ACTOR · BORN 1982
Anne Hathaway
- Born
- 12 November 1982, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Known for
- Interstellar (2014), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Alice in Wonderland (2010), The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
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- #001
Anne Hathaway formed a close friendship with her Les Misérables (2012) co-star Hugh Jackman. Jackman suggested Anne for the role of Fantine, and the part earned her every major award, including the Oscar. She repeatedly expressed her gratitude to Jackman in her acceptance speeches. The friendship went beyond a professional relationship that began on set and grew into a strong bond lasting many years.
- #002
While vacationing on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, Anne Hathaway was caught in a rip current and swept out to sea, nearly drowning. Her husband, Adam Shulman, was too far down the beach to hear her, and a fast-moving surfer rescued her. According to the New York Post's Page Six column, she caught the attention of a local man by screaming and waving her arms when the waves swallowed her, and he ran to her aid with a boogie board. The incident remained an unforgettable moment in the actress's life.
- #003
Anne Hathaway is of Irish, English, German and French descent.
- #004
Anne Hathaway sang most of the songs in Les Misérables (2012) herself. This was significant in showcasing her musical talent, as her performance in the film won her the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Hathaway's live vocals deepened the emotional depth of her character, Fantine, and helped audiences form a stronger connection with the film.
- #005
Anne Hathaway met Emily Blunt on the set of The Devil Wears Prada (2006), and the two quickly became very close friends. Emily describes Anne as her 'rock,' reflecting the strong and supportive bond between them. The friendship continued over the years both personally and professionally, and the pair later had a fun showdown together on Lip Sync Battle.
- #006
Anne Hathaway left Raffaello Follieri just days before he was arrested on charges of wire fraud and money laundering. In September 2008, Follieri was convicted of misappropriating $50 million in a Ponzi scheme involving properties owned by the Catholic Church, and he may have defrauded investors of as much as $100 million. While investigating the case, the FBI seized Hathaway's diaries, bringing the actress's private life into the public eye.
- #007
Anne Hathaway first became fascinated with the stage at the age of eight, after watching her mother perform as Fantine in Les Misérables.
- #008
Anne Hathaway shares her name with William Shakespeare's wife; in fact, she was almost named Catherine. This similarity in names has come up frequently throughout the actress's life. Although little is known about Shakespeare's wife, the coincidence lends a literary connection to Hathaway's career.
- #009
Anne Hathaway was raised as a Roman Catholic and has described the upbringing as instilling strong values. Her parents were reluctant about her pursuing an acting career, and her mother eventually stopped acting to raise Hathaway and her two brothers.
- #010
Anne Hathaway's breakout film is known as The Princess Diaries (2001), but she auditioned for the role while traveling to New Zealand with Christopher Gorham. She shared with those on set that she felt very good about the audition. The producers realized she would become a big star and therefore delayed the post-production of The Other Side of Heaven (2001); the film was released after The Princess Diaries hit theaters. This strategic move accelerated the rise of Hathaway's stardom.
- #011
As a child, Anne Hathaway wanted to become a nun, though acting also remained a high priority for her.
- #012
Anne Hathaway struggled with depression during her teenage years. This period played an important role in her personal development and later raised her awareness of mental health issues. Hathaway has at times shared this experience publicly, trying to give hope to those facing similar problems.
- #013
When Anne Hathaway finished filming The Witches (2020), she was five months pregnant with her son Jack. Just 10 months after giving birth to Jack, she returned to work to begin filming Locked Down (2021). This quick return demonstrates her commitment to her career and her professional discipline.
- #014
For The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Anne Hathaway was first told to gain 10 kilos, but it was later decided that she would lose that weight and have padding added to her body for the 'fat scenes.' After production, the actress jokingly nicknamed the padding given to her 'Andy's butt.' The experience is remembered as an interesting example of weight pressure in the film industry.
- #015
Anne Hathaway spent a week in Nicaragua helping administer Hepatitis A vaccines to children there. She found the experience 'eye-opening' and it raised her awareness of health inequalities around the world. By taking part in such humanitarian work, Hathaway used her celebrity for social good.
