Anna Faris

Biography

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 (2000–2006). 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.

Most Known For

The Simpsons

as Ashley (Female Hacker) (voice)

Friends

as Erica

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest

Late Night with Seth Meyers

as Self

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)

King of the Hill

as Lisa (voice)

King of the Hill

as Stoned Hippie Chick / Teen Girl Hippie (voice)

Conan

as Self

Phineas and Ferb

as Samantha Sweetwater (voice)

Mom

as Christy Plunkett

The View

as Self

The Late Late Show with James Corden

as Self

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self - Guest

Entourage

as Anna Faris

After Midnight

as Self - Guest

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Krapopolis

as Nanini (voice)

Alvinnn!!! and The Chipmunks

as Jeanette Miller (Voice)