SUMMARY
  • Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick’s studio session for 'Trolls' was chaotic.
  • It became a nightmare for the producers.
  • However, their friendship and playful teasing made their chemistry shine in the 'Trolls.'

Even top celebrities with tons of experience can hit surprising bumps when recording in the studio. Take, for example, Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick’s recording sessions for the animated film Trolls. Their incredible chemistry nearly turned into a recording disaster!

A still from Trolls (Credits: 20th Century Studios)
A still from Trolls (Credits: 20th Century Studios)

Sometimes, the best movie moments come from unexpected places. In the Trolls movies, the real magic wasn’t just from the bright colors or catchy songs. It came from the awesome chemistry between Kendrick and Timberlake. Their fun interactions and real friendship made their characters, Poppy and Branch, feel truly alive.

Trolls Producers Overwhelmed by Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick’s Rapport

Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick in an interview together (Credits: Entertainment Weekly)
Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick in an interview with EW (Credits: Entertainment Weekly)

On a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Justin Timberlake shared a funny story from the set of Trolls. Apparently, during one recording session with his co-star Anna Kendrick, their natural rapport went a little too far. The former-NSYNC member jokingly described the situation:

They had Anna Kendrick and I, who’s fantastic. They had us do a session one time, and we kept talking over each other, cause we were just like, ‘Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah,’ you know? And they’re like we can’t use any of this.

Here, the singer meant that their early attempts were a bit frustrating because he and the actress kept talking over each other. This chaotic energy, however, wasn’t a sign of conflict but showed how comfortable they were with each other. Their ability to laugh off the mishaps helped give the film its feel-good vibe.

A Friendship Built on Mutual Admiration and Playful Teasing

Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake (Image by Gage Skidmore, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake (Image by Gage Skidmore, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake’s playful teasing quickly became a highlight of their public appearances. Their antics showed off a real friendship where they felt free to joke around with each other and have fun. 

There was an instance when the two stars were asked to light up the London Eye for their Trolls promotion, but it didn’t work because of a glitch. Instead of getting frustrated, they turned it into a funny moment — pressing the button over and over and laughing together (reported by Metro).

Friends love sharing photos of their fun times together, which is why social media went wild when Timberlake and Kendrick started posting lots of pictures from their trip to the Cannes Film Festival. Timberlake admired Kendrick’s talent in an interview with Collider, saying:

It’s been fun to work specifically with Anna because she’s such a good singer. She doesn’t fancy herself that, but she is.

Kendrick, on the other hand, saw just how talented Timberlake is and praised his detailed notes on the performance. Their real respect and admiration for each other made their interactions even more delightful for fans.

Watch the Trolls on Amazon Prime Video!

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