- #016
Anne Hathaway attended Millburn High School, where she played soccer and appeared in many plays, including Once Upon a Mattress as Winnifred, and in Jane Eyre and Gigi at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse.
- #017
Anne Hathaway was initially very reluctant to take on the role of Jane Austen in Becoming Jane (2007), as she felt she was not right for the part. However, Ang Lee, who had directed her in Brokeback Mountain (2005) and had also directed Sense and Sensibility (1995), persuaded her to accept the role. Lee's support allowed Hathaway to portray an iconic writer like Austen and to receive positive reviews from critics.
- #018
Anne Hathaway discovered her passion for acting at the age of six when she watched her mother play the role of Fantine in a stage production of Les Misérables. Twenty-five years later, she played the same role in Tom Hooper's film adaptation of Les Misérables (2012), and her performance earned her thirty-five awards worldwide as well as seventeen further nominations. This full-circle career moment shows how meaningful her artistic journey has been.
- #019
Anne Hathaway studied at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, where she spent several semesters as an English major with a political science minor. She missed her first semester there because of the production schedule of her film debut, The Princess Diaries (2001).
- #020
Anne Hathaway has an older brother, Michael, who is a writer, and a younger brother, Tom, who is eager to act. These artistic leanings within the family show that Anne grew up in a creative environment. Michael's writing and Tom's interest in acting reinforce the Hathaway family's engagement with the arts.
- #021
Anne Hathaway later transferred to the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University.
- #022
Anne Hathaway married her boyfriend of three years, Adam Shulman, in Big Sur, California, before 100 guests after a 10-month engagement. The ceremony was a midnight service combining Christian (Anne's faith) and Jewish (Adam's faith) traditions. Anne wore a Valentino dress; the ceremony was a special moment that respectfully blended the couple's different faiths.
- #023
Early in her film career, Anne Hathaway's acting style and appearance were compared to Judy Garland, whom she names as one of her favorite actresses, and to Audrey Hepburn.
- #024
Anne Hathaway is one of 8 women who have won an Academy Award for a performance in a musical. The list, in chronological order, includes Rita Moreno, Julie Andrews, Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jennifer Hudson and Emma Stone. Hathaway joined this distinguished group with her role as Fantine in Les Misérables (2012), a testament to her musical talent and acting strength.
- #025
Anne Hathaway played teenager Mia Thermopolis in the 2001 Disney comedy The Princess Diaries, a character who learns she is heir to the throne of the fictional Kingdom of Genovia.
- #026
Anne Hathaway was unavailable for the role of Christine Daae in The Phantom of the Opera (2004) because she had a contractual obligation to Disney for The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004), and the two films' shooting schedules overlapped. This conflict caused Hathaway to miss a significant opportunity in her career; however, the Disney production increased her popularity with young audiences.
- #027
Anne Hathaway auditioned for The Princess Diaries during a flight layover en route to New Zealand, and director Garry Marshall cast her after his granddaughters said she had the best "princess" hair, though he had initially considered Liv Tyler.
- #028
Anne Hathaway is a great admirer of Judy Garland, Audrey Hepburn and Meryl Streep. These three legendary actresses have been sources of inspiration for her acting career. Hathaway notably had the chance to work with Meryl Streep on The Devil Wears Prada (2006), and the experience was an unforgettable moment for her.
- #029
Anne Hathaway received an MTV Movie Award nomination for Best Breakthrough Female Performance for her role in The Princess Diaries.
- #030
Anne Hathaway and her husband, Adam Shulman, have two sons: Jonathan Rosebanks Shulman (born 24 March 2016) and Jack Shulman (born November 2019). Anne has managed to balance motherhood with her career, continuing to film even during her pregnancies. This shows her determination in her professional life and her devotion to her family.
- #031
In 2001, Anne Hathaway also starred with Christopher Gorham in The Other Side of Heaven, which was distributed by Disney.
