“There will always be a part of me that wants to do a movie musical. I feel like you're doing yourself a disservice when you say something like that, because you never know if that thing is gonna come along and be right, but I'd be lying if I said that that wasn't true.”

American actress, singer, and film director

Anna Kendrick is an American actress, singer, and film director. She is known for playing upbeat, endearing characters in comedies and musicals, and has been recognized with nominations for an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and a Tony Award. Her work has often centered on light, character-driven roles that combine wit and warmth. Across film, television, and stage, she has built a profile as a performer whose appeal comes from both comic timing and musical work.