Anna Kay Faris (/ˈɑːnə ˈfærɨs/; born November 29, 1976) is an American actress and producer. She has been mainly recognized as a comedic performer for her appearances in numerous comedy films throughout her career.Her breakthrough came with the role of Cindy Campbell in Scary Movie (2000), which spawned a film franchise and established Faris as a notable comedic actress.