Anna Kendrick was born on August 9, 1985, in Portland, Maine, and over the years she has become one of Hollywood’s most recognizable – and relatable – stars. Whether you know her as Beca from the “Pitch Perfect” movies or recall her standout turn opposite George Clooney in “Up in the Air,” Kendrick’s mix of sharp wit, talent, and self-deprecating humor has carved her a unique place in show business.
Her big break came with “Up in the Air” in 2009, which scored her an Academy Award nomination and put her on the map beyond her early theater days. But let’s be honest: for many people, it was her performance in “Pitch Perfect” – and her catchy rendition of “Cups” – that made her a pop culture staple. Off-screen, Anna’s genuine, sometimes awkward, and often hilarious presence in interviews and on social media has only won her more fans.
Behind the scenes, Anna Kendrick has always managed to strike a balance between fame and her private life. Unlike many celebrities who broadcast every aspect of their relationships, Anna is mostly tight-lipped. She’s made a point to keep her personal life just that – personal.
As of 2023, Anna is reportedly dating comedian Bill Hader. Their relationship, which is believed to have started around 2020, has been kept largely under wraps. Neither has talked much about it publicly, which seems perfectly in character for Anna. Before Hader, she dated cinematographer Ben Richardson, whom she met filming “Drinking Buddies” in 2013. Their years together were almost entirely out of the press. Even further back, Anna was in a relationship with director Edgar Wright after meeting on “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” another romance that avoided the Hollywood spotlight.
Anna has addressed her approach to dating and privacy before. In her memoir, “Scrappy Little Nobody,” she jokes candidly about her awkwardness and how strange the whole dating-while-famous thing can be. “I’m a terrible girlfriend,” she once said in an interview. “I always want to be funny, but sometimes people just want you to listen.” That self-awareness filters into how she handles rumors and tabloid buzz – never really playing into it and, more often than not, just focusing on her work.
Media and fans sometimes try to link her to other co-stars, like Zac Efron or Sam Rockwell, but Anna tends to brush off these rumors. What seems to matter to her is what’s genuine, not what will make headlines. Lately, as she’s been promoting her directorial debut “Woman of the Hour,” Anna’s kept the attention squarely on her creative life, not her personal one.
Past Relationships
Alex Edelman
Bill Hader
Ben Richardson
Jake Gyllenhaal
Edgar Wright
Jason Henriques
Maybe that’s what makes her so refreshing in an age of oversharing. Anna Kendrick’s story is a reminder that it’s possible to be successful and still hold something back for yourself. Whether she’s belting out an a cappella tune or turning a red carpet moment into a punchline on social media, she continues to do things on her own terms – relationship status completely optional.