Anna Kendrick Joins the Bad Bunny Buzz — and Starts Learning Spanish After Super Bowl Moment

Anna Kendrick — the quick-witted, musically gifted star of Pitch Perfect — has just added a new skill to her ever-growing repertoire: learning Spanish. And the unlikely inspiration? Bad Bunny’s unapologetically Latin Super Bowl halftime show.

Appearing at a comedy panel in Los Angeles this week, Kendrick was asked about the cultural buzz surrounding the Puerto Rican superstar’s electric performance. Her response instantly had the audience laughing and cheering:

“I’ve actually started learning Spanish. I mean — he gave us four months, right? I’m doing my homework!”

Backing Bad Bunny’s Boldness

Bad Bunny made headlines not only for his high-energy set — which included hits like Tití Me Preguntó and MONACO — but also for his sharp response to critics unhappy that the show was almost entirely in Spanish.

His now-viral clapback?

“The audience has four months to learn Spanish.”

For Kendrick, that moment wasn’t just a witty comeback; it was a cultural shift worth celebrating.

“He didn’t back down. He didn’t explain himself or apologize,” Kendrick said. “That kind of confidence is something I admire — especially in an industry that still asks artists to shrink themselves.”

Fans Are Loving the Support

It didn’t take long for Kendrick’s playful show of solidarity to go viral. Social media lit up with reactions like:

• “Anna Kendrick learning Spanish for Bad Bunny? A duet is coming, I can feel it.”

• “Pitch Perfect… in Spanish? Make it happen!”

Some fans even suggested her next big-screen role should include Latin music — or at least a salsa dance sequence.

Humor Meets Cultural Respect

True to her style, Kendrick kept the tone light while still delivering a thoughtful message about inclusion in entertainment.

“Music doesn’t need a translator to hit you in the chest,” she said. “What Bad Bunny did was celebrate his roots — and invite the world to catch up. That’s not exclusion. That’s invitation.”

Her comments struck a balance between humor and respect — applauding Bad Bunny’s cultural pride while encouraging fans to embrace a broader, more global perspective on music.

A New Language, A New Perspective

While Kendrick joked about practicing with “very slow reggaetón lyrics,” she admitted she’s genuinely excited to start learning Spanish.

“I’ve always wanted to learn it — and now I’ve got a very loud, very talented reason to finally start.”

And in classic Anna Kendrick fashion, she ended the moment with a perfectly timed punchline:

“Bad Bunny gave us a deadline. I don’t know about y’all, but I hate turning in late assignments.”

Anna Kendrick’s mix of humor and cultural awareness fits perfectly with the growing wave of artists embracing and supporting diversity in entertainment. If her Spanish lessons lead to a musical crossover with Bad Bunny — or a reggaetón-inspired Pitch Perfect sequel — fans are clearly ready for it.

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