March 27, 2024 • 7 mins
Anne Hathaway, born Anne Jacqueline Hathaway on November 12, 1982, in Brooklyn, New York, is an acclaimed American actress known for her versatility, talent, and unwavering dedication to her craft. Throughout her career, she has captivated audiences with her performances in a wide range of genres, from romantic comedies to serious dramas, and has established herself as one of the most talented and respected actresses of her generation.
Early Life and Education Hathaway grew up in Millburn, New Jersey, as the middle child of three. Her father, Gerald, was a labor attorney, and her mother, Kate, was a former actress who inspired Anne's love for the performing arts. From a young age, Hathaway was drawn to the stage, participating in numerous productions at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey and later at the Barrow Group Theater Company in New York City.
She attended Millburn High School, where she continued to nurture her passion for acting. Hathaway was an excellent student and was heavily involved in extracurricular activities, including the school's drama club and the All-Eastern U.S. High School Honors Chorus. After graduating from high school in 2000, she enrolled at Vassar College to study English and Political Science. However, her academic pursuits were put on hold when she was cast in her breakout role in "The Princess Diaries" (2001).
Rise to Fame: "The Princess Diaries" and Early Career Hathaway's life changed forever when she landed the lead role of Mia Thermopolis in the Disney family comedy "The Princess Diaries" (2001), directed by Garry Marshall. The film, which co-starred Julie Andrews as Mia's regal grandmother, was a massive box office success and catapulted the young actress to stardom. Hathaway's endearing performance as the awkward teenager who discovers she is a princess charmed audiences and critics alike, and the film spawned a sequel, "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement" (2004), in which she reprised her role.
Following the success of "The Princess Diaries," Hathaway sought to diversify her acting portfolio and avoid being typecast as a teen star. She appeared in a range of films, including the romantic drama "Nicholas Nickleby" (2002), the comedy "Ella Enchanted" (2004), and the thriller "Havoc" (2005). During this period, she also made her first foray into more adult-oriented roles, such as her critically acclaimed performance as Lureen Newsome in "Brokeback Mountain" (2005), directed by Ang Lee.
Establishing Herself as a Versatile Actress As her career progressed, Hathaway continued to take on diverse roles that showcased her range as an actress. In 2006, she starred opposite Meryl Streep in the hit comedy "The Devil Wears Prada," playing the role of Andy Sachs, a naive assistant to a powerful fashion magazine editor. The film was a commercial and critical success, and Hathaway's performance earned her widespread praise and numerous award nominations.
Hathaway further demonstrated her versatility with roles in films such as the Jane Austen biopic "Becoming Jane" (2007), the romantic comedy "Get Smart" (2008), and the drama "Rachel Getting Married" (2008). Her portrayal of Kym, a recovering drug addict, in "Rachel Getting Married" earned Hathaway her first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, cementing her status as a serious dramatic actress.
In the following years, Hathaway continued to take on challenging roles, such as the White Queen in Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" (2010) and Parkinson's disease sufferer Maggie Murdock in "Love & Other Drugs" (2010), opposite Jake Gyllenhaal. She also lent her voice to the animated film "Rio" (2011) and its sequel "Rio 2" (2014), showcasing her vocal talents.
Oscar Success and Continued Excellence Hathaway's career reached new heights in 2012 with her performance as Fantine in the musical drama "Les Misérables," directed by Tom Hooper. Her emotionally charged rendition of the song "I Dreamed a Dream" and her overall portrayal of the tragic character earned Hathaway widespread critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Following her Oscar win, Hathaway continued to take on a variety of roles, showcasing her range and versatility. She starred opposite Matthew McConaughey in the sci-fi epic "Interstellar" (2014), directed by Christopher Nolan, and played the lead role in the romantic comedy "The Intern" (2015), alongside Robert De Niro. Hathaway also returned to the stage, appearing in the Public Theater's production of "Grounded" (2015), a one-woman play about a fighter pilot assigned to operate military drones.
