Anna Kendrick became a household name after receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie Up In The Air in 2009. However, during a recent appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the 31-year-old actress admitted that despite her newfound fame, she was actually broke at the time. Kendrick described the experience as a strange mix of exciting opportunities and financial struggle, where she felt like everything was happening yet nothing had really changed.
During a recent chat with Ellen DeGeneres, Anna Kendrick shared a funny story about receiving an Oscar nomination at a time when she was struggling financially and couldn’t even afford designer shoes. Her stylist insisted on the need for the perfect shoes to complete an outfit, but with the movie not released yet, shoe stores were hesitant to loan her any pairs. Instead, they suggested she buy a pair of pricey Louboutins. Kendrick found herself in a humorous dilemma, exclaiming, “I’m so broke!” The struggles of being a nominated actress on a budget didn’t end there, making for a memorable and “weird” experience for the talented star.
Was financially struggling: Kendrick, who is 31 years old, remembered a time when her stylist suggested buying a pair of Louboutins to match an outfit, to which she reacted in shock because she couldn’t afford them.
Discovered methods to cut costs: The famous actress, who has risen to stardom and wealth, also revealed that she once requested to stay at a more affordable hotel during a promotional tour so she could keep the extra money.
Kendrick, who was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in Up In The Air, shared a funny story about how she felt “so poor” when the film company sent her to New York to promote the movie. She mentioned how they booked her in a luxurious hotel with George Clooney and Vera Farmiga. Kendrick jokingly asked if she could stay in a cheaper hotel next time to save some money, but they explained that it wasn’t how things worked. During her appearance on Ellen, she discussed her new book Scrappy Little Nobody and her upcoming film Trolls.
Ad campaign: Kendrick is promoting her latest book, Scrappy Little Nobody, where she discusses her struggles with financial hardships while pursuing a career in Hollywood.
She shared that she had the opportunity to collaborate with Justin Timberlake on the animated movie Trolls. Singing alongside him and recording a version of True Colors for the soundtrack was a major moment in her career. She expressed her admiration for Justin’s talent and described it as a highlight to witness him in action.
Adorable: Kendrick donned a lovely purple dress adorned with sparkling black designs, pairing it with chic black strappy heels for her talk show appearance.