Profession/Career: | Actress, Singer |
Net Worth: | $21 million (2022) |
Best Known For: | Pitch Perfect 1, 2, & 3 |
College: | Bates College (debunked, she did not attend college) |
Real Name: | Anna Cooke Kendrick |
Date of Birth (Age): | August 9, 1985 (37 years old) |
Place of Birth: | Portland, Maine |
Height: | 5 ft 2 in |
Frequently Associated With
- Brittany Snow
- Rebel Wilson
- Pitch Perfect
- Twilight
Net Worth of Anna Kendrick
Anna Kendrick’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $21 million as of 2022. The majority of her money come from her work in the film franchise Pitch Perfect.
Anna Kendrick Early Life
Anna Kendrick was born on August 9, 1985, in Portland, Maine, USA. She grew up in a small town called Deering in the Greater Portland area. Her father, William Kendrick, was a history teacher, and her mother, Janice Kendrick, worked as an accountant.
Anna Kendrick has an older brother named Michael Cooke Kendrick, who is also an actor. Her parents were divorced when she was 15 years old, and she lived with her mother after the divorce.
Anna Kendrick started her career in acting at a young age. When she was just 10 years old, she appeared in a Broadway musical called “High Society.” She attended Deering High School, where she was a member of the school’s theater group. She graduated in 2003 and moved to New York City to pursue her acting career.
Despite starting her career at a young age, Anna Kendrick has said that she had a relatively normal childhood. She enjoyed reading books, playing sports, and spending time with her friends and family. She has also been open about her struggles with anxiety and depression, which she has experienced since she was a child.
Did Anna Kendrick Grow Up Rich or Poor?
Anna Kendrick grew up in Portland, Maine where she said people were looking forward to getting out of that town one day. She grew up lower middle class, having parents who worked as a schoolteacher and an accountant, but always had an air of humility about her. She states, “Humility was an important part of the way I grew up, but I found it to be less common in California”. She’s worked hard at getting to where she is due to her natural acting and musical talents rather than her connection to Hollywood.
Anna Kendrick’s Big Break
Fame-wise, the big break for Anna came with her role in Twilight, where she played Jessica Stanley. She recalls the moment as having brought her “the creepy super-fame”. She recalls how she had been doing independent films for barely any money prior, and how Twilight not only gave her an awesome paycheck, but also paid for her room and board along with it. She loved everything about the project.
Anna Kendrick’s Main Source of Wealth
However, Anna’s big break in terms of monetary compensation came from the Pitch Perfect franchise. The second installment, Pitch Perfect 2, grossed over $280 million and has been recorded as the highest grossing musical comedy in history. Pitch Perfect 3 came in a close second.
Anna Kendrick’s Boyfriend
Anna Kendrick is currently dating Bill Hader, though not much is known of their relationship as they are both very private about it. Apparently, this has been going on since 2021, but the public knew nothing about it until the very beginning of 2022. Still, details are sparse on it.
Anna Kendrick’s Family
Anna’s father is William Kendrick, who was a schoolteacher and Janice Kendrick, who was an accountant. She also has an older brother by the name of Michael Cooke Kendrick who is an actor as well.
He has appeared in several movies and TV shows, including “Looking for an Echo,” “The Marc Pease Experience,” and “Raising Flagg.” He also had a recurring role on the TV show “Fear the Walking Dead.”