxim magazine's "Hot 100" and No. 60 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World."

2010: Listed in Maxim's Hot 100 and FHM's Sexiest Women

In 2010, Anna Faris was listed as No. 42 in Maxim magazine's "Hot 100" and ranked No. 96 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World".

2010: Named Cosmo's Fun Fearless Female of the Year

In 2010, Cosmopolitan magazine named Anna Faris "the Cosmo's Fun Fearless Female of the Year".

March 4, 2011: Wide Theatrical Release of Take Me Home Tonight

On March 4, 2011, "Take Me Home Tonight", which was filmed in 2007, received a wide theatrical release. Anna Faris obtained a Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice Movie Actress – Comedy.

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2011: Listed in Maxim's Hot 100

In 2011, Anna Faris was listed as No. 44 in Maxim magazine's "Hot 100".

2012: Starring in "The Dictator"

In 2012, Anna Faris starred in the political satire "The Dictator" alongside Sacha Baron Cohen, playing a human rights activist. The film was a box office success, grossing US$179 million globally, and Faris won the Star of the Year Award at the National Association of Theatre Owners for her role.

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