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Anna Kendrick is an American actress and singer. She is known for her role in Up in The Air, Twilght, and Pitch Perfect. She had a worldwide hit with The Cup Song.

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1 Jun, 2015

Glamour cover

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Kendrick appears on the cover of June 2015 issue of Glamour. She talks about gender bias in Hollywood and turning 30.

I felt different at 29 because 29, to me, is 30. There are times when I still feel like an actual toddler in a grown-up—well, semi-grown-up—body. But other times I can’t wait to actually be 30, just so I can say things like, ‘I’m 30. I don’t have time for that. F–k off!’

1 May, 2015

Glamour UK cover

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Kendrick appears on the cover of May 2015 issue of Glamour UK. She talks about her role in Pitch Perfect 2 and why she still finds posing on red capet uncomfotable.

Every year that goes by, I think that my on-camera smile is going to get easier…And it’s got worse and worse, to the point where I’m giving that Britney Spears terrified smile, where the lips are upturned, but there’s nothing but fear in the eyes.

18 Feb, 2015

The Edit interview

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Kendrick, says she’s not scared of growing old in Hollywood.

I know that things will be more complicated as an older actress, in ways that I can’t anticipate, but I would really enjoy getting to the point where the reason I’m getting roles or not isn’t based on if somebody thinks I’m hot enough.

1 Feb, 2015

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Kendrick appears on the cover of the February 2015 issue of Fashion magazine. She talks about her parents’ divorce, her passion for musical theatre, and finding her Prince Charming.

The wrong kind of guy to fall in love with is the guy who will let go of the steering wheel as a joke. A guy who finds it amusing to make you uncomfortable – which is more common that you’d think – is someone you want to avoid.

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Kendrick appears on the cover of the February 2015 issue of Nylon magazine. She talks about dating, confidence, and Ryan Gosling.

The great torture from my teen years into my mid-20s was trying to get attention from guys who were not interested in me—like, at all. So I’m happy that now my type is a nice guy who likes me back.

24 Dec, 2014

Into the Woods

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Kendrick plays Cinderella in this family musical directed by Rob Marshall, based on the Broadway musical, written by Stephen Sondheim, which is a combination of several Brothers Grimm stories.Meryl Streep stars as a wicked witch who places a curse on a baker and his wife who hope to have children. Co-starring Emily Blunt and Johnny Depp, and a large cast of others in

I had never considered myself a Cinderella. I always thought of myself as Little Red because I’m a little weirdo… So playing Cinderella, not only did I have to wrap my brain around being the sweet ingénue, but I had to get my voice ready to be more sweet and light and more of a true soprano, which I’ve never been before.

Into The Woods Official Trailer (2014) - Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep Movie HD

10 Dec, 2014

On Air interview

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Kendrick gives an interview to Ryan Seacrest during On Air With Ryan Seacrest about her role in the film Into The Woods. 

I love this version of Cinderella because she’s got Chris Pine (the Prince) chasing after her and she’s still not totally convinced and I love that about her. She’s a lady that knows she’s worth it. He’s a great singer! He was so shy about it in rehearsals. He’s like Frank Sinatra! I want this man to sing me to sleep.

1 Dec, 2014

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anna-kendrick-marie-claire-december-2014Kendrick appears on the cover of the December 2014 issue of Marie Claire magazine. She talks about having her looks scrutinized, her role in Into the Woods, and on taking a short break.

The character is thoughtful and complicated. You see what happens after she marries the prince, when you start to face problems in seemingly perfect situations. The interesting thing about her is she overthinks things, she’s uncertain – we don’t see that in most versions. In a lot of ways, I think it’s this incredibly brave story. She’s neglected and abused her entire life, she finally gets love and it’s not the kind of love she was looking for, and she stands up for herself.

17 Oct, 2014

Happy Christmas

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In this comedy directed by Joe Swanberg, Kendrick stars as Jenny, whose filmmaker brother invites her to live with his family over the holidays. Jenny proves to be an irresponsible babysitter for his brother’s toddler, but is able to help his write wife Kelly write a fast erotic novel. Co- starring are Joe Swanberg, Melanie Lynskey, Mark Webber and Lena Dunham. On her character, Jenny:

Ultimately, she’s so confident and so ashamed of herself that she has to kind of retreat back to feeling like she can just talk her way around an apology without ever really giving one. And, I think that’s something that I struggle with, too. Being able to express myself directly, talking my way around it, and then expecting the other person to know what I’m feeling.