- #032
Among Anne Hathaway's favorite films are Stand by Me (1986), Pretty Woman (1990), Elizabeth (1998), Amélie (2001) and City of God (2002). These films show that she has a broad taste in cinema, appreciating works from different genres and cultures. These choices reflect Hathaway's artistic perspective.
- #033
Anne Hathaway was named one of People magazine's breakthrough stars of 2001 following the success of The Princess Diaries.
- #034
Anne Hathaway has said she would only appear nude or topless in a film if she felt it would add meaning to the film. She first appeared topless in 'Havoc' (2005), and that same year such scenes also featured in 'Brokeback Mountain' (2005). These decisions reflect the importance she places on artistic integrity and her deliberate approach to choosing roles.
- #035
In February 2002, Anne Hathaway made her New York City stage debut in the City Center Encores! concert production of Carnival!, playing Lili, an optimistic orphan who falls in love with a magician.
- #036
Anne Hathaway is called 'Annie' by most of her friends. The familiar name reflects the warm relationships she has with those close to her. Hathaway has said she prefers fans to call her 'Annie' as well, because the name 'Anne' feels more formal to her.
- #037
Anne Hathaway won a Clarence Derwent Award for Most Promising Female for her performance in Carnival!, with critics generally praising her and Charles Isherwood of Variety calling her the highlight of the show.
- #038
Anne Hathaway is the first and only young person accepted into the acting program of New York's award-winning The Barrow Group. Three days before taking a role in the series 'Get Real' (1999), she gave two concerts at Carnegie Hall as a member of the All-Eastern U.S. High School Honors Chorus. These extraordinary achievements show how talented and disciplined she was at a young age.
- #039
Anne Hathaway later voiced the audiobook releases of the first three The Princess Diaries novels.
- #040
Anne Hathaway turned down the role of Tiffany in 'Silver Linings Playbook' (2012) because of creative differences with director David O. Russell. The role went to Jennifer Lawrence, who won an Oscar for her performance. That same year Hathaway won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'Les Misérables' (2012), so the two actresses shared the award in the same year.
- #041
Anne Hathaway voiced Haru Yoshioka in the English version of The Cat Returns in 2002.
- #042
Anne Hathaway starred in Douglas McGrath's comedy-drama Nicholas Nickleby in 2002.
- #043
Anne Hathaway is close friends with Jake Gyllenhaal, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bradley Cooper. These friendships show how wide her social circle in Hollywood is. Hathaway has at times worked on projects with these friends as well, which strengthened the bond between them.
- #044
Johnny Depp is one of Anne Hathaway's favorite actors. Hathaway worked with Depp on 'Alice in Wonderland' (2010) and 'Alice Through the Looking Glass' (2016). These collaborations reinforced her admiration for Depp's acting and created a professional respect between the two actors.
- #045
Anne Hathaway greatly admires Ryan Gosling and Bryce Dallas Howard. These two actors are among the names Hathaway appreciates. Her admiration shows her respect for her contemporaries and the value she places on the craft of acting.
- #046
Anne Hathaway declined the role of Christine Daaé in Joel Schumacher's The Phantom of the Opera (2004) in 2003. She turned it down because the film's production schedule conflicted with The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004).
- #047
Anne Hathaway is good friends with Sienna Miller, Emily Blunt and Heather Matarazzo. These friendships are an indication of the lasting relationships she builds on set. Her closeness with Emily Blunt in particular has continued since the film 'The Devil Wears Prada' (2006).
- #048
Anne Hathaway was initially hesitant and nervous about starring in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. She agreed to the sequel after Marshall convinced her that she was not repeating anything.
- #049
Anne Hathaway's favorite actors are Joaquin Phoenix and Ralph Fiennes. These two actors reflect Hathaway's expectations of acting; both are known for deep, character-driven performances. Hathaway has said she draws inspiration from these names.
- #050
According to The Independent, Anne Hathaway took on more mature roles after The Princess Diaries 2 in order to broaden her acting range and avoid being typecast.
- #051
Anne Hathaway was nearly cast as Johanna in 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' (2007), but Tim Burton wanted an unknown actress for the role, and newcomer Jayne Wisener got it. The situation is remembered as one of the opportunities Hathaway missed in her career, though she later appeared in many successful projects.
