Instant Alert: The fabulous life and career of 'Mom' star and Chris Pratt's wife Anna Faris

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   The fabulous life and career of 'Mom' star and Chris Pratt's wife Anna Faris by Jethro Nededog on Nov 29, 2015, 2:47 PM Advertisement Anna Faris turns 39 on Sunday, November 29. One of the most talented actresses in entertainment today, Faris got her big break as the lead on the "Scary Movie" franchise, starring as Cindy Campbell on all four films. She then went on to do dozens of movies before becoming part of the latest trend of film actors who made the leap to television. On CBS's "Mom," she plays Christy, a newly sober single mother who's picking up the pieces of her life with the help of her own mom, Bonnie (Allison Janney). In real life, Faris is married to "Parks and Recreation" actor and "Guardian of the Galaxy" star Chris Pratt and they have a three-year-old son, Jack. Learn more about the accomplished actress. Here's the fabulous life and career of Anna Faris: SEE ALSO: Meet Chris Pratt, 'Parks And Rec' Funnyman Turned Oscar-Worthy Actor MORE: Meet Priyanka Chopra, the former Miss World winner who snagged the lead role on ABC's new hit show, 'Quantico' Anna Faris was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 29, 1976. Her parents, sociologist Jack Faris and special education teacher Karen Faris, moved Anna and her brother to Edmonds, Washington circa 1982. Anna's parents enrolled her in a drama program and encouraged her to act. SOURCE After doing loads of community theater, Anna starred in her first TV commercial. It was for yogurt. She said that she also played the perfect hostess on a Red Robin training video that is apparently still used. SOURCE After appearing in a few unsuccessful independent movies, Anna got her big break on horror film parody "Scary Movie" in 2000. She played lead character Cindy Campbell in the franchise's four installments through 2006. Her movie career took off with roles in 2002's "The Hot Chick" and 2003's "Lost in Translation." Watch Anna in "Scary Movie" below: Youtube Embed: http://www.youtube.com/embed/wMHkQDzt8VM Width: 560px Height: 315px  SOURCE See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011