Anna Kendrick, the star of Netflix’s Woman of the Hour, recently made headlines for a surprising revelation. While discussing her portrayal of Cheryl Bradshaw, a character deeply intertwined with the infamous Dating Game killer Rodney Alcala, Kendrick confessed to a curious oversight. Kendrick surprisingly shared during a guest appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast that this significant chapter in her career isn’t one she thinks about often.
Anna Kendrick Reflects on Twilight Role She Often Forgets
In a recent interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast, Anna Kendrick shared an unexpected confession: she often forgets her role in the iconic Twilight saga. Despite the franchise’s profound cultural impact, Kendrick’s part as Jessica Stanley, Bella Swan’s high school friend, seldom crosses her mind. “I had done a silly tweet where I said, ‘Holy shit. I just remembered I was in Twilight.’ People thought I was joking, but it’s true, in a way,” she remarked, explaining how her peripheral role allowed her to remain detached from the frenzy that swept her co-stars.
Unlike Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, who endured intense media and fan scrutiny, Kendrick was relieved to stay out of the limelight. While her character remained a human, providing humorous dialogue and comic relief, Stewart and Pattinson faced the challenge of embodying complex supernatural roles, making Kendrick’s role less intense. Reflecting on her experience, she noted with humor that all she needed to do was “show up and say dumb, funny stuff,” a far cry from the weightier responsibilities of her co-stars.
Kendrick is now embracing a new creative journey with her directorial debut, Woman of the Hour, inspired by the real-life story of a serial killer on The Dating Game. While she has moved into fresh territory, she still looks back on Twilight with fondness, viewing it as an eccentric yet memorable part of her career. For Kendrick, this role may have been minor, but it represents an unforgettable chapter in her filmography.
Anna Kendrick Exposes Director’s Shocking Tactic to “Gain Dominance” by Humiliating Her in Front of 100 Extras
Anna Kendrick opened up about an on-set experience with a director who, according to her, intentionally tried to embarrass her in front of a large group of extras. When asked to recount the worst feedback she’d received during filming, Kendrick revealed how a particular filmmaker attempted to assert control over her, only to have his intentions backfire.
The incident occurred when the director asked Kendrick to improvise a line during a scene. After she delivered her improv, the director reportedly stopped the scene and publicly critiqued her work, suggesting they “go back to the script.” Kendrick felt that this criticism, shared in front of approximately 100 extras, was designed as “a very specific power move to embarrass me, to gain dominance,” she explained on the podcast, noting it felt “very icky.” However, in an ironic twist, Kendrick’s improvised line ultimately made it to the film’s trailer, leaving her with a sense of vindication as she bluntly shared, “So f— you!”
Although Kendrick refrained from naming the director or the specific project, her anecdote resonated with the podcast’s live audience, who reacted with astonishment at her account of the incident. Kendrick, who gained recognition for her role as Jessica Stanley in the popular Twilight saga, has seen her career soar since appearing alongside stars like Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. The five-film franchise, based on Stephenie Meyer’s novels, grossed over $3.3 billion globally, cementing its place in box office history.
