Anna Faris (born November 29, 1976) is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She gained prominence for her role as Cindy Campbell in the comedy film series Scary Movie (2000–2006) and for portraying Melissa D'Angelo on the sitcom Mom (2013–2021).
Early Life and Education
- Born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Laura (née Inman) and Jack Faris.
- Grew up in Vallejo, California; attended the University of the Pacific before transferring to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, where she studied acting.
Career Highlights
Film
- Debuted in the independent film The Last Supper (1999).
- Starred in Lost in Translation (2003) and The House Bunny (2008).
- Featured in Just Friends (2005), Smiley Face (2007), and The Dictator (2012).
Television
- Guest‑starred on series such as Friends, Entourage, and Nurse Jackie.
- Lead role in the CBS sitcom Mom, earning four Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (2014–2017).
Production
- Co‑executive producer of Mom and the Netflix comedy series The Great Indoors (2016–2017).
Personal Life
- Married actor Charlie Sheen in 2001; the couple divorced in 2005.
- Married actor Michael Barrett in 2015; the couple has one child, a son born in 2018.
Recognition
- Nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards (2014–2017).
- Listed by People magazine in 2014 as one of the "World’s Most Beautiful Women".
Philanthropy
- Supports charitable organizations focused on children’s health and education, including the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
Recent Work
- Appeared in the 2023 Netflix comedy series Very Hard Choices (pilot phase).
- Continues to act in film and television projects as of 2024.
All information presented reflects publicly available, verifiable sources up to 2024.
