Happy birthday! Anna Kendrick turns 40 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on August 9, 2025

The iconic and legendary actress turns 40 on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025.

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Anna Kendrick is celebrating her 40th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress-singer Anna Kendrick (The Twilight Saga, Pitch Perfect, Up in the Air, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 40th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Kendrick, a cultural icon

Born in Portland on August 9, 1985, Anna Kendrick's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Kendrick's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Anna hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Anna Kendrick as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 40.

Happy Birthday, Anna, you're the best!