Anna Faris has a net worth of $30 million, earned through decades of work in film, television, voice acting, and podcasting. Born November 29, 1976, in Baltimore, Maryland, she became one of Hollywood’s most recognizable comedic actresses through physical comedy and distinctive voice work.
Anna Faris is an American actress and podcaster who built a $30 million career through fearless comedic performances, starting with her breakthrough role as Cindy Campbell in the Scary Movie franchise and later starring in the CBS sitcom Mom for seven seasons.
Early Life and Education
Faris was born the second child of Jack, a sociology professor, and Karen Faris, a special education teacher. Her parents were Seattle natives temporarily living in Baltimore for her father’s professorship at Towson University. When Faris was six, the family moved to Edmonds, Washington, where her father worked at the University of Washington and her mother taught at Seaview Elementary School.
She has an older brother, Robert, who is also a sociologist and professor at the University of California, Davis. Her parents encouraged her interest in acting from an early age, enrolling her in community drama classes at six years old.
Faris attended Edmonds Woodway High School, where she performed onstage with a Seattle repertory company and in nationally broadcast radio plays. She graduated in 1994 and attended the University of Washington, earning a degree in English literature in 1999.
After graduating from college, she was going to travel to London for a receptionist job at an ad agency, but ended up living in Los Angeles to pursue acting. Shortly afterward, she landed the starring role in Scary Movie.
Breakthrough with Scary Movie Franchise
Faris’s breakout role came in 2000 when she starred in the horror-comedy parody film Scary Movie, portraying Cindy Campbell. The character was based on Sidney Prescott from the slasher thriller Scream.
Scary Movie was a major commercial success, ranking atop the box office charts with a $42 million opening weekend gross and earning $278 million worldwide. The film established Faris as a comedic talent and launched a franchise that defined her early career.
She reprised her role in Scary Movie 2 (2001), Scary Movie 3 (2003), and Scary Movie 4 (2006). In August 2025, Faris and Regina Hall confirmed they’re reprising their roles for Scary Movie 6, scheduled for release on June 12, 2026.
The actresses said, “We can’t wait to bring Brenda and Cindy back to life and be reunited with our great friends Keenen, Shawn, and Marlon — three men we’d literally die for (in Brenda’s case, again)”.
Film Career Highlights
Lost in Translation and Critical Recognition
In 2003, Faris was “cast last-minute” opposite Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson in Sofia Coppola’s drama Lost in Translation, where she played a “bubbly, extroverted” actress. The New York Times concluded that Faris “comes to full, lovable and irritating life as a live-wire starlet” and predicted “this movie will secure her a career.”
Budgeted at $4 million, Lost in Translation grossed $119.7 million globally.
Comedies and Voice Work
Faris built an impressive filmography, including:
- Just Friends (2005) alongside Ryan Reynolds
- My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006) with Uma Thurman
- Smiley Face (2007), considered one of her best performances
- The House Bunny (2008), which she also produced
- What’s Your Number? (2011) with Chris Evans
- The Dictator (2012) opposite Sacha Baron Cohen
- Overboard (2018) remake
She voiced characters in the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs franchise (2009-2013) and Alvin and the Chipmunks films (2009-2015).
Television Success: Mom and Friends
In 2004, Faris debuted on the last season of Friends in the recurring role of Erica, the mother whose twin babies are adopted by Chandler and Monica.
Faris obtained the main role of the CBS sitcom Mom, which debuted on September 23, 2013. Her character, Christy, was a newly sober single mom trying to pull her life together in Napa Valley. Throughout its eight-season run, the sitcom became the third most-watched comedy on television.
In the last two seasons of Mom, Faris made around $200,000 per episode. In 2020, she left the show after seven seasons.
Podcast and Author Success
In November 2015, she launched Unqualified, a free-form advice podcast. The show features interviews with celebrities and cultural figures, followed by phone calls to listeners seeking relationship advice.
Faris was inspired to create the podcast after listening to Serial. The podcast has averaged 4 million downloads per month and ran from 2015 to 2023.
