When Twilight first came out in 2008, young Anna Kendrick's performance was naturally overshadowed by Kristen Steward's and Robert Pattison's. After all, she had a minor role: she played Bella's bestie, Jessica Stanley. She also appeared in the second, third and fourth installment of the saga. The latter was released in 2011.

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What has Anna Kendrick been up to in the past decade? She's been incredibly busy, not taking a single year off since 2008 even though she certainly can afford to. She's transformed from a 23 year-old girl into a 35 year-old woman who knows exactly what she does and doesn't want.

10 'Up in the Air' (2009) Got The Critics' Attention

In 2009, Anna starred alongside in Up in the Air (2009), a comedy-drama about a corporate HR representative who travels a lot by air. Kendrick played an ambitious 23 year-old and received several noteworthy nominations for Best Supporting Actress: she in the run for an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA.

She proved to the world that she's not just some forgettable face, but somebody who has a bright future in the entertainment industry.

9 She Became A Household Name Overnight, Thanks To 'Pitch Perfect' (2012)

Kendrick has landed several roles between 2009 and 2012, such as playing Joseph Gordon-Levitt' therapist in 50/50 and Stacey Pilgrim in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

The superhero rom-com is considered a classic now, but it wasn't that big of a success when it first came to the big screens. Both movies ended up being some of the best Anna has starred in so far.

In 2012, Anna Kendrick landed a role that undoubtedly changed the course of her life. Pitch Perfect is a franchise with three installments and she grew more famous with each and every one of them.

8 She Met Her Boyfriend On Set Of 'Drinking Buddies' (2013)

In 2013, Anna Kendrick shared the screen with Olivia Wilde, the New Girl star Jake Johnson, and Ron Livingston.

"Drinking Buddies" isn't just one of her most memorable movies, it's also a project that has special value in regards to her personal life. She met her current boyfriend, Ben Richardson, on set. He's a cinematographer and they officially started dating the year after.

7 'End of Watch' (2012)

It's not just rom-coms that Anna Kendrick can do. In 2012, she also starred in End of Watch, an action thriller about two LAPD officers.

The relatable and laid-back admitted to touching co-star's Jake Gyllenhaal's shaved head while filming the movie. And here's a fun fact: that scene of the two having fun in the car while 'Hey Ma' is playing was not scripted. It's just Anna being her true, exuberant self.

6 She Became A Princess In 'Into the Woods' (2014)

Anna Kendrick had been keeping herself so busy that there was no time for her to get involved in any scandals or have a turbulent private life. The next highlight of her career is Into the Woods where she played Cinderella.

She performed as the famous princess at the Oscars as well. According to Vanity Fair, she doesn't enjoy performing life at all. Every time she does it, she swears to herself that it's the last time she's doing it.

5 'Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates' (2016) And Her Fascination With Efron

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates is a raunchy rom-com starring Zac Efron, Audrey Plaza, and Adam DeVine. Efron and Kendrick often praised one another when promoting the movie, which led to some rumors about them dating. Efron had just broken up with Sami Miré and Anna was also single at that moment in time.

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But that's all there was: just rumors. Anna did, however, speak of Efron's magnetism. She likened his charisma to Charles Mason. Funnily enough, Efron did end up playing the creepy, yet charismatic serial killer, Ted Bundy. In 2020, she joined him in France in Down to Earth with Zac Efron in 2020.

4 She Became A Part Of Yet Another Franchise, 'Trolls' (2016)

No wonder Anna was drowning in job offers: she's incredibly talented, likable, and versatile. In 2016, she voiced Poppy from Trolls. There, she met Justin Timberlake, her co-star. The two have developed a wholesome friendship and couldn't have been more excited to join forces again for Trolls World Tour. 

This isn't the first movie she did as a voice actor, though. She first lent her voice in 2012 to a character called Courtney Babcock from ParaNorman (2012).

3 She Wrote A Memoir In 2016

She acts, she sings, she writes. In 2016, she released an autobiography, called Scrappy Little Nobody. It covers her childhood, the times she had on Broadway as a teenager, her rise to fame, and the highlights of her career, such as performing at Oscars.

2 Blake Lively & Anna Kendrick In 'A Simple Favor' (2018)

In 2018, Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick starred in a comedic thriller, filled with unpredictable plot twists and proved yet again to the world that they are truly talented and multi-faceted actors. It's perfect for fans of Gone Girl and Girl on the Train.

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Anna Kendrick's net worth is now estimated to be around $20 million, which is not really that much considering just how long her filmography is already.

1 The Star of HBO's 'Love Life' (2020)

HBO's Love Life is an anthology series that focuses on one person per season. The star of season 1 was Anna Kendrick who portrayed Darby Carter. The show follows Darby through a series of dramatic events from her life, mostly related to love and relationships.

This is far from Anna's television debut, though. Her Lip Sync battle with Krasinski and SNL stints just further solidified her status as one of the most beloved celebrities in the world.

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