History of Anna Kendrick in Timeline

Anna Kendrick is an American actress celebrated for her roles in comedies and musicals, often portraying upbeat and endearing characters. Her work has earned her nominations for an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award, highlighting her versatility and success across film, television, and theater.

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August 9, 1985: Anna Kendrick Born

On August 9, 1985, Anna Cooke Kendrick was born in the United States. She is an American actress known for playing upbeat and endearing characters in comedies and musicals.

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2009: Began dating Edgar Wright

In 2009, Anna Kendrick began dating English filmmaker Edgar Wright after they met while filming Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

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March 2013: Split from Edgar Wright

In March 2013, Anna Kendrick split up with English filmmaker Edgar Wright.

February 2014: Began dating Ben Richardson

In February 2014, Anna Kendrick began dating English cinematographer Ben Richardson after they met while filming Drinking Buddies.

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April 8, 2016: Mr. Right Release

On April 8, 2016, Anna Kendrick starred in the action comedy Mr. Right, which premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival and was released on this day.

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November 15, 2016: Scrappy Little Nobody Publication

On November 15, 2016, Anna Kendrick's memoir, Scrappy Little Nobody, was published.

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2016: Allison P. Davis remarks on Kendrick's likeability

In 2016, Allison P. Davis of The Ringer remarked that Anna Kendrick has remained likeable by avoiding the backlash commonly associated with overexposure.

2016: Memoir Scrappy Little Nobody released

In 2016, Anna Kendrick's memoir "Scrappy Little Nobody" was released, in which she wrote "Motherhood isn't for me."

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March 3, 2017: Table 19 Released

On March 3, 2017, Anna Kendrick starred in Table 19, which was released on this day.

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December 22, 2017: Pitch Perfect 3 Released

On December 22, 2017, Anna Kendrick reprised her role as Beca Mitchell in Pitch Perfect 3, released on this day.

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2017: Elle writer describes Kendrick as warm and honest

In 2017, Elle writer Antonia Blyth described Anna Kendrick as warm, friendly, and honest "with none of the typical celebrity reserve", despite her growing fame.

September 2018: A Simple Favor and Hilton Adverts

In September 2018, Anna Kendrick starred as Stephanie Smothers in the mystery-thriller film A Simple Favor. Also in September 2018, Kendrick began appearing in a series of advertisements across a range of media for Hilton Hotels.

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April 10, 2020: Trolls World Tour Released

On April 10, 2020, Anna Kendrick reprised her role as Poppy in the sequel Trolls World Tour. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Universal Pictures released the film via video on-demand platforms as a digital rental.

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2020: Split from Ben Richardson and began dating Bill Hader

In 2020, Anna Kendrick split from Ben Richardson and began dating actor Bill Hader.

April 22, 2021: Stowaway Released

On April 22, 2021, Anna Kendrick starred as the lead in Stowaway, a science-fiction thriller which was released on this day.

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2022: Ended relationship with Bill Hader

In 2022, Anna Kendrick ended her relationship with actor Bill Hader.

2023: Alice Darling breaks Kendrick's image

In 2023, The Globe and Mail film critic Barry Hertz said Anna Kendrick has spent much of her career since Pitch Perfect perfecting "the funny-perky-nerdy-but-cool-girl image", finally breaking it with 2023's Alice Darling.

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