- #052
Anne Hathaway voiced Red Puckett in the animated film Hoodwinked! (2005).
- #053
Anne Hathaway was named Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year at Harvard University. The award is a prestigious title that recognizes both her artistic achievements and her contributions to society. Hathaway regarded the honor as an important milestone in her career.
- #054
Anne Hathaway starred in the 2005 drama Havoc as a spoiled socialite and appeared topless in the film, though she denied that the role was simply an attempt to be seen as a more mature actress.
- #055
Anne Hathaway learned to play the piano and worked with a dialect coach for the film 'Becoming Jane' (2007). This preparation process shows how seriously she approached her role. Hathaway developed both her musical and linguistic skills to portray the Jane Austen character.
- #056
Havoc was not released in U.S. theaters because of unfavorable critical reception.
- #057
Anne Hathaway attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA) in Los Angeles, California, and graduated in 1993. This training formed the foundation of her acting career. AADA gave Hathaway a strong technique on stage and in front of the camera.
- #058
While studying English at Vassar College, Anne Hathaway was minoring in Women's Studies, but she later transferred to New York University (2005). This academic background shows her intellectual depth and her interest in social issues. Hathaway continued to value her education throughout her career.
- #059
Anne Hathaway attended Millburn High School in Millburn, New Jersey, and graduated with the highest honors. This achievement is an indication of the discipline and diligence she showed at a young age. Hathaway was also interested in theater during her high school years and developed her talent in that field.
- #060
During her audition for Brokeback Mountain, Anne Hathaway lied about knowing how to ride horses to secure the role from director Ang Lee, and later took riding lessons.
- #061
Anne Hathaway is one of 13 actresses who have won the Academy Award, the BAFTA Award, the Critics' Choice Award, the Golden Globe Award and the SAG Award for the same performance. The list also includes Julia Roberts, Renée Zellweger, Reese Witherspoon, Helen Mirren, Jennifer Hudson, Kate Winslet, Mo'Nique, Natalie Portman and others. Hathaway achieved this feat with the role of Fantine in 'Les Misérables' (2012).
- #062
Anne Hathaway said that Brokeback Mountain made her more aware of the stories she wanted to tell as an actor, leading her to seek roles that would move or thoroughly entertain audiences.
- #063
Anne Hathaway's father, Gerald T. Hathaway, is a lawyer, and her mother, Kate McCauley Hathaway, is a singer and actress. This artistic and legal background nourished both Anne's creative and analytical sides. Her family's support played an important role in her career.
- #064
Anne Hathaway starred in The Devil Wears Prada (2006), a film based on Lauren Weisberger's 2003 novel of the same name.
- #065
Anne Hathaway beat out Sienna Miller for the role of Lureen Twist in 'Brokeback Mountain' (2005). The role was an important turning point in Hathaway's career, as it showed her dramatic ability to a wide audience. Her casting also reinforced director Ang Lee's confidence in her.
- #066
Anne Hathaway described herself as "the ninth choice" for her role in The Devil Wears Prada.
- #067
Anne Hathaway prefers to be called 'Annie', because only her mother calls her 'Anne' when she is truly angry with her, and having fans address her that way feels strange to her. The preference reflects her warm and sincere personality. Hathaway tries to reduce the distance between herself and her fans through small details like this.
- #068
To prepare for The Devil Wears Prada, Anne Hathaway volunteered as an assistant at an auction house and followed a weight-loss regimen that led to crying breakdowns.
- #069
Anne Hathaway's father is of Irish, English, French and German descent, while her mother is of Irish descent. Hathaway has said that these origins gave her a broad perspective.
- #070
Anne Hathaway said that working on The Devil Wears Prada made her respect the fashion industry far more than she had before.
- #071
When Anne Hathaway finished shooting 'Colossal' (2016), she was five months pregnant with her son Jonathan. Only seven months after giving birth to Jonathan, she returned to work to begin filming 'Ocean's Eight' (2018).
