We Wished for Anna Kendrick! Counting Down to Wednesday's World Exclusive with 10 Reasons to Love INTO THE WOODS' Cinderella

By: Dec. 01, 2014
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BroadwayWorld will be unveiling an exclusive clip of Anna Kendrick singing "On the Steps of the Palace" from Rob Marshall's highly anticipated INTO THE WOODS this Wednesday, and with the reveal only two days away, we're celebrating one of the entertainment world's brightest young stars.

Kendrick will grace the big screen as Cinderella this Christmas, and fans are counting down the days until her return as the belle of the ball in INTO THE WOODS, and to BWW's song premiere!

Below, we're bringing you a roundup of ten reasons (from a whole mountain of choices) to love Anna Kendrick!

1. She started on the stage.

Anna earned a Tony nomination in 1998 for her role in Broadway's HIGH SOCIETY. Watch a pint-sized Kendrick perform a tune from SHOW BOAT below!

2. She can sing.

We got one of our first big screen confirmations of Kendrick's vocal chops in the first PITCH PERFECT movie and her single "Cups/When I'm Gone".

2. She's hilarious.

Anna hosted SNL this year and killed it.

3. She's versatile.

From the cult phenomenon of TWILIGHT to an Oscar-worthy performance in UP IN THE AIR, or the recent indie flick DRINKING BUDDIES and the upcoming musical blockbusters INTO THE WOODS and THE LAST FIVE YEARS, Kendrick has shown she can take on any part, big or small.

4. She's a fashionista.

Anna is constantly keeping her fans up-to-date with pictures of her fabulous outfits at New York Fashion Week, awards shows and more.

5. She knows what's important.

Kendrick made the most out of being snowed in at home in Maine over Thanksgiving last week and posted a beautiful shot from her trip, along with the caption, "No power, no heat, but we'll eat canned cranberry sauce and be pleased as punch." (Do those trees look like the INTO THE WOODS forest to anyone else?)

6. She gives back.

Anna took part in this summer's viral #IceBucketChallenge and has supported many other causes over the years.

7. She keeps her fans in the loop.

The actress often posts pictures from her personal life on Twitter and Instagram. Follow her for updates like the gem below!

"I get the same feeling at the dentist that I get when I cop car is behind me; I don't think I've done anything wrong, but I feel incredibly guilty."

8. She's sassy.

Like when she Tweeted this amazing meme earlier this month with the caption, "#IntoTheWoods inspiration".

9. She can't stay away from the musical genre.

We only have to wait two months after INTO THE WOODS' Christmas premiere to see her in another movie musical. THE LAST FIVE YEARS debuts just in time for Valentine's Day!

10. But most of all, she's the best Christmas present. Ever.

We would never stray, Anna!



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