No matter what kinds of movies you like to watch, you probably know who Anna Kendrick is. Are you a fan of sparkly vampires? She was in Twilight. Oscar-nominated performances and/or George Clooney more your jam? She was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance in Up in the Air. Do you like quirky dramedies? She was in 50/50. Adore witty teen comedies? She was in Pitch Perfect (and she’ll also be in the sequel!), where she sings, dances and steals your heart.
If you already have a few favorite actresses, you may be wondering why you should make room in your heart for Anna Kendrick. Well, luckily, she’s only 5’2”, so you don’t have to make that much room. But we’ve compiled a few more reasons to adore her!
1. She’s an extraordinary actress.
We’ll get the most obvious part of her charm out of the way first: Anna is an incredibly gifted actress. She can toe the line between drama and comedy so perfectly that we’ve decided we’ll see absolutely anything she’s in. The Academy already acknowledged that Anna was wonderful in Up in the Air by nominating her for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role as the uptight Natalie Keener. If you’re watching a George Clooney movie and he isn’t the best part about it, that’s pretty impressive.
2. She has an amazing voice.
What were you doing when you were 12 years old? While you were making friendship bracelets and shopping at Claire’s when you were a kid, Anna Kendrick was busy acting in a 1998 Broadway production of the Cole Porter musical High Society as Dinah Lord. She was nominated for a Tony Award and won a Theatre World Award for her role. Being able to sing automatically makes anyone 10 times cooler, and Anna’s just taunting us with her greatness. Anna also turned the song “Cups” into a worldwide sensation.
3. She’s hilarious.
If I find a movie where my character wears sweatpants all the time I swear I'll do it for free #TheseAreFacts
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) November 23, 2013
In first grade when I'd tell my parents what I learned in class and they'd act amazed, I'd think "Shouldn't you know this shit already?"
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) January 2, 2014
Anna has that perfect balance of sarcasm and self-deprecation that makes us laugh. She’s incredibly quick on her feet, making her interviews fun to watch as she replies to the same old interview questions with various deadpan one-liners and entertaining stories. And as if we weren’t already infatuated with Anna, her sweet but sassy persona she shows off in her hilarious tweets only made us love her more.
4. She’s so stylish!
Whether she’s rocking a formal gown at a premiere or taking a casual stroll in jeans, there’s no denying that wherever Anna goes, heads will turn.
5. She’s super down-to-earth.
Anna likes to hang out at home in sweatpants. She understands how the Internet works. She cries at movies you’re not supposed to cry at (We’ve been there, Anna. We’ll never live down the time we cried during Bride Wars.). She feels most at peace when watching Netflix and shamelessly eating Taco Bell. Basically, she is us.
Anna’s gorgeous, talented and hilarious—the ultimate girl crush. Also, if you’re reading this, Anna, you’re totally invited to come over to our place and can eat some Cheesy Gordita Crunches and wear sweatpants with us. Also, can you teach us how to do that cup thing?