Anna Kendrick is an American film and stage actress. Anna Kendrick is best known for the roles of Natalie Keener in the 2009 film Up in the Air, and Jessica Stanley in the Twilight Saga film series.

Her other work includes the films Camp and Rocket Science and the Broadway musical High Society. Anna Kendrick is a Tony, Drama Desk, Screen Actors Guild, BAFTA, Golden Globe, Independent Spirit and Academy Award nominee.

Anna Kendrick was born in Portland, Maine. Anna Kendrick and her older brother, actor Michael Cooke K, attended Deering High School in Portland. She lists Parker Posey, Molly Shannon and Amy Poehler as her inspirations.