Los Angeles, CA — In a move that was both brutally honest and profoundly protective, actress Aubrey Plaza—known for her deadpan humor and quirky public persona—publicly dismantled the media’s attempts to cast her best friend and frequent co-star, Anna Kendrick, as a glamorous, party-hopping Hollywood queen. Plaza’s “endearing cruelty” in exposing Kendrick’s decidedly “boring” lifestyle left the paparazzi disappointed and, inadvertently, gave Kendrick the best possible shield against the pressure of living a “fake” public life.
The two actresses, who developed a famously close friendship while co-starring in the 2016 comedy Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, share a distinctive, offbeat chemistry that often plays out in their public interviews.
The Quiet Reality Behind the Star
Anna Kendrick, the Oscar-nominated actress known for her roles in films like Up in the Air and the musical franchise Pitch Perfect, has achieved global fame that often comes with the expectation of a high-octane, red-carpet-centric lifestyle. The media frequently seeks to sensationalize the lives of young, successful stars, pushing them into a mold of “party queens.”
However, Aubrey Plaza, in her signature deadpan style, refused to let that narrative stick to her friend. Plaza publicly declared that Kendrick is, in fact, an extreme introvert whose idea of a wild night is far removed from Hollywood nightclubs.
“She’s an 80-year-old, not a party queen,” Plaza quipped in various interviews, detailing Kendrick’s true preference.
Plaza revealed that Kendrick actively prefers to stay home, shunning glamorous public events in favor of a quiet night on the couch, often engrossed in crime documentaries. Kendrick herself has often admitted that she is a “couch potato of the highest order,” and can often move around unnoticed when wearing a baseball hat.
The Shield of Honesty
Plaza’s candor became an effective, albeit unconventional, form of protection. By publicly lowering expectations and confirming Kendrick’s preference for domestic solitude, she gave her friend permission to be her authentic self. This honesty provided a crucial shield against the relentless pressure stars face to maintain an idealized, glamorous image for the public and the paparazzi.
The friendship is rooted in mutual understanding and acceptance of each other’s genuine selves. Kendrick has noted that their friendship has endured precisely because they are both “avoidants” who can give each other a “ton of space.” She also recently credited Plaza with helping to encourage her to leave an abusive relationship, proving that the foundation of their bond is deep, honest support.
In a culture obsessed with celebrity excess, the fact that a star prefers true crime to nightlife is not a scandal; it is a relatable quirk. Plaza’s refusal to let the media create a false, party-girl narrative for her friend ultimately served as the ultimate act of friendship, honoring the quiet, documentary-loving soul of Anna Kendrick.