- #072
Anne Hathaway was cast as the female lead in the 2007 comedy Knocked Up but withdrew. According to director Judd Apatow and the film's male star Seth Rogen, she disagreed with Apatow's decision to use real footage of a woman giving birth.
- #073
Anne Hathaway is the guest of honor of Step Up Women's Network, an organization that empowers women, and she is also an advisor to the Lollipop Theater Network, which screens films for terminally ill patients in hospitals. Hathaway is proud to use her fame for such charitable work.
- #074
Anne Hathaway has a chocolate Labrador dog named Esmerelda, born in July 2004. Esmerelda holds an important place in Hathaway's life, and the actress enjoys spending time with her dog.
- #075
Anne Hathaway had been a fan of Jane Austen since she was 14. To prepare for Becoming Jane, she studied sign language, calligraphy, dance choreography and piano, and examined Austen's letters.
- #076
Anne Hathaway grew up in New Jersey, but for the past seven years she has mostly preferred living in Manhattan. She showed that affection on Oscar night in 2013, proudly wearing a Tiffany necklace on the red carpet as a 'New York girl.' In her acceptance speech she also thanked 'especially my friends who are cheering from Crosby Street tonight,' indicating that she lived in the Avalon Bowery building, near her apartment on the Lower East Side.
- #077
Anne Hathaway moved to England a month before filming Becoming Jane to improve her English accent, believing that without a perfect accent audiences would dismiss her performance within the film's first five minutes. She received a British Independent Film Award nomination for Best Actress for the role.
- #078
Anne Hathaway announced her engagement to Adam Shulman, whom she had been with since November 2008. The couple later married and had two children.
- #079
When Anne Hathaway appeared on 'Lip Sync Battle' (2015), LL Cool J described her and Emily Blunt as two of the biggest stars on the big screen. The pair faced off in a showdown styled as a 'The Devil Wears Prada' reunion.
- #080
Anne Hathaway was inducted into the 2019-20 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the Arts and Entertainment category. Hathaway saw the honor as an important milestone in her career.
- #081
Anne Hathaway's childhood celebrity crush was Leonardo DiCaprio. Hathaway later had the chance to work in the same industry as DiCaprio, though the two never appeared together in a project.
- #082
Anne Hathaway was named one of People magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People (2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010). Hathaway regards appearing on these lists as part of her career.
- #083
Anne Hathaway became the 140th actor to win an Academy Award, taking the Best Supporting Actress Oscar on February 24, 2013 for 'Les Misérables' (2012). The award is considered one of the greatest achievements of her career.
- #084
Anne Hathaway worked with Helena Bonham Carter on four films: 'Alice in Wonderland' (2010), 'Les Misérables' (2012), 'Alice Through the Looking Glass' (2016) and 'Ocean's Eight' (2018). Hathaway has great respect for Bonham Carter's talent.
- #085
Anne Hathaway's performance as Kym in 'Rachel Getting Married' (2008) ranked #20 on Paste magazine's list of the 25 Best Film Performances of the Decade (2009). With this role, Hathaway was recognized as a serious actress.
- #086
In 1998, Anne Hathaway was nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role at the Paper Mill Playhouse 'Rising Star Awards,' given to high schools across New Jersey. Ironically, she was nominated for playing the Princess in 'Once Upon a Mattress' and lost to a girl playing the same role. In the nomination voting her name was listed as 'Annie Hathaway,' indicating the stage name she used at the time.
- #087
Anne Hathaway was set to star in 'Knocked Up' (2007), but she left the project due to creative differences. In an interview, she explained that she objected to Judd Apatow's plan to use real footage of a birth.
- #088
When Anne Hathaway hosted the 83rd Academy Awards, she was twenty-eight years old, making her the youngest person to take on the job. Hathaway showed both her talent and her charisma to a wide audience with this experience.
- #089
Anne Hathaway's television debut came in a Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate commercial shot in Maplewood, New Jersey (1997). After this experience, Hathaway began appearing in bigger projects.
- #090
Anne Hathaway received Chanel's Rising Talent Spotlight Award. Hathaway regards her relationship with Chanel as an important collaboration in her career.
