Acting · Baltimore, Maryland, USA · Born November 29, 1976
Anna Kay Faris (born November 29, 1976) is an American actress. She rose to prominence for her comedic roles, particularly the lead part of Cindy Campbell in the Scary Movie films (2000–2026). Faris' film credits include May, The Hot Chick (both 2002), Lost in Translation (2003), Brokeback Mountain, Just Friends (both 2005), My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006), Smiley Face (2007), The House Bunny (2008), What's Your Number? (2011), The Dictator (2012), and Overboard (2018). She also had voice-over roles in the film franchises Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009–2013) and Alvin and the Chipmunks (2009–2015). On television, Faris played the recurring role of Erica in the tenth and final season of the NBC sitcom Friends (2004) and the co-lead of Christy Plunkett in the CBS sitcom Mom (2013–2020). Outside of acting, she created and hosted the advice podcast Unqualified (2015–2023). She wrote a 2017 memoir of the same name, which became a New York Times bestseller.
MoviePrimetime
2026
MovieSpa Weekend
2026
MovieI, Object
2026
MovieScary Movie
2026
as Cindy
TVThe Claudia Winkleman Show
2026
as Self
TVIt's Florida, Man.
2024
as Whitney
MovieMy Spy The Eternal City
2024
as Nancy
MovieThe Little Pageant That Could
2024
as Self (archive footage)
TVAfter Midnight
2024
as Self - Guest
TVKrapopolis
2023
as Nanini (voice)
MovieThe Estate
2022
as Savanna
TVA Little Late with Lilly Singh
2019
as Self
TVThe Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self
MovieOverboard
2018
as Kate Sullivan
TVThe Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale
2018
as Sandy
MovieThe Emoji Movie
2017
as Jailbreak (voice)
TVChelsea
2016
as Self
MovieKeanu
2016
as Self (uncredited)
MovieAlvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
2015
as Jeanette (voice)
TVAlvinnn!!! and The Chipmunks
2015
as Jeanette Miller (Voice)
TVThe Late Late Show with James Corden
2015
as Self
Movie22 Jump Street
2014
as Anna (uncredited)
TVLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self - Guest
MovieSteve's First Bath
2014
as Sam Sparks (voice)
TVHave You Been Paying Attention?
2013
as Self - Video Quizmaster
MovieSuper Manny
2013
as Sam Sparks (voice)
MovieCloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
2013
as Sam Sparks (voice)
TVMom
2013
as Christy Plunkett
MovieI Give It a Year
2013
as Chloe
MovieMovie 43
2013
as Vanessa (segment "The Proposition")
MovieThe Dictator
2012
as Zoey
MovieAlvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
2011
as Jeanette (voice)
MovieWhat's Your Number?
2011
as Ally Darling
MovieTake Me Home Tonight
2011
as Wendy Franklin
MovieYogi Bear
2010
as Rachel
TVConan
2010
as Self
MovieAlvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
2009
as Jeanette (voice)
MovieCloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
2009
as Sam Sparks (voice)
TVWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
MovieFrequently Asked Questions About Time Travel
2009
as Cassie
MovieObserve and Report
2009
as Brandi
MovieThe Spleenectomy
2008
as Danielle / Dr. Fields
MovieThe House Bunny
2008
as Shelley
MovieMama's Boy
2007
as Nora Flannigan
MovieSmiley Face
2007
as Jane F.
TVPhineas and Ferb
2007
as Samantha Sweetwater (voice)
MovieGuilty Hearts
2007
as Jane Conelly
MovieMy Super Ex-Girlfriend
2006
as Hannah
MovieScary Movie 4
2006
as Cindy Campbell
MovieJust Friends
2005
as Samantha James
The Reichen Show
2005
as Self - Guest
MovieBrokeback Mountain
2005
as Lashawn Malone
MovieWaiting...
2005
as Serena
MovieSouthern Belles
2005
as Belle Scott
The Tony Danza Show
2004
as Self - Guest
TVEntourage
2004
as Anna Faris
MovieScary Movie 3
2003
as Cindy Campbell
MovieLost in Translation
2003
as Kelly
TVThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
The New Tom Green Show
2003
as Self
MovieMay
2003
as Polly
MovieWinter Break
2003
as Justine
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
MovieThe Hot Chick
2002
as April
MovieScary Movie 2
2001
as Cindy Campbell
MovieScary Movie
2000
as Cindy Campbell
MovieLovers Lane
2000
as Jannelle Bay
MovieEden
1998
as Dithy
TVThe View
1997
as Self
TVKing of the Hill
1997
as Lisa (voice)
TVMADtv
1995
as Self
TVFriends
1994
as Erica
TVThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
MovieDeception: A Mother’s Secret
1991
as Liz
TVThe Simpsons
1989
as Ashley (Female Hacker) (voice)
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host
TVPeople's Choice Awards
1975
as Self - Host
