How Anna Kendrick transformed into a red carpet queen
Anna Kendrick is one of those celebrities whose dress sense fits their personality to a T: fun, playful and full of beans. There's no over-styling going on here and you know Anna has a BIG say in what's put on her back.
But that's not to say the comedy actress has always got it right. When she made her red carpet debut back in 2003, Anna wore an unforgiving mint green satin slip dress, while a year later she rocked a questionable combo of white lace and a satin skirt.
But ever since, Anna's been rising in the ranks of red carpet dressing and these days, she's rarely known to put a foot wrong. See how her style has changed over the years...
Getty ImagesIn 2003, an 18-year-old Anna Kendrick had just made her big screen debut in musical comedy Camp. Here she is that same year in a white lace halter top and bias-cut stain skirt combo.
Rex FeaturesAt the 2004 Independent Spirit Awards, a 19-year-old Anna went for a denim mini skirt and low-cut silk cami.
Rex FeaturesFast forward to August 2007 and things were looking up – in terms of both career and wardrobe – for Anna, who wore a strapless, prom-style dress, accessorised by a cute hairband, to the premiere of her film Rocket Science.
Rex FeaturesBy the time she was promoting Up In The Air in 2009, it’s fair to say Anna had hit her style stride. This peach, embellished dress was working for her in both cut and colour, and her make-up artist had done a sterling job, too.
Rex FeaturesPretty in purple at the 2009 Hamilton Behind the Camera Awards; our first taste of the fashion-forward Anna we’ll come to know and love.
Rex FeaturesAnna opted to showcase this directional, one-shoulder mini dress by Talbot Runhof at the LA premiere of New Moon. We love a girl who prefers to try new things over playing it safe.
Rex FeaturesThis Grecian-style gown was an elegant, grown-up departure at the LA premiere of Up In The Air.
Rex FeaturesA sweet, frothy cocktail dress had a run in with a chunky pair of black opaque tights for a sartorial misstep in January 2010. Moving swiftly on...
Rex FeaturesFor the 2010 Critics Choice Awards, Anna went for a lovely floor length black gown and she looked great in it.
Rex FeaturesFortunately, Anna’s style mojo had definitely returned – with a little help from Marchesa – by the time the Golden Globes rolled round. Cartier had even come to the rescue in the jewellery department. This look was roundly applauded.
Rex FeaturesOur girl was looking to replicate her Globes style success at the SAGs the following week, choosing a dress with the same shape, but in a bold fuchsia, by Alberta Ferretti. It [i]totally[i] worked.
Rex FeaturesYellow and gold is a tricky twosome to pull off, but Anna made light work of it in this pretty Emilio Pucci creation at the BAFTAs.
Rex FeaturesWe were thrilled to note that, somewhere along the line, Anna had earned her high fashion stripes as she hit up a Louis Vuitton store launch on Rodeo Drive in this chic, textured cocoon coat.
Rex FeaturesAnna reverted to her favourite black tie formula in blush pink Elie Saab Couture on the red carpet of the 2010 Academy Awards.
Rex Features...But threw off the formality in time for the infamous Vanity Fair after-party in feathers and lace. Atta girl!
Rex FeaturesAnother day, another red carpet... But the bold Zac Posen skater-style dress and sporty sandals that Anna went on to wear at the MTV Movie Awards was one of our favourite ever looks on her. Fresh, bold, beautiful – totally befitting of the Best Breakout Star Award recipient!
Rex FeaturesAnna went for ice queen white as she picked up our Editor’s Special Award at the GLAMOUR Woman Of The Year Awards latest that year. Loving the edgy boots over safe sandals.
Rex FeaturesExperimenting with texture and volume, courtesy of Marchesa, at the LA premiere of Eclipse. All hail fashion's new golden girl!
Rex FeaturesAnna rocked the edgy ink mini and yellow heels she wore to the July 2010 Scott Pilgrim Vs The World premiere in LA.
Rex FeaturesAnna stole the show – and cemented her status as a fashion-world darling – in emerald green trousers and a sharp blazer (by hip NY label Rag & Bone) at an Intermix cocktail party later that summer. Breaking away from the safety of dresses? We’re impressed.
Rex FeaturesAnna added Vivienne Westwood to the already-impressive roster of her favourite labels in March 2011.
Rex FeaturesProving just why she was one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People In The World at the gala launch of the 2011 list, Anna was polished to perfection in this plunge-neck midi by Z Spoke Zac Posen.
Rex FeaturesRed alert! At the Sundance Film Festival 2011, Anna got to grips with statement accessorising.
Rex FeaturesCome the premiere of What To Expect When You're Expecting, our girl was clearly confident enough in her own style to have all eyes on her. This embellished Zuhair Murad mini dress is a real traffic-stopper!
Rex FeaturesA fashion-forward Mulberry moment, at the Toronto Film Festival premiere of The Company You Keep in September 2012.
Rex FeaturesAnna owned pared back chic in a Halston Heritage shift and Christian Louboutin heels at the 2012 Artios Awards, at which she performed presenting duties.
Whatever next? We can't wait to find out...
PA PhotosAt the 2014 Grammys, Anna's canary yellow dress made sure she stood out from the crowd for all the right reasons.
Getty ImagesA regular on the celeb circuit by 2014, Anna Kendrick's wardrobe has taken on a rockier edge with mini dresses and elegant cropped jackets being her style go-to.
PA PhotosAt the 2014 Oscars Anna matched her deep red clutch with the crochet detailing of her intricate J.Mendel gown.
Rex FeaturesAt the British Fashion Awards 2014, Anna opted for a simple yet stunning pink strapless cocktail dress.
Rex FeaturesOut and about in London, Anna wore a pretty autumnal dress with puffed sleeves.
Rex FeaturesTo the 2015 BAFTAs, Anna wore an interesting large sequinned dress with Alana black suede heels.
Rex FeaturesTo the Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates photo call, Anna wore a floral print metallic green two-piece.
Getty ImagesAt the UK premiere of The Accountant, Anna wore a stunning dusty pink, tulle Burberry gown. Beautiful.
Getty ImagesAt the premiere of Trolls, Anna Kendrick wore a navy velvet star-print mini dress with a matching necktie.
Anna gave a BIG nod to the velvet trend in this midnight blue slip. Love.
At the 20th Annual Hollywood Film Awards, Anna looked lovely in a monochrome zig-zag design dress with some strappy black heels.
Getty ImagesHere, Anna looks like a modern day princess as she roams the streets in this beautiful silk gown.
Getty ImagesThe actress stunned in this gorgeous grey Vionnet gown as she attended the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards earlier this year.