- #091
On May 9, 2019, Anne Hathaway received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6927 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. Hathaway regarded the star as an achievement at the peak of her career.
- #092
Anne Hathaway grew up in Millburn Township, New Jersey, a town adjacent to Summit, NJ, the birthplace of her The Devil Wears Prada (2006) co-star Meryl Streep. Streep was raised in Bernardsville, NJ. The area, also next to Maplewood, NJ, is home to Columbia High School, which Zach Braff (and Grammy-winning artist Lauryn Hill) attended, while Braff's Scrubs (2001) co-star John C. McGinley went to Millburn High School, from which Hathaway graduated.
- #093
Anne Hathaway's parents, Gerald T. Hathaway and Kate McCauley Hathaway, attended La Salle University in Philadelphia in the 1970s and graduated a year apart. Hathaway speaks proudly of her family's shared educational history.
- #094
Anne Hathaway plans to complete her degree from New York University one day. She had to leave her studies unfinished because of her busy career, but she has never abandoned that goal and has expressed a desire to return to academic life.
- #095
Anne Hathaway was nominated for Best Actress/Comedy at the 2002 Teen Choice Awards for The Princess Diaries (2001). The nomination reflected her popularity among young audiences, and the film established her as a teen star.
- #096
Anne Hathaway has worked with three directors who have won the Academy Award for Best Director: Ang Lee, Jonathan Demme and Tom Hooper.
- #097
After the release of The Princess Diaries (2001), Anne Hathaway's hometown newspaper, The Item, published an article comparing her to Greta Garbo, because the paper was unable to interview her while she was busy filming and living in Los Angeles.
- #098
Hathaway began her education at Wyoming School in the New Jersey town of Millburn. The school is known as the place where her interest in theater first took root in her early youth.
- #099
Hathaway, who counts Michelle Pfeiffer as a role model, made that admiration concrete in her career by playing Selina Kyle (Catwoman), one of Pfeiffer's unforgettable characters, in the 2012 film The Dark Knight Rises.
- #100
In the summer of 2009, Hathaway appeared alongside Julie White in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night at the Delacorte Theater in New York's Central Park. The theater experience led the two actresses to become close friends.
- #101
Entertainment Weekly placed Hathaway third among actors on its '30 Under 30' list. The ranking showed how respected she had become in the industry despite her young age, and her inclusion proved both her talent and her promise as an actor.
- #102
Rapper and actor LL Cool J called Hathaway 'charming.' The praise indicated that Hathaway drew attention not only for her acting but also for her charisma, and LL Cool J's comment was one of the positive reactions that reinforced her reputation in the industry.
- #103
In 2002, Hathaway won the Clarence Derwent Award for the City Center Encores! production of the musical 'Carnival.' The award confirmed her talent and musical performance on the stage, and with this success she showed she was a formidable name not only in film but also in theatre.
- #104
Hathaway appeared in the 2005 film 'Brokeback Mountain,' which the Library of Congress deemed 'culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant' and selected for the National Film Registry. The film holds an important place in cinema history and was a major milestone in Hathaway's career, and the selection shows she has taken part in serious projects of high artistic value.
- #105
In 1999, Hathaway took the stage at both the Teen Choice Awards and the Billboard Awards to introduce music groups. The experience shows that early in her career she appeared in different areas of the entertainment world, and she also drew attention for her hosting duties at such events, reaching a wide audience.
- #106
In 2018, Hathaway was nominated in the Performing Arts category of the New Jersey Hall of Fame. The nomination shows that her cultural and artistic contributions in her home state of New Jersey were recognized, and her place on the honor list proved her a name known both for her acting career and for her contributions to the community.
- #107
Hathaway is a big fan of the English football club Arsenal F.C. This passion shows she also follows the world of sports closely; she says she follows Arsenal's matches and often voices her support for the team, revealing that she is not only an artist but also a passionate sports viewer.
