Anna Kendrick recently opened up about her challenging 7-year relationship on an episode of Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast. While she did not disclose her former partner’s name, Kendrick shared her struggles in recognizing the emotional abuse she faced. The Pitch Perfect actress further talked about the toll it took on her well-being.
So, what did Anna Kendrick revealed about her 7-year long abusive relationship? Here are more details.
Anna Kendrick has recently opened up about the emotional challenges she faced during her seven-year-long abusive relationship.
Speaking on the October 23, 2024 episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, the actress revealed it took years for her to realize she was being abused, largely because it didn’t fit the “traditional patterns” she had read about.
Kendrick explained that her ex-partner’s manipulation was subtle yet deeply damaging, making her believe that she was at fault for the relationship’s problems. This emotional abuse led her to question herself constantly and try to “fix” what she thought was wrong with her.
During the relationship, Kendrick sought couples therapy, hoping it would provide solutions. However, instead of offering support, the therapy sessions often left her feeling even more isolated. The Twilight star recalled how the therapist frequently sided with her ex, reinforcing the idea that she was the one causing the issues.
Kendrick remembered one particular argument, wherein her ex accused her of “terrorizing” him simply because she was crying. She reflected on a pivotal moment during a therapy session where she yelled in frustration, marking a turning point in her understanding of the 7-year-long relationship.
Later, Anna Kendrick’s therapist also apologized to her for not seeing the situation clearly earlier on. After this realization, the relationship unraveled. The actress concluded, ”I am never getting involved with a man unless you are in or have been in therapy.”