Anne Hathaway's Full Biography
Anne Hathaway is a beloved Hollywood actress who has been in the business for over two decades. She first gained recognition for her role in the 2001 film The Princess Diaries and has since starred in numerous successful movies, such as Les Misérables and The Devil Wears Prada. Hathaway's acting skills and ability to take on a wide range of characters have made her a prominent figure in the industry.
Early Life/Education
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway was born on November 12, 1982, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. She was raised in Millburn, New Jersey, along with her two brothers. Her father, Gerald Hathaway, was a lawyer, and her mother, Kate McCauley Hathaway, was an actress and singer.
Hathaway was inspired to pursue a career in theater when she was a young child and toured with her mother during a performance of the musical Les Misérables.
She trained with the renowned Barrow Group in New York, and at the age of 16, she received her first television role on the family drama Get Real (1999–2000). Hathaway started pursuing a career in film after graduating from high school in 2000.
Career
Anne Hathaway's breakthrough in the entertainment industry came right away with her role as Mia Thermopolis in Disney's The Princess Diaries (2001). In this movie, Anne showcased her abilities as an actress, effortlessly transitioning from a clumsy teenager to a poised princess. Her captivating performance earned her critical acclaim and established her as a rising star in Hollywood. Immediately, there were talks of her reprising the role, and she did just that in its sequel, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004).
Following her success as a Disney princess, Anne Hathaway was given another fairytale with her role in Ella Enchanted (2004). In this film, she brought a modern and engaging take to the classic Cinderella story. However, this further established her reputation as a fantasy film, Disney princess-typecast actress. Hathaway was not happy about this and thought about giving up all together before she got a role alongside Heath Ledger.
Brokeback Mountain (2005) put her into the adult category of acting as she played the wife of Jake Gyllenhaal's character. The film received critical acclaim for its portrayal of a complex and forbidden love story between two cowboys in the American West.
The Devil Wears Prada, with Hathaway and Meryl Streep as the lead actresses, emerged as a highly acclaimed and financially successful film back in 2006. Hathaway's performance in the movie was particularly noteworthy, showcasing her talent in a prominent role. Furthermore, her portrayal of Kym in Rachel Getting Married (2008), a character struggling with addiction, resulted in her receiving her initial Academy Award nomination.
Following her initial nomination, Hathaway's talent continued to flourish as she delved into the world of romantic comedies. Films like Bride Wars (2009) and Valentine's Day showcased her ability to captivate audiences with her charming performances.
In a poignant departure from her usual roles, Hathaway portrayed a spirited woman battling Parkinson's disease in the heartfelt romance Love and Other Drugs (2010).
Additionally, she embraced her roots in fantastical storytelling by bringing the enchanting White Queen to life in Tim Burton's whimsical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland.
After that, Hathaway took on the leading role in the mesmerizing romantic drama One Day, and then Catwoman in the third and final film in Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, which was released in 2012 and was titled The Dark Knight Rises.
She later appeared in a 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables as the hopeless Fantine. This was the same role that she had seen her mother play onstage when she was a child, and she won an Academy Award for best supporting actress for her performance in the film.
Hathaway's career took an animated turn when she lent her voice to the animated films Rio (2011) and its sequel Rio 2, released in 2014.
Shortly after, she had the opportunity to showcase her talent in Christopher Nolan's thought-provoking space drama Interstellar (2014). In this film, Hathaway portrayed a brilliant scientist determined to find a habitable planet amidst the aftermath of war and famine on Earth. Unfortunately, they had very rugged conditions for the movie, and at one point, Anne seriously thought she might die. The film was not successful at all.
In the 2015 comedy The Intern, she made a comedic comeback as a successful businesswoman navigating the fashion industry and developing an unexpected friendship with Robert De Niro's character, an older employee.
In 2016, Hathaway reprized her role as the White Queen in Alice Through the Looking Glass and portrayed a woman in the comedy Colossal who discovers she has a strange connection to a monstrous creature. Her performance as a self-absorbed actress in Ocean's 8 (2018), a female-driven reboot of the Ocean's Eleven franchise from the early 2000s, garnered positive reviews.
Her 2019 credits included the thriller Serenity, in which her character solicits her ex-husband (Matthew McConaughey) to commit murder; the comedy The Hustle, about two rival con artists; Modern Love, an Amazon anthology series in which Hathaway appeared as a woman struggling with mental illness; and Dark Waters, a fact-based drama about a legal case involving the alleged pollution of a community by a chemical company.
Hathaway starred in both The Last Thing He Wanted, a crime drama based on a novel by Joan Didion, and The Witches, a family comedy based on a Roald Dahl children's book, in 2020. The following year, Hathaway appeared in the heist film Locked Down and the sci-fi anthology television series Solos.
Later, she starred alongside Jared Leto in the 2022 miniseries WeCrashed, about the rise and fall of WeWork, a company that promoted shared office space. Her other 2022 credits include the family drama Armageddon Time.
Personal Life
Anne Hathaway is known for keeping her personal life relatively private. In 2012, she married Adam Shulman, an actor and jewelry designer. The couple had two children together, Johnny and Jack.
Net Worth
Anne Hathaway has a net worth of $80 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. Anne’s wealth comes primarily from her acting career. For example, she started off with a $400,000 salary in 2001, and was bumped up to $800,000 by 2005.
When The Devil Wears Prada came around in 2006, Anne Hathaway pulled in $1 million for her part. She has only gone up from there.
Activism
Anne Hathaway's dedication to advocating for gender equality is evident through her involvement with organizations like UN Women, where she received the honor of being named a UN Goodwill Ambassador in June 2016. She passionately addresses the issue of the unequal burden of care work in the home, tirelessly campaigning for accessible childcare services and shared parental leave.
Hathaway's commitment to equality extends beyond gender, as she has actively championed various causes such as raising awareness against child marriage through her advocacy work with the Nike Foundation.
Additionally, she fearlessly speaks out in support of LGBTQ+ rights and consistently lends her voice to numerous humanitarian endeavors.
Controversy
There is a phenomenon known as "Hathahaters," referring to a group of individuals who express a strong dislike for Anne Hathaway, often criticizing her acting style, public appearances, or perceived personality traits. This online criticism, like with many celebrities, can sometimes be fueled by memes, jokes, or unfounded rumors.