- #108
The British men's magazine FHM placed Hathaway high on its '100 Sexiest Women in the World' list in different years. She ranked 85th in 2006, 51st in 2008 and 9th in 2009, drawing attention with her rise on the list, and these rankings show she was admired by a wide fan base for both her beauty and her charisma.
- #109
Glamour magazine placed Hathaway second on its 'Most Glamorous Women in the World' list. The high ranking shows she stood out not only for her physical beauty but also for her elegance and bearing, and her place on the list once again proved her influence in the worlds of fashion and beauty.
- #110
Hathaway is one of 22 women actors born in New York State who have won an Oscar. The list also includes famous names such as Alice Brady, Teresa Wright, Anne Revere, Celeste Holm, Claire Trevor, Judy Holliday, Shirley Booth, Susan Hayward, Patty Duke, Anne Bancroft, Barbra Streisand, Jane Fonda, Lee Grant, Beatrice Straight, Whoopi Goldberg, Mercedes Ruehl, Marisa Tomei, Mira Sorvino, Susan Sarandon, Jennifer Connelly and Melissa Leo. Hathaway's place in this prestigious group shows she holds an important position in cinema history.
- #111
In its June 2002 issue, Teen People magazine included Hathaway in its '25 Sexiest Stars Under 25' list. The selection shows she was a name who drew attention at a young age and was also influential with young audiences, and her place on the list earned her a wide fan base early in her career.
- #112
Hathaway is one of 27 women actors nominated for an Academy Award for a performance in a musical film, a success that came with the role of Fantine in the 2012 film 'Les Misérables.' The list also includes legendary names such as Bessie Love, Grace Moore, Jean Hagen, Marjorie Rambeau, Dorothy Dandridge, Deborah Kerr, Rita Moreno, Gladys Cooper and Julie Andrews. Hathaway's place in this select group proved she holds an important place in the history of musical cinema.
- #113
Empire magazine placed Hathaway 18th on its '100 Sexiest Movie Stars' list in 2007 and 5th in 2013. These rankings show that her appeal and popularity in the film world increased over the years, and her high placement on the list drew attention to both her acting talent and her on-screen charisma.
- #114
AskMen.com placed Hathaway high on its '99 Most Desirable Women' list in different years. She ranked 80th in 2006, 63rd in 2008, 5th in 2009, 9th in 2011 and 47th in 2013, showing through her position on the list that she was admired by a wide fan base. These rankings reveal that she stood out for both her physical attractiveness and her charisma.
- #115
Hathaway appeared in two films nominated for the Best Picture Oscar: the 2005 film 'Brokeback Mountain' and the 2012 film 'Les Misérables.' Both films hold an important place in cinema history and show that Hathaway has taken part in serious projects of high artistic value, and these nominations are regarded as a major achievement in her career.
- #116
Hathaway auditioned for the role of Angelique Bouchard in the 2012 film 'Dark Shadows,' but the role ultimately went to Eva Green. The situation shows that Hathaway wanted to take part in projects of different genres and was eager for such roles by auditioning, yet missing out on the part was not seen as a loss in her career, as she continued to make a name for herself with different projects.
- #117
Teen People magazine included Hathaway in its '25 Sexiest Stars Under 25' list for a second time. The selection appeared in the June 2006 issue, and Hathaway had also been on the list in 2002; the repeated selection shows she maintained her popularity during her youth and that her influence on young audiences continued.
- #118
Hathaway is allergic to popcorn. The allergy causes her to avoid this snack often consumed in movie theatres, and Hathaway has occasionally mentioned the allergy, sharing a personal detail with her fans; such health issues offer interesting information about the daily lives of famous names.
- #119
Hathaway was offered the role of Yvaine in the 2007 film 'Stardust,' but she turned the offer down, and the role ultimately went to Claire Danes. Hathaway's decision to decline shows her freedom to make different choices in her career; the part could have been an important opportunity, but she chose to pursue different projects.
- #120
Hathaway was born at 9:00 a.m. (EST). Her birth time is a small but interesting known detail about her life, and it is also of interest to astrology enthusiasts; such personal information offers intriguing details about the lives of famous names.
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