Anna Faris
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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.
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Brokeback Mountain (2005)
as Lashawn Malone
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Primetime (2026)
as Mary Hansen
Scary Movie (2026)
as Cindy
Scary Movie (2000)
as Cindy
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)
as Sam Sparks (voice)
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
as Cindy
22 Jump Street (2014)
as Anna (uncredited)
My Spy The Eternal City (2024)
as Nancy
The Dictator (2012)
as Zoey
Scary Movie 4 (2006)
as Cindy
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
as Jeanette (voice)
Scary Movie 3 (2003)
as Cindy
Lost in Translation (2003)
as Kelly
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015)
as Jeanette (voice)
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013)
as Sam Sparks (voice)
Smiley Face (2007)
as Jane F.
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)
as Jeanette (voice)
The Emoji Movie (2017)
as Jailbreak (voice)
Waiting... (2005)
as Serena
Spa Weekend (2026)
as Sophie
Movie 43 (2013)
as Vanessa (segment "The Proposition")
The Hot Chick (2002)
as April
The House Bunny (2008)
as Shelley
Yogi Bear (2010)
as Rachel
What's Your Number? (2011)
as Ally Darling
My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006)
as Hannah
I, Object (2026)
as Abigail
Overboard (2018)
as Kate Sullivan
Just Friends (2005)
as Samantha James
I Give It a Year (2013)
as Chloe
Take Me Home Tonight (2011)
as Wendy Franklin
Eden (1998)
as Dithy
Observe and Report (2009)
as Brandi
Keanu (2016)
as Self (uncredited)
Super Manny (2013)
as Sam Sparks (voice)
Mama's Boy (2007)
as Nora Flannigan
Lovers Lane (2000)
as Jannelle Bay
May (2003)
as Polly
The Estate (2022)
as Savanna
Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009)
as Cassie
The Spleenectomy (2008)
as Danielle / Dr. Fields
LeapFrog (—)
as Aura
The Little Pageant That Could (2024)
as Self (archive footage)
Winter Break (2003)
as Justine
Steve's First Bath (2014)
as Sam Sparks (voice)
Deception: A Mother’s Secret (1991)
as Liz
Guilty Hearts (2007)
as Jane Conelly
Southern Belles (2005)
as Belle Scott