“Voiceover excited me and terrified me. I thought I was going to be really bad at it. It was so freeing and fun to not have to wait for 10 minutes between every setup. They just throw you a direction, and you just say it.”

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.