Anna Faris Biography: Husband, Age, Son, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Anna Faris is an American actress, comedian, and producer, best known for her comedic roles in the Scary Movie franchise (2000–2006) and films like The House Bunny (2008) and What’s Your Number? (2011).

She gained further acclaim for her starring role as Christy Plunkett in the CBS sitcom Mom (2013–2020) and as the host of the podcast Unqualified, where she offers humorous relationship advice.

Profile

• Full Name: Anna Kay Faris
• Stage Name: Anna Faris
• Born: November 29, 1976
• Age: 48 years old
• Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Producer, Podcaster
• Height: 165 cm (5’5″)
• Parent: Jack Faris (father), Karen Faris (mother)
• Siblings: Robert Faris (brother)
• Spouse: Michael Barrett (m. 2021), Chris Pratt, Ben Indra
• Children: Jack Pratt
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $30,000,000

Early Life and Education

Anna Kay Faris was born on November 29, 1976, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Jack Faris, a sociology professor, and Karen Faris, a special education teacher.

Her ethnicity is of English, German, Scottish, French, Dutch, and Welsh descent, and her religious beliefs are not publicly emphasized.

Her parents encouraged her creativity, enrolling her in drama classes.

She attended Edmonds-Woodway High School, graduating in 1994, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in English literature from the University of Washington in 1999.

Her early acting experiences in local productions, like Danger: Memory!, shaped her comedic talent.

Career

Anna Faris began her career with a role in the TV movie Her Rebellion (1999) and made her film debut in Eden (1996).

Her breakthrough came as Cindy Campbell in Scary Movie (2000), followed by sequels in 2001, 2003, and 2006.

She showcased her comedic flair in films like The Hot Chick (2002), Lost in Translation (2003), and Just Friends (2005).

She starred as Shelley Darlingson in The House Bunny (2008), which she also co-produced, and played Ally Darling in What’s Your Number? (2011).

Her role as Christy Plunkett in Mom (2013–2020) earned critical praise across eight seasons.

Faris has voiced characters in animated films like Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009–2013) and The Emoji Movie (2017).

Awards and Nominations

MTV Movie Awards:

• 2001: Best Kiss for Scary Movie (Nominated)
• 2001: Breakthrough Female Performance for Scary Movie (Nominated)
• 2004: Best Fight for Scary Movie 3 (Nominated)
• 2006: Best Comedic Performance for Scary Movie 4 (Nominated)

Teen Choice Awards:

• 2005: Choice Movie Actress – Comedy for Just Friends (Nominated)
• 2008: Choice Movie Actress – Comedy for The House Bunny (Nominated)

People’s Choice Awards:

• 2014–2017: Favorite TV Comedy Actress for Mom (Nominated multiple times)

CinemaCon Award:

• 2014: Comedy Star of the Year (Won)

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @annafaris
• Facebook handle: Anna Faris
• Twitter handle: @AnnaKFaris
• YouTube Channel: Anna Faris

Personal Life

Anna Faris, 48, resides in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, cinematographer Michael Barrett, whom she married in 2021.

She stands at 165 cm (5’5″), with blonde hair and blue eyes.

A Sagittarius, she is known for her witty and approachable demeanor.

Previously married to Ben Indra (2004–2008) and Chris Pratt (2009–2018), she has one son, Jack Pratt, born prematurely in 2012 with health challenges.

She is close to her family, including her parents and brother, Robert, a sociology professor.

Faris enjoys cooking, reading, and podcasting, often sharing glimpses of her life on social media, where she has over 2 million Instagram followers.

She advocates for mental health and has discussed her experiences with cosmetic procedures, maintaining an open and relatable public persona.

Filmography

• Eden (1996, film) – Dithy
• Her Rebellion (1999, TV movie) – Supporting Role
• Scary Movie (2000, film) – Cindy Campbell
• Scary Movie 2 (2001, film) – Cindy Campbell
• The Hot Chick (2002, film) – April
• Lost in Translation (2003, film) – Kelly
• Scary Movie 3 (2003, film) – Cindy Campbell
• Just Friends (2005, film) – Samantha James
• Scary Movie 4 (2006, film) – Cindy Campbell
• My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006, film) – Hannah Lewis
• The House Bunny (2008, film) – Shelley Darlingson (also Producer)
• Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009, film) – Sam Sparks (voice)
• Observe and Report (2009, film) – Brandi
• What’s Your Number? (2011, film) – Ally Darling
• Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013, film) – Sam Sparks (voice)
• Mom (2013–2020, TV series) – Christy Plunkett (152 episodes)
• The Emoji Movie (2017, film) – Jailbreak (voice)
• Overboard (2018, film) – Kate Sullivan
• HouseBroken (2021, TV series) – Guest Role

Music Videos

• “Zindagi Kahin Gum Hai” (2007) – Zubeen Garg
• “Baarishein” (2019) – Atif Aslam
• “Ishq Tera” (2019) – Guru Randhawa
• “Peeyu Datke” (2020) – Yo Yo Honey Singh
• “Saiyaan Ji” (2021) – Yo Yo Honey Singh

Net Worth

Anna Faris’s estimated net worth is approximately $30,000,000.

Her wealth is derived from her acting roles in films and Mom, producing projects like The House Bunny, and her podcast Unqualified.

Additional income comes from endorsements, voice work, and book sales, bolstered by her strong social media presence.