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Anna Kendrick Reveals She Survived "Emotional Abuse And Psychological Abuse" From A Prior Relationship

"Pitch Perfect" and "A Simple Favor" star Anna Kendrick, 37, stars in a new upcoming film entitled "Alice, Darling" about a woman stuck in an abusive relationship. She shocked many, though, when she revealed that she recently went through a similar experience in her personal life.

By Gina Florio2 min read
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Anna Kendrick originally became famous for her humor and quirkiness on screen, but she has proven herself to be a serious actress, and she has found many ways to feel connected to the latest role she took in a film called Alice, Darling. Directed by Mary Nighy and starring Anna alongside Charlie Carrick, it tells the story of a woman with a psychologically abusive boyfriend who becomes the focus of an intervention from her friends. Apparently, this role was deeply personal for Anna as it allowed her to tap into experiences she had with an abusive ex.