Who is Anne Hathaway? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Nick Name: Annie

Also Known As: Anne Jacqueline Hathaway

Age: 42 Years, 42 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Adam Shulman

father: Gerald Hathaway

mother: Kate McCauley Hathaway

siblings: Michael Hathaway, Thomas Hathaway

children: Jonathan Rosebanks Shulman

Born Country: United States

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'8" (173 cm), 5'8" Females

Personality: ISFJ

Ancestry: French American, Irish American, British American, German American

City: Brooklyn, New York City

Diseases & Disabilities: Depression

U.S. State: New Yorkers

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education: New York University, Vassar College

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What are Anne Hathaway's most popular movies?

Some of Anne Hathaway's most popular movies include "The Devil Wears Prada," "Les Misérables," "The Princess Diaries," "Interstellar," and "Ocean's 8."
2

Has Anne Hathaway ever won an Oscar?

Yes, Anne Hathaway won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie "Les Misérables" in 2013.
3

Is Anne Hathaway a singer?

Yes, Anne Hathaway has displayed her singing abilities in several movies, most notably in the musical film "Les Misérables."
4

Does Anne Hathaway have any upcoming projects?

Anne Hathaway has several upcoming projects, including the films "The Witches," "Locked Down," and "Sesame Street."
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What is Anne Hathaway's fashion style?

Anne Hathaway is known for her elegant and sophisticated fashion style, often opting for classic and timeless pieces on the red carpet.

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Childhood & Early Life

Anne Hathaway was born on November 12, 1982, in Brooklyn, New York, USA, to Kate McCauley and Gerald Thomas Hathaway. Her father is a lawyer, while her mother is a former stage actress. Hathaway has two brothers.

A young Anne loved watching her mother perform. Subsequently, she was inspired to become an actress herself. She was just eight years old when she told her parents about her future plans. She also contemplated becoming a nun but later discarded the idea.

She was a confident child, blessed with a good voice. After receiving her primary education from ‘Brooklyn Heights Montessori School’ and ‘Wyoming Elementary School,’ she enrolled at ‘Millburn High School’ where she became active in stage productions.

She studied at ‘Vassar College’ in Poughkeepsie, New York, before transferring to New York University's ‘Gallatin School of Individualized Study.’ She also studied at the ‘American Academy of Dramatic Arts,’ and became the first teenager to be admitted into ‘The Barrow Group Theater’ company's acting program.

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Career

Anne Hathaway got her first big break when she was cast as Meghan in the television series ‘Get Real’ in 1999. Even though the series lasted only one season, she got noticed for her performance.

In 2001, she was cast in the lead role of Mia Thermopolis in the ‘Disney’ production’s comedy film ‘The Princess Diaries,’ which was based on Meg Cabot's 2000 novel of the same name. The movie became a big hit and peaked at number three at the box office. She went on to appear in the movie’s sequel, ‘The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement,’ in 2004.

During the initial years of her career, she appeared in a number of family-oriented films like ‘Nicholas Nickleby’ (2002) and ‘Ella Enchanted’ (2004) and became known as a children’s role model. However, the talented actress wanted to avoid being typecast and started taking up different kinds of roles.

In 2005, she starred in the romantic drama film ‘Brokeback Mountain’ which deals with the complex emotional and sexual relationship between two men. Anne Hathaway portrayed the role of Lureen, a wife whose husband is in love with a man.

One of her acclaimed roles came in 2007 when she played Jane Austen in the historical biographical film ‘Becoming Jane.’ The movie depicts the complicated love story between Jane and Thomas Langlois Lefroy.

In 2008, she played Kym, a young woman undergoing rehab for drug addiction in the drama film ‘Rachel Getting Married.’ Her role was an emotionally intense one and she was praised for her performance. Her performance also earned her several awards and nominations.

In the next few years, she was seen in many romantic-comedy movies, such as ‘Bride Wars’ (2009), ‘Valentine’s day’ (2010), and ‘Love & Other Drugs’ (2010).

