Anna Kendrick fans baffled after learning real age of Pitch Perfect actor
Oscar nominated actor Anna Kendrick is best known for her roles in the Pitch Perfect movies and the Twilight saga - but some fans are stunned to learn the milestone birthday she'll be celebrating this year
Fans of Anna Kendrick were gobsmacked after realising the significant birthday she's set to celebrate this summer - with many convinced she hasn't aged since her turn in Pitch Perfect.
With memorable roles in early 2000s hits like the blockbuster Twilight franchise and the popular Pitch Perfect trilogy, Anna Kendrick has been a mainstay on our screens over the years. However, fans were amazed to learn that she's turning 40 in August of this year.
Entertainment host and red carpet correspondent Louis Levanti gave TikTok fans a round-up of which celebs will turn 40 in 2025. Offering a prelude to his reveal, Louis said: "Disclaimer, this video is not made with any ill intent, I think it’s just surprising to see how fast time is moving."
Celebrity 40th birthdays in 2025
The list of stars surprised many TikTok users, with an assorted bunch of entertainers born in 1985.
Among those Louis highlighted were actor Dave Franco turning 40 in June; followed by High School Musical starlet Ashley Tisdale and Gossip Girl heartthrob Chace Crawford celebrating in July; pop sensation Bruno Mars and R&B superstar Ciara both popping corks in October; alongside Mamma Mia maestro Amanda Seyfried, Malcolm in the Middle star Frankie Muniz, and Disney darling Raven Symone all commemorating their big 4-0 in December, plus several other illustrious personalities.
But jaws dropped particularly for Anna Kendrick, whose looming milestone left many flabbergasted.
Louis said: "Anna Kendrick turning 40 this year just does not sit right with me - not because it’s an old age but because the first time I was introduced to Anna Kendrick was back in 2012 for Pitch Perfect.
"To me, she still looks the same age as she did in Pitch Perfect 13 years ago, so 40 just isn’t computing in my head."
Fans echoed the sentiment, with comments rolling in. One person said: "Anna Kendrick has just stayed looking 25" and another said: "40 is the new 25".
One TikTok user was baffled: "Anna Kendrick is not 28???" Meanwhile, another person shared: "I'm turning 40 this year, but I swear Anna Kendrick is at least 5 years younger than me."
The shock continued with someone else exclaiming: "Pitch perfect was 13 YEARS AGO??!!!!" while another user added: "Absolutely NO WAY Anna Kendrick is turning 40, someone PLEASE explain".
Who is Anna Kendrick?
The Oscar-nominated actress was born in Portland, Maine, showbiz wasn't in the family. Her mother worked as an accountant while her father taught history.
It seems the performing gene was rife among the Kendrick kids, however, as Anna's older brother Michael is also an actor. Anna caught the acting bug early on and started performing in community theatre at the tender age of six.
Her professional entertainment career began when she was just 12, after landing a supporting role in the 1998 Broadway musical High Society. This earned her a series of prestigious award nominations, including one for a Tony.
She made her big-screen debut in 2003 in the musical comedy-drama film, Camp. Mainstream success soon followed, particularly after her Oscar-nominated performance opposite George Clooney in director Jason Reitman’s 2009 comedy-drama, Up in the Air.