Historical Figure
Anne Hathaway
1982–1623
American actress (born 1982)
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Biography
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway is an American actress. Her accolades include an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Her films have grossed over $6.8 billion worldwide, and she appeared on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list in 2009. She was among the world's highest-paid actresses in 2015.
In Their Own Words (5)
Taking a year off and going to school was the best thing I could have done after The Princess Diaries. It taught me that I don't need Hollywood or a job to make me happy.
As quoted in Teenpeople.com (May 2002) , 2002
I was hanging out the other night with a bunch of friends I've known forever. They were saying, "Look at you. You've grown into a swan." I looked at them and said, "My awkward phase lasted about three years longer than all of yours combined." I related to the physical and emotional awkwardness Mia goes through. She has incredibly low self-esteem. A lot of my life was spent having the same thing, but I'm getting over that now.
As quoted in "Anne Hathaway : Royal Role" by Jeffrey Epstein in E! Online (20 July 2001) , 2001
My entire film career's been dependent on my ability to look unattractive.
As quoted in "Anne Hathaway: 'I'd Rather Be Strong Than Skinny'" in People (8 March 2007) , 2007
I did work at Christie’s for a couple of weeks, getting ready for The Devil Wears Prada, getting people coffee and doing whatever they needed around the office. It was amazing. I got to see some wonderful art and everybody was really nice. It was great.
"Anne Hathaway Was an Intern After She Got Famous: Find Out Whyu". Entertainment Tonight. (September 22, 2015). , 2015
Before I met him, I wasted so much time. I was just annoying and narcissistic and smelled bad. He’s protective without being possessive, passionate without needing to show his temper.
On her boyfriend, Raffaello Follieri, as quoted in "Anne Hathaway : I'm Not a Saint" in People (20 February 2007) , 2007
Timeline
The story of Anne Hathaway, told in moments.
Stars in The Princess Diaries at 18, opposite Julie Andrews. The film makes $165 million worldwide on a $26 million budget. Disney immediately greenlights a sequel.
The Devil Wears Prada opens and earns $326 million. She plays opposite Meryl Streep. The film becomes a cultural touchstone. A Broadway musical follows 18 years later.
Rachel Getting Married earns her first Academy Award nomination. Jonathan Demme directed. She gained the role after being recommended by Demme's daughter.
Wins the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Les Miserables. She lost 25 pounds for the role and had her head shaved on camera. Tom Hooper used the first take.
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