In recent years, Hathaway has continued to choose interesting and challenging projects. She starred in the heist comedy "Ocean's 8" (2018), alongside an all-star cast including Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, and Rihanna, and delivered a powerful performance as a woman battling addiction in the drama
Early Life and Education Hathaway grew up in Millburn, New Jersey, as the middle child of three. Her father, Gerald, was a labor attorney, and her mother, Kate, was a former actress who inspired Anne's love for the performing arts. From a young age, Hathaway was drawn to the stage, participating in numerous productions at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey and later at the Barrow Group Theater Company in New York City.
She attended Millburn High School, where she continued to nurture her passion for acting. Hathaway was an excellent student and was heavily involved in extracurricular activities, including the school's drama club and the All-Eastern U.S. High School Honors Chorus. After graduating from high school in 2000, she enrolled at Vassar College to study English and Political Science. However, her academic pursuits were put on hold when she was cast in her breakout role in "The Princess Diaries" (2001).
Rise to Fame: "The Princess Diaries" and Early Career Hathaway's life changed forever when she landed the lead role of Mia Thermopolis in the Disney family comedy "The Princess Diaries" (2001), directed by Garry Marshall. The film, which co-starred Julie Andrews as Mia's regal grandmother, was a massive box office success and catapulted the young actress to stardom. Hathaway's endearing performance as the awkward teenager who discovers she is a princess charmed audiences and critics alike, and the film spawned a sequel, "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement" (2004), in which she reprised her role.
Following the success of "The Princess Diaries," Hathaway sought to diversify her acting portfolio and avoid being typecast as a teen star. She appeared in a range of films, including the romantic drama "Nicholas Nickleby" (2002), the comedy "Ella Enchanted" (2004), and the thriller "Havoc" (2005). During this period, she also made her first foray into more adult-oriented roles, such as her critically acclaimed performance as Lureen Newsome in "Brokeback Mountain" (2005), directed by Ang Lee.
Establishing Herself as a Versatile Actress As her career progressed, Hathaway continued to take on diverse roles that showcased her range as an actress. In 2006, she starred opposite Meryl Streep in the hit comedy "The Devil Wears Prada," playing the role of Andy Sachs, a naive assistant to a powerful fashion magazine editor. The film was a commercial and critical success, and Hathaway's performance earned her widespread praise and numerous award nominations.
Hathaway further demonstrated her versatility with roles in films such as the Jane Austen biopic "Becoming Jane" (2007), the romantic comedy "Get Smart" (2008), and the drama "Rachel Getting Married" (2008). Her portrayal of Kym, a recovering drug addict, in "Rachel Getting Married" earned Hathaway her first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, cementing her status as a serious dramatic actress.
In the following years, Hathaway continued to take on challenging roles, such as the White Queen in Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" (2010) and Parkinson's disease sufferer Maggie Murdock in "Love & Other Drugs" (2010), opposite Jake Gyllenhaal. She also lent her voice to the animated film "Rio" (2011) and its sequel "Rio 2" (2014), showcasing her vocal talents.
Oscar Success and Continued Excellence Hathaway's career reached new heights in 2012 with her performance as Fantine in the musical drama "Les Misérables," directed by Tom Hooper. Her emotionally charged rendition of the song "I Dreamed a Dream" and her overall portrayal of the tragic character earned Hathaway widespread critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Following her Oscar win, Hathaway continued to take on a variety of roles, showcasing her range and versatility. She starred opposite Matthew McConaughey in the sci-fi epic "Interstellar" (2014), directed by Christopher Nolan, and played the lead role in the romantic comedy "The Intern" (2015), alongside Robert De Niro. Hathaway also returned to the stage, appearing in the Public Theater's production of "Grounded" (2015), a one-woman play about a fighter pilot assigned to operate military drones.
