Anna Faris teams up with Drew and Jonathan Scott for something special!
In the upcoming episode of the series on Monday Celebrity bondsactress, 47, works with Stars of Property Brothers to give her best friend of 24 years, Amanda, the surprise of her life by renovating her kitchen and dining room. Faris chose her best friend out of honor because they have relied on each other through some of the most challenging times.
In an exclusive first look at the episode for PEOPLE, Faris is seen helping to break apart old kitchen fixtures with a hammer.
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Anna Faris with Drew and Jonathan Scott.
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“You know what I do? I say other people’s words and make faces,” he jokes during the process. The Over the deck the star then shows off her acting chops by saying, “We’ve got to get this gable out of here to demonstrate all the closets,” in a concerned and emotional tone.
About working with Faris, Drew, 45, told PEOPLE that she was completely involved in the project.
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Anna Faris on “Celebrity IOU”.
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“I had to be away from the project for a bit, and she jumped in extra days and filled in for my absence, and no complaints, no worries. She was showing up before Jonathan even got on site, which is kind of funny,” he says.
Celebrities who stepped into Anna’s shoes to surprise a loved one include Heidi Klum, Jay Leno, Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, Taraji P. Henson and Emma Roberts.
Before the premiere of the final season, Jonathan, 45, said in a public statement that it was “so touching” to help celebrities transform the homes of their loved ones.
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Anna Faris on “Celebrity IOU”.
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“The celebrities we work with are incredibly genuine — they really want to do something good for the people who have given so much to them and others. Their commitment to these special renovations is so touching, and I think that’s why we all ugly cry every episode,” reads his declare.
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