She played a poor factory worker who struggles to raise a child in the period drama film ‘Les Misérables’ in 2012. The film was a critical as well as a commercial success and Hathaway was appreciated for her performance. The same year, she played the role of Selina Kyle in the movie ‘The Dark Knight Rises.’

Some of her other films are ‘Don Jon’ (2013), ‘Song One’ (2014), ‘Rio 2’ (2014) and ‘Interstellar’ (2014).

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Her only theatrical release in 2015 was the much acclaimed movie ‘The Intern.’ The film follows the internship of a 70-year-old man at an online fashion website headed by Hathaway’s character Jules Ostin. The following year, she reprised her role as White Queen in the movie ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass.’

After a break of two years, she returned to the big screen with the movie ‘Ocean’s 8,’ a spin off of the ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ franchise. In the movie, she was seen alongside artists like Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, and Rihanna.

The year 2019 saw Anne in movies, such as ‘Serenity’ and ‘The Hustle.’ Both movies received negative reviews, with the latter performing better in terms of box-office collections. In the same year, she was signed to play prominent roles in movies, such as ‘The Last Thing He Wanted,’ ‘The Witches,’ and ‘Sesame Street.’

Major Works

She received much acclaim for playing the role of a woman who deals with the guilt of having caused her brother’s death in the drama film ‘Rachel Getting Married’ in 2008. Her poignant performance of a drug addict, whose careless action leads to her brother’s death, earned her several awards.

Her role of Fantine in the 2012 film ‘Les Misérables’ is also undoubtedly one of her best performances. In the film, she portrayed a poor factory worker who struggles to raise her illegitimate child. Even though Anne was initially considered not experienced enough for the role, she silenced her detractors with her impeccable performance.

Her role in the 2014 science-fiction movie ‘Interstellar,’ which was directed by Christopher Nolan, received praises from critics. Her performance as an astronaut earned her a ‘Best Actress’ nomination at the 2015 ‘Saturn Awards.’

Awards & Achievements

Her portrayal of Kym Buchman in ‘Rachel Getting Married’ (2008) won her the ‘Austin Film Critics Association Award’ for ‘Best Actress,’ ‘Chicago Film Critics Association Award’ for ‘Best Actress,’ and a nomination for ‘Academy Award’ for ‘Best Actress.’

She won the ‘Academy Award’ for ‘Best Supporting Actress’ for her role of Fantine in the 2012 movie ‘Les Misérables.’ The same role also won her several other awards, including ‘BAFTA Award’ for ‘Best Actress in a Supporting Role,’ ‘Golden Globe Award’ for ‘Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture,’ and ‘Screen Actors Guild Award’ for ‘Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role.’

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Personal Life & Legacy

Anne Hathaway got engaged to actor Adam Shulman in 2011 and married him in September 2012. They have a son named Jonathan Rosebanks Shulman who was born in 2016. On July 2019, the actress announced through a social media post that she is expecting her second child with Adam Shulman.

Hathaway was appointed as the UN ambassador in 2016 for her advocacy of gender equality

Facts About Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway is a talented singer and has showcased her vocal abilities in various movie musicals, including "Les Misérables" and "Ella Enchanted."

In addition to her successful acting career, Anne Hathaway is also a passionate advocate for various social and environmental causes, using her platform to raise awareness and support important issues.

Anne Hathaway has a knack for comedy and has shown her comedic chops in films like "The Devil Wears Prada" and "The Intern," demonstrating her versatility as an actress.

Anne Hathaway is a dedicated mother and often speaks about the joys and challenges of balancing her career with motherhood, offering a relatable perspective for many working parents.

Despite her fame and success in Hollywood, Anne Hathaway has remained grounded and down-to-earth, often sharing insights and advice on self-acceptance and confidence in interviews and on social media.

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What are Anne Hathaway's most popular movies?

Has Anne Hathaway ever won an Oscar?

Is Anne Hathaway a singer?

Does Anne Hathaway have any upcoming projects?

What is Anne Hathaway's fashion style?