In recent years, Hathaway has continued to choose interesting and challenging projects. She starred in the heist comedy "Ocean's 8" (2018), alongside an all-star cast including Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, and Rihanna, and delivered a powerful performance as a woman battling addiction in the drama
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(00:00):
Anne Hathaway born Anne Jaqueline Hathaway onNovember twelfth, nineteen eighty two, in
Brooklyn, New York is an acclaimedAmerican actress known for her versatility, talent,
and unwavering dedication to her craft.Throughout her career, she has captivated
audiences with her performances in a widerange of genres, from romantic comedies to
serious dramas, and has established herselfas one of the most talented and respected
(00:22):
actresses of her generation. Early lifein education, Hathaway grew up in Milbourne,
New Jersey, as the middle childof three. Her father, Gerald,
was a labor attorney, and hermother, Kate, was a former
actress who inspired Anne's love for theperforming arts. From a young age,
Hathaway was drawn to the stage,participating in numerous productions at the paper Mill
(00:43):
Playhouse in New Jersey and later atthe Barrow Group Theater Company in New York
City. She attended Milburn High School, where she continued to nurture her passion
for acting. Hathaway was an excellentstudent and was heavily involved in extra curricular
activities, including the school's drama cluband the All Eastern US High School honors
course. After graduating from high schoolin two thousand, she enrolled at Vassar
(01:06):
College to study English and political science. However, her academic pursuits were put
on hold when she was cast inher breakout role in The Princess Diaries two
thousand and one. Rise to Fame, The Princess Diaries and early career,
and Hathaway's life changed forever when shelanded the lead role of Mia Thermopolis in
the Disney Family comedy The Princess Diariestwo thousand one, directed by Gary Marshall.
(01:30):
The film, which co starred JulieAndrews as MIA's regal grandmother, was
a massive box office success and catapultedthe young actress to stardom. Hathaway's endearing
performance as the awkward teenager who discoversshe is a princess charmed audiences and critics
alike, and the films spawned asequel, The Princess Diaries to Royal Engagement
two thousand and four, in whichshe reprised her role. Following the success
(01:55):
of The Princess Diaries, Hathaway soughtto diversify her acting portfolio and avoid being
typecast as a teen star. Sheappeared in a range of films, including
the romantic drama Nicholas Nickleby two thousandand two, the comedy Ella Enchanted two
thousand and four, and the thrillerHavoc two thousand and five. During this
(02:15):
period, she also made her firstforay into more adult oriented roles, such
as her critically acclaimed performance as LoreenNewsom in Broke Back Mountain On two thousand
and five, directed by Ang Lee. Establishing herself as a versatile actress.
As her career progressed, Hathaway continuedto take on diverse roles that showcased her
(02:36):
range as an actress. In twothousand and six, she starred opposite Meryl
Streep in the hit comedy The Devilware'sPrada, playing the role of Andy Secks,
a naive assistant to a powerful fashionmagazine editor. The film was a
commercial and critical success, and Hathaway'sperformance earned her widespread praise in numerous award
nominations. Hathaway further demonstrated her versatilitywith roles in des films such as the
(03:00):
Jane Austen biopic Becoming Jane two thousandand seven, the romantic comedy Gets Smart
two thousand and eight and the dramaRachel Getting Married Data two thousand and eight.
