Award-winning actress and singer who gained popularity for playing the protagonist in the Disney comedy The Princess Diaries, which was her debut film, Since then, Anne Hathaway has appeared in a number of commercially successful and critically acclaimed movies as well as earned a lot of accolades throughout her acting career. She won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Fantine, a prostitute dying of tuberculosis, in the musical romantic drama Les Misérables. Her notable film credits include The Devil Wears Prada, Alice in Wonderland, The Dark Knight Rises, Valentine’s Day, Interstellar, and Ocean’s 8. She was named one of the world’s highest-paid actresses in 2015 and she appeared in the Forbes Celebrity 100 in 2009.
Birth Name
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway
Nickname
Annie, Ann
Profession
Actress, Singer, Film producer
Nationality
American
Birthday / Date of Birth
Anne Hathaway was born on 12 November 1982, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
Age
She’s currently 40 years old.
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Ethnicity
White
Her ancestry is Irish, along with small amounts of English, German, and French.
Education
Anne Hathaway completed her schooling at Brooklyn Heights Montessori School and Wyoming Elementary School in Millburn. She graduated from Millburn High School in New Jersey in June 2000 with the highest honors.
She then enrolled in the Women’s Studies at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York where she majored in English and minored in political science. Following that, Anne was accepted into the New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study.
Hathaway studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1993 and became the first teenager admitted into the Barrow Group Theater Company’s acting program.
Family Details
- Father – Gerald Thomas Hathaway (Lawyer)
- Mother – Kathleen Ann “Kate” (née McCauley) (Actress)
- Siblings – Michael (Older Brother), Thomas (Younger Brother)
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Anne Hathaway Husband
Anne Hathaway married actor Adam Shulman on September 29, 2012, in Big Sur, California in an interfaith Roman Catholic and Jewish service. She gave birth to her 1st child at age 33, a son named Jonathan Rosebanks Shulman on March 24, 2016. The couple welcomed their second son, Jack Shulman, in November 2019.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 8 inches
- In centimeters – 173 cm
- In meters – 1.73 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 56 kg
- In Pounds – 123 lbs
Body measurements
- Measurements – 35-24-35
- Bust – 35 inches
- Waist – 24 inches
- Hip – 35 inches
- Bra Size – 32C
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Hazel
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Shoe Size
She wears a size 8.5 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 4 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Anne Hathaway earned her acting credit as a lead character in Disney’s teen romantic comedy film, The Princess Diaries, based on Meg Cabot’s 2000 novel of the same name. Her role as Mia Thermopolis was largely lauded by critics and the film was commercially successful. The success of the film led her to reprise her role in the movie’s sequel, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, in 2004.
Television Debut
Hathaway made her first appearance on television in FOX Network’s short-lived comedy-drama television series, Get Real, in which she played Meghan Green. She appeared in a total of 22 episodes from 1999 to 2000.
Famous For
Hathaway is widely recognized for her roles in many movies. Her portrayal of a woman who deals with the guilt of having caused her brother’s death in the drama film, Rachel Getting Married in 2008, earned her several accolades, including a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Her performance as Kym Buchman in the film was well-received by the audience as well as appreciated by critics.
Her impeccable performance as Fantine in the 2012 film Les Misérables is easily one of the best performances in her career. She played the role of a factory worker dying of tuberculosis who struggles to raise her illegitimate child. She won the hearts of moviegoers with her flawless performance and earned many awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Anne’s other major acting credits include Get Smart (2008), Alice in Wonderland (2010), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Interstellar (2014), The Intern (2015), and Ocean’s 8 (2018).
Favorite Things
- Book – The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
- Actors – Joaquin Phoenix, Ralph Fiennes
- Actress – Judy Garland
- Color – Violet
- Film – City of God
- Designer – Valentino
- Dessert – Chocolate
Anne Hathaway Net Worth
As of 2024, Anne Hathaway has a net worth of $80 million dollars. She owns multiple properties, including an apartment worth $2.55 million in Upper West Side, a neighborhood in Manhattan, which she bought in 2016. She lives with her family in this house. Her car collection includes Audi A5 and Audi R8.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Hathaway
- Instagram – annehathaway
Anne Hathaway Facts
She became fascinated with acting after seeing her mother performing in Les Misérables as Fantine, which was a stage production.
In the early days of her acting career, her acting style and beauty were compared to the likes of Judy Garland.
Anne has a dog, a chocolate Labrador, named Esmerelda.
She was ranked #85 on FHM’s sexiest women in the world list in 2006.
Hathaway has won an Academy, a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild and a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress for Les Misérables.
She was among People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People in the world in 2010.
She was ranked at #5 on Empire’s list of “The 100 Sexiest Movie Stars” in 2013.
Hathaway has won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance for her voice role in a 2010 episode of The Simpsons.
Anne has been named in yearly lists of sexiest women by media outlets like FHM, People, AskMen, Maxim, Empire, and Entertainment Weekly.
Forbes reported Hathaway as one of the highest-paid actresses of 2015, and since 2017. she is among the highest-grossing actresses of the 21st century.
