Anna Kendrick first came to our attention as Jessica in the Twilight series, but it wasn’t until she burst on to our screens in Up in the Air that we really began to understand we had a real star on our hands. Here are nine reasons we love her…
1. One of the funniest women in the business
A lot of the gals in Hollywood are told how they are expected to act on a daily basis, Anna doesn’t seem to be one of that brigade.
2. This tweet about Ryan Gosling
Speaking up for us women there, Anna.
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3. Her concentrating face
Too funny.
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4. That Appearance in Pitch Perfect
It was perfect.
5. She Really, Really Likes Dogs
Really.
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6. Up in the Air
If you outshine George Clooney, you are on to something.
7. Her Twitter Bio
Selling herself short.
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8. She really likes food…
And cupcakes. She is our hero.
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9. This video.
Just unbelievably brilliant.