Anna Faris

Anna Faris

Biography

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 (2000–2006).

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.

🎬 Movies Featuring Anna Faris

Toy Story 5

Toy Story 5 (2026)

as Snappy (voice)
Scary Movie

Scary Movie (2026)

as Cindy Campbell
Overboard

Overboard (2018)

as Kate Sullivan
The Emoji Movie

The Emoji Movie (2017)

as Jailbreak (voice)
Keanu

Keanu (2016)

as Self (uncredited)
22 Jump Street

22 Jump Street (2014)

as Anna (uncredited)
Steve's First Bath

Steve's First Bath (2014)

as Sam Sparks (voice)
Super Manny

Super Manny (2013)

as Sam Sparks (voice)
Movie 43

Movie 43 (2013)

as Vanessa (segment "The Proposition")
The Spleenectomy

The Spleenectomy (2008)

as Danielle / Dr. Fields
Mama's Boy

Mama's Boy (2007)

as Nora Flannigan
Scary Movie 4

Scary Movie 4 (2006)

as Cindy Campbell
Just Friends

Just Friends (2005)

as Samantha James
Scary Movie 3

Scary Movie 3 (2003)

as Cindy Campbell
Scary Movie 2

Scary Movie 2 (2001)

as Cindy Campbell
Scary Movie

Scary Movie (2000)

as Cindy Campbell
Lovers Lane

Lovers Lane (2000)

as Jannelle Bay