Anna Kay Faris (born November 29, 1976) is an American actress and singer known for her comic roles. Faris has appeared in the Scary Movie series of films, The Hot Chick (2002), Lost in Translation (2003), and My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006). In 2008, she had a starring role in The House Bunny, for which she earned an MTV Movie Awards nomination.

Her recent and upcoming films include Young Americans, Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel, and Observe and Report. She also provided voice acting in the animated film Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and the upcoming film Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.

Early life

Faris was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of Karen, an elementary school teacher, and Jack Faris, a sociologist. She has a brother, Robert, and grew up in Edmonds, Washington.Krug, Kurt Anthony. "Edmonds actress having fun with 'Scary' movies, growing career." The Seattle Times. April 21, 2006. Accessed Aug 12, 2006. Her parents encouraged her to pursue acting when she was young, and she gave her first professional acting performance at age 9, at the Seattle Repertory Theater. After attending Edmonds Woodway High School, she studied English literature at the University of Washington.