Happy Christmas TRAILER 1 (2014) - Anna Kendrick, Lena Dunham Movie HD

 

27 Sep, 2014

Private photos leaked

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Kendrick is among the latest celebrities whose private photos have been leaked. However, the female singer’s photos show nothing indecent or revealing.

I’m paranoid, and with good reason, clearly, as we’ve learned from the last couple of weeks.

11 Sep, 2014

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Kendrick discusses her achievements and challenges over the last five years, with Richard Crouse.

If there is something really incredible everybody wants it so I audition. It’s a competitive business by nature. I know that room and that line of two hundred girls. I didn’t have to dig that deep to know the anxiety and self doubt. Obviously it was a lot more fun to be working on a movie where I’m doing that and not going home and crying into my pillow. That was a fun thing to perform and see inside her head and talk about the indignity of not being paid attention to when you are trying to perform for somebody.

Richard Crouse interviews Anna Kendrick on "The Last Five Years"

8 Sep, 2014

Cake

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In this drama directed by Patrick Tobin and produced by Jennifer Aniston, Kendrick stars as Nina, who commits suicide after attending group therapy for chronic pain. Nina’s ghost comes back to haunt Claire (Aniston), as she develops a relationship with Nina’s widowed husband. Co-starring Sam Worthington. Kendrick on working with Aniston:

She is next-level incredible in this. To be honest, while we were making the movie I just wanted to shout from the rooftops how incredible she was on set, and what an extraordinary performance she was giving. She just brought it every day.

Cake - Official Trailer - Warner Bros UK

1 Jul, 2014

Elle cover

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t7gmw4r5rr3xwmrtKendrick appears on the cover of the July 2014 issue of Elle magazine. She talks about her sex appeal and divorce.

I hate when people think you’re broken because your parents are divorced. And I really reject the idea of staying together for the kids. If they’re growing up in a house that’s not healthy, it’s better to know that’s not the model of what marriage should be.

12 May, 2014

Fast Company: 2014 Most Creative People

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Fast Company magazine says Kendrick is one of 2014’s Most Creative People. As part of the feature, Kendrick stars in The Call, a short film made for the magazine and directed by Eric Ogden.

Not only is strategy not my strong suit, it doesn’t even enter into my thought process.

She talks about her recent experience buying a car with Aubrey Plaza.

I’m a terrible negotiator. The guy was doing all the cliché car-salesman things, playing hardball and going to talk to his manager, and all I could say was, ‘Why are you being so mean? Stop it!

Anna Kendrick Has a Mysterious New Job | Fast Company

5 Apr, 2014

Hosts SNL with Pharrell Williams

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Kendrick hosts Saturday Night Live, with Williams as a musical guest. Williams performs Happy and Marilyn Monroe, and Kendrick participates in sketches are performed throughout the night. Kendrick on pre-show jitters:

I’m so scared. All my friends have been really really nice about it. But a lot of my friends have been trying to suggest skits that aren’t around anymore.

SNL Promo: Anna Kendrick and Pharrell Williams

7 Feb, 2014

Pitch Perfect 2

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Kendrick confirms that she will star in the sequel of the Pitch Perfect movie.

I’m very excited! I mean I’ve signed on with no script, so you know, if it becomes about parasailing instead of singing, don’t blame me!

28 Jan, 2014

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Kendrick discusses her encounter with Beyonce and Katy Perry during the Grammys night. Kendrick (on Beyonce):

We said we’ll just walk past her to get some of the aura. We walked past. My friends was like, dude, she was like motioning to you and You just walked past her. And the panic. I didn’t quite know what to do. But I thought once in a lifetime, just do it. I went back and I just — I was like, I’m so sorry to do this, I just wanted to meet you, you’re such an inspiration. She stood up, she was so nice and points to Jay-Z and she was like, we just watched you on the Kennedy center honors, and you’re so cute in your little red dress, which means she actually watched it, or I was having a stroke. And I imagined the entire thing.

Anna Kendrick's Intimate Beyonce & Katy Perry Encounters | CONAN on TBS