the Twilight Connection

That’s Edward. He’s gorgeous, of course, but don’t waste your time. He doesn’t date. Apparently none of the girls here are good-looking enough for him. -Jessica Stanley, Twilight

Jessica is a talkative gossip at Forks High student. She is one of the first to welcome Bella on her first day of school. They instantly become “friends” but Jessica is slightly jealous of all the attention that Bella is getting from the Forks boys, especially Mike Newton.

Anna Kendrick was born August 9, 1985 in Portland, Maine, USA.  She was nominated for a Tony Award (second youngest ever), a Drama Desk Award and Fany Award (best actress featured in a musical) for her performance where she originated the role of Dinah in High Society on Broadway. Her spectacular performance landed her the Drama League and Theatre World Award.  She was a lead performer with Cabaret’s Kit Kit Club at Carnegie Hall Live in My Favorite Broadway: The Leading Ladies (1999) (TV). She also had the privilege of working with director Scott Ellis and choreographer Susan Stroman at the New York City Opera House with Jeremy Irons amongst many more celebrity status actors, playing the role of Fredika in “A Little Night Music.”

Anna work-shopped Jane Eyre & The Little Princess for Broadway and starred in the feature film Camp (2003) with director Todd Graff. She has been traveling around the world for the premieres. Her manager, Kim Matuka, at Online Talent Group, has been working with her exclusively since the age of 10. ” I always knew Anna was special….it just took a little longer for the industry to realize that.”

Anna Kendrick Trivia

Sister of Michael Cooke Kendrick.

Was nominated for Broadway’s 1998 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Musical) for “High Society.” She was the second youngest nominee (after 1991’s Tony winner in the same category, Daisy Eagan) in Tony history.

*information from IMDB.com