In October 2017, Faris published her first book, Unqualified, which became one of the “top 20 blockbuster books of autumn”. The memoir became a New York Times bestseller and received a positive critical response.
Personal Life and Relationships
First Marriage to Ben Indra
Faris started dating actor Ben Indra shortly after they met on the set of the 1999 indie slasher film Lovers Lane. They married in June 2004. Faris filed for divorce in April 2007, which was finalized in February 2008.
Marriage to Chris Pratt
Faris met actor Chris Pratt in early 2007 at the table-read in Los Angeles for the film Take Me Home Tonight. They started dating shortly after, became engaged in late 2008, and married on July 9, 2009, in a small ceremony in Bali, Indonesia.
They have a son who was born nine weeks premature in August 2012 and spent a month in intensive care before going home. On August 6, 2017, the couple announced their separation and filed for divorce on December 1, 2017.
Current Marriage to Michael Barrett
In September 2017, Faris reportedly began dating cinematographer Michael Barrett, whom she met while working on the film Overboard. Faris accidentally dropped the news about eloping with Barrett in a 2021 episode of her podcast, saying, “I’m looking around … my fiancé’s right—he’s now my husband. Yes, we eloped”.
The wedding took place on the island of San Juan in Washington at a local courthouse. Barrett is a cinematographer and director of photography with credits including Ted, Overboard, and numerous television series.
Recent Challenges and Career Updates
On January 8, 2025, Faris lost her home in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, due to the Palisades Fire. The actress had purchased the home in October 2019 for just under $5 million.
Despite this setback, Faris continues working on new projects. She will voice Lilypad in Toy Story 5 (2026) and has other upcoming films, including I, Object and Spa Weekend.
Critical Acclaim and Legacy
During her career, Faris has been called one of the “most talented comedic actresses” of her generation by several publications. Cosmopolitan magazine named her “the Cosmo’s Fun Fearless Female of the Year” in 2010, and The New Yorker described her as “Hollywood’s most original comedic actress.”
A Vulture article called Faris “her generation’s Goldie Hawn,” and she has been often compared to comedian Lucille Ball. NPR described her as “Hawn’s heir apparent—a modern-day Lucille Ball with an up-for-anything mania and a gift for the low arts of slapstick and pulling faces.”
Slate magazine’s Dana Stevens wrote, “More than any contemporary comedienne I can think of, Faris demonstrates this fearless anything-for-a-laugh quality”.
Net Worth and Earnings
Anna Faris has a net worth of $30 million. Her wealth comes from multiple sources:
- Film roles in major franchises and independent productions
- Television work, particularly her seven-season run on Mom
- Voice acting in animated franchises
- Podcast production and hosting
- Book sales from her bestselling memoir
- Real estate investments
Her financial success reflects over 25 years of consistent work in the entertainment industry across multiple platforms.
FAQs
What is Anna Faris doing now in 2025?
Anna Faris is returning to her iconic role as Cindy Campbell in Scary Movie 6, scheduled for release on June 12, 2026. She continues to work on film projects, including voice work for Toy Story 5 and other upcoming comedies.
How many times was Anna Faris married?
Anna Faris has been married three times. She was married to Ben Indra (2004-2008), Chris Pratt (2009-2018), and is currently married to cinematographer Michael Barrett since 2021.
What is Anna Faris’ most famous role?
Faris rose to prominence for her comedic roles, particularly the lead part of Cindy Campbell in the Scary Movie films (2000–2006, 2026). She’s also well-known for her seven-season starring role as Christy Plunkett in the CBS sitcom Mom.
Does Anna Faris have children?
Yes, Anna Faris has one son, Jack, born in August 2012, whom she shares with ex-husband Chris Pratt. She is also a stepmother to Michael Barrett’s two children from his previous marriage.
Is Anna Faris still doing her podcast?
The Anna Faris is Unqualified podcast ran from 2015 to 2023. While new episodes are no longer regularly produced, the extensive archive remains available on major podcast platforms.
What happened to Anna Faris’ house?
On January 8, 2025, Faris lost her home in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, due to the Palisades Fire. She had purchased the Pacific Palisades home in October 2019 for just under $5 million.
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