A Chronology Of Anna Kendrick Being Awesome

Anna Kendrick has been killing it since long before you knew who Anna Kendrick was.

1. 1998: She earned a Tony Award nomination at age 12.

That makes her the second youngest nominee ever. (Damn you, Daisy Eagan!)

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2. 2003: She was terrifying and brilliant in Camp.

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=W8y9pNqjtb0.

“She’s fucked, I’m ready, and the goddamn show must go on” is the clear highlight of an otherwise middling movie.

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3. 2008: She made Twilight bearable.

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=e4HcWtTlrWg.

She is the best thing in this scene. And this movie. And this franchise.

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4. 2009: She gave amazing cryface.

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Move over, Claire Danes, Natalie Portman, and Anne Hathaway doing an impression of Claire Danes!

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5. 2009: She earned a well deserved Oscar nomination for Up in the Air.

It’s a great performance. She does more than just cry, honest.

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6. 2010: She was a stellar graduation speaker.

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=6_dPlN6NCN0.

Even though I’m pretty sure she didn’t write that.

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7. 2011: She was a surprisingly good 24-year-old therapist in 50/50.

Well, she may have crossed a few boundaries. I’m not here to judge.

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8. 2012: She made a not-good movie in order to pursue her indie dreams.

Sometimes Anna Kendrick has to take one for the team, guys. These are the sacrifices she makes for us.

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9. 2012: She starred in the best film of the year.

Yes, Pitch Perfect is the best film of the year. Deal with it, haters.

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10. 2012: She did this.

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Conversation over.

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