Her portrayal of Kim, a recoveringdrug addict, and Rachel Getting Married
earned Hathaway her first Academy Award nominationfor Best Actress, cementing her status as
(03:20):
a serious dramatic actress. In thefollowing years, Hathaway continued to take on
challenging roles such as the White Queenand Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland twenty ten
and Parkinson's disease sufferer Maggie Murdoch inLove and Other Drugs twenty ten opposite Jake
Gillenhall. She also lent her voiceto the animated film Rio twenty eleven and
(03:42):
its sequel Rio two Inches twenty fourteen, showcasing her vocal talents, oscar success
and continued excellence. Hathaway's career reachednew heights in twenty twelve with her performance
as Fantine in the musical drama LesMiserable, directed by Tom Hooper. Her
emotionally charged rendition of the song IDreamed a Dream and her overall portrayal of
(04:02):
the tragic character earned Hathaway widespread criticalacclaim and numerous accolades, including the Academy
Award for Best Supporting Actress. Followingher oscar Win, Hathaway continued to take
on a variety of roles, showcasingher range and versatility. She starred opposite
Matthew McConaughey in the sci fi epicInterstellar twenty fourteen, directed by Christopher Nolan,
(04:27):
and played the lead role in theromantic comedy The Intern twenty fifteen alongside
Robert de Niro. Hathaway also returnedto the stage, appearing in the Public
Theater's production of Grounded in twenty fifteen, a one woman play about a fighter
pilot assigned to operate military drones.In recent years, Hathaway has continued to
choose interesting and challenging projects. Shestarred in the heist comedy Oceans Eight Inches
(04:53):
twenty eighteen alongside an all star castincluding Sandra Bullock, Kate Blanchette, and
Rihanna, and deliver Verard a powerfulperformance as a woman battling addiction in the
drama The Last Thing He Wanted twentytwenty, directed by d Reese. She
also received critical praise for her portrayalof a woman with bipolar disorder in the
Amazon Prime video series Modern Love twentynineteen. Personal life in philanthropy. Hathaway
(05:17):
has been married to actor and businessmanAdam Shulman since twenty twelve. The couple
welcomed their first child, a sonnamed Jonathan, in twenty sixteen, and
their second son, Jack, intwenty nineteen. Despite her fame, Hathaway
has managed to maintain a relatively privatepersonal life, focusing on her family and
her work. Throughout her career,Hathaway has been actively involved in various charitable
(05:39):
causes. She is a supporter ofthe Step Up Women's Network, an organization
that empowers underprivileged girls, and hasserved as a longtime advocate for the Nike
Foundation's Girl Effect campaign, which aimsto break the cycle of global poverty by
investing in adolescent girls. Hathaway isalso a vocal advocate for LGBTQ plus rights
(06:00):
and has been involved with organizations suchas The Trevor Project and the Human Rights
Campaign. In addition to her philanthropicwork, Hathaway has used her platform to
raise awareness about important issues. Intwenty seventeen, she spoke at the United
Nations on International Women's Day, deliveringa powerful speech about the importance of paid
(06:23):
parental leave and gender equality. Shehas also been a strong proponent of environmental
conservation and sustainability, using her socialmedia presence to promote eco friendly practices and
support organizations working to combat climate change. Legacy and impact, Anne Hathaway's career
has been marked by her incredible versatility, her dedication to her craft, and
(06:44):
her ability to captivate audiences with herperformances. From her breakout role in The
Princess Diaries to her Oscar winning turnin Les Miserable, Hathaway has consistently delivered
memorable and impactful performances that have earnedher a place among the most respected actresses
of her generation. Beyond her actingachievements, Hathaway has also made significant contributions
(07:05):
to various charitable causes and has usedher platform to advocate for important social and
environmental issues. Her commitment to makinga positive difference in the world has inspired
countless fans and has solidified her statusas a role model and icon. As
she continues to take on new andexciting projects, Anne Hathaway's legacy as a
(07:26):
talented actress, dedicated philanthropist, andpassionate advocate for change continues to grow.
Her impact on the entertainment industry andbeyond is undeniable, and her work will
undoubtedly continue to inspire and influence generationsto come. Thanks for listening to Quiet.
Please remember to like and share whereveryou get your podcasts.
