Anna Faris
Acting
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.
Known for
Acting76
movieScary Movie
2026
Cindy Campbell
tvIt's Florida, Man.
2024
Whitney
movieThe Little Pageant That Could
2024
Self (archive footage)
tvAfter Midnight
2024
Self - Guest
tvKrapopolis
2023
Nanini (voice)
movieThe Estate
2022
Savanna
movieOverboard
2018
Kate Sullivan
movieThe Emoji Movie
2017
Jailbreak (voice)
tvChelsea
2016
Self
movieKeanu
2016
Self (uncredited)
movieAlvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
2015
Jeanette (voice)
tvAlvinnn!!! and The Chipmunks
2015
Jeanette Miller (Voice)
movie22 Jump Street
2014
Anna (uncredited)
tvLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014
Self - Guest
movieSteve's First Bath
2014
Sam Sparks (voice)
tvHave You Been Paying Attention?
2013
Self - Video Quizmaster
movieSuper Manny
2013
Sam Sparks (voice)
movieCloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
2013
Sam Sparks (voice)
tvMom
2013
Christy Plunkett
movieMovie 43
2013
Vanessa (segment "The Proposition")
movieAlvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
2011
Jeanette (voice)
movieWhat's Your Number?
2011
Ally Darling
movieTake Me Home Tonight
2011
Wendy Franklin
movieYogi Bear
2010
Rachel
tvConan
2010
Self
movieAlvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
2009
Jeanette (voice)
movieCloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
2009
Sam Sparks (voice)
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Guest
movieThe Spleenectomy
2008
Danielle / Dr. Fields
movieThe House Bunny
2008
Shelley
movieMama's Boy
2007
Nora Flannigan
movieSmiley Face
2007
Jane F.
tvPhineas and Ferb
2007
Samantha Sweetwater (voice)
movieGuilty Hearts
2007
Jane Conelly
movieScary Movie 4
2006
Cindy Campbell
movieJust Friends
2005
Samantha James
The Reichen Show
2005
Self - Guest
movieBrokeback Mountain
2005
Lashawn Malone
movieWaiting...
2005
Serena
movieSouthern Belles
2005
Belle Scott
The Tony Danza Show
2004
Self - Guest
tvEntourage
2004
Anna Faris
movieScary Movie 3
2003
Cindy Campbell
movieMay
2003
Polly
movieWinter Break
2003
Justine
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self / Self - Guest
movieScary Movie 2
2001
Cindy Campbell
movieScary Movie
2000
Cindy Campbell
movieLovers Lane
2000
Jannelle Bay
movieEden
1998
Dithy
tvThe View
1997
Self
tvKing of the Hill
1997
Lisa (voice) / Stoned Hippie Chick / Teen Girl Hippie (voice)
tvMADtv
1995
Self
tvFriends
1994
Erica
tvThe Simpsons
1989
Ashley (Female Hacker) (voice)
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Host / Self - Cameo (uncredited)
tvPeople's Choice Awards
1975
Self - Host / Self - Presenter
Production2
movieWhat's Your Number?
2011
Executive Producer
movieThe House Bunny
2008
Executive Producer