If you are a fan of the Scary Movie franchise, then you must have noticed the blonde girl who appears in several of the films. Her name is Anna Faris and she played the role of Cindy Campbell in the first four Scary Movie films.
Early Life and Career
Anna Kay Faris was born on November 29, 1976, in Baltimore, Maryland. She grew up in Edmonds, Washington and attended Edmonds-Woodway High School. Faris showed an early interest in acting and began her career at the age of nine when she appeared in a play at the Seattle Repertory Theater.
Rise to Fame
Faris rose to fame after playing Cindy Campbell in Scary Movie (2000), a parody of Scream and other horror movies. She went on to reprise her role in Scary Movie 2 (2001), Scary Movie 3 (2003), and Scary Movie 4 (2006). Her performance in these films earned her critical acclaim and established her as a comedic actor.
Other Notable Roles
Apart from Scary Movie, Faris has appeared in several other films such as The House Bunny (2008), What’s Your Number? (2011), and Overboard (2018). She has also lent her voice to animated characters including Jeanette Miller in the Alvin and the Chipmunks film series.
Personal Life
Faris was married to actor Ben Indra from 2004 to 2008. She then married actor Chris Pratt in 2009 but they separated in August 2017.
The couple finalized their divorce in October 2018. Faris has one child, a son named Jack, with Pratt.
Conclusion
Anna Faris may have risen to fame through her role in Scary Movie, but she has proven herself to be a versatile actor with several notable roles to her name. Her comedic talent and charming personality have made her a fan favorite, and we can’t wait to see what she will do next.