Anne Hathaway born Anne Jaqueline Hathaway onNovember twelfth, nineteen eighty two, in
Brooklyn, New York is an acclaimedAmerican actress known for her versatility, talent,
and unwavering dedication to her craft.Throughout her career, she has captivated
audiences with her performances in a widerange of genres, from romantic comedies to
serious dramas, and has established herselfas one of the most talented and respected
(00:22):
actresses of her generation. Early lifein education, Hathaway grew up in Milbourne,
New Jersey, as the middle childof three. Her father, Gerald,
was a labor attorney, and hermother, Kate, was a former
actress who inspired Anne's love for theperforming arts. From a young age,
Hathaway was drawn to the stage,participating in numerous productions at the paper Mill
(00:43):
Playhouse in New Jersey and later atthe Barrow Group Theater Company in New York
City. She attended Milburn High School, where she continued to nurture her passion
for acting. Hathaway was an excellentstudent and was heavily involved in extra curricular
activities, including the school's drama cluband the All Eastern US High School honors
course. After graduating from high schoolin two thousand, she enrolled at Vassar
(01:06):
College to study English and political science. However, her academic pursuits were put
on hold when she was cast inher breakout role in The Princess Diaries two
thousand and one. Rise to Fame, The Princess Diaries and early career,
and Hathaway's life changed forever when shelanded the lead role of Mia Thermopolis in
the Disney Family comedy The Princess Diariestwo thousand one, directed by Gary Marshall.
(01:30):
The film, which co starred JulieAndrews as MIA's regal grandmother, was
a massive box office success and catapultedthe young actress to stardom. Hathaway's endearing
performance as the awkward teenager who discoversshe is a princess charmed audiences and critics
alike, and the films spawned asequel, The Princess Diaries to Royal Engagement
two thousand and four, in whichshe reprised her role. Following the success
(01:55):
of The Princess Diaries, Hathaway soughtto diversify her acting portfolio and avoid being
typecast as a teen star. Sheappeared in a range of films, including
the romantic drama Nicholas Nickleby two thousandand two, the comedy Ella Enchanted two
thousand and four, and the thrillerHavoc two thousand and five. During this
(02:15):
period, she also made her firstforay into more adult oriented roles, such
as her critically acclaimed performance as LoreenNewsom in Broke Back Mountain On two thousand
and five, directed by Ang Lee. Establishing herself as a versatile actress.
As her career progressed, Hathaway continuedto take on diverse roles that showcased her
(02:36):
range as an actress. In twothousand and six, she starred opposite Meryl
Streep in the hit comedy The Devilware'sPrada, playing the role of Andy Secks,
a naive assistant to a powerful fashionmagazine editor. The film was a
commercial and critical success, and Hathaway'sperformance earned her widespread praise in numerous award
nominations. Hathaway further demonstrated her versatilitywith roles in des films such as the
(03:00):
Jane Austen biopic Becoming Jane two thousandand seven, the romantic comedy Gets Smart
two thousand and eight and the dramaRachel Getting Married Data two thousand and eight.
Her portrayal of Kim, a recoveringdrug addict, and Rachel Getting Married
earned Hathaway her first Academy Award nominationfor Best Actress, cementing her status as
(03:20):
a serious dramatic actress. In thefollowing years, Hathaway continued to take on
challenging roles such as the White Queenand Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland twenty ten
and Parkinson's disease sufferer Maggie Murdoch inLove and Other Drugs twenty ten opposite Jake
Gillenhall. She also lent her voiceto the animated film Rio twenty eleven and
(03:42):
its sequel Rio two Inches twenty fourteen, showcasing her vocal talents, oscar success
and continued excellence. Hathaway's career reachednew heights in twenty twelve with her performance
as Fantine in the musical drama LesMiserable, directed by Tom Hooper. Her
emotionally charged rendition of the song IDreamed a Dream and her overall portrayal of
(04:02):
the tragic character earned Hathaway widespread criticalacclaim and numerous accolades, including the Academy
Award for Best Supporting Actress. Followingher oscar Win, Hathaway continued to take
on a variety of roles, showcasingher range and versatility. She starred opposite
Matthew McConaughey in the sci fi epicInterstellar twenty fourteen, directed by Christopher Nolan,
(04:27):
and played the lead role in theromantic comedy The Intern twenty fifteen alongside
Robert de Niro. Hathaway also returnedto the stage, appearing in the Public
Theater's production of Grounded in twenty fifteen, a one woman play about a fighter
pilot assigned to operate military drones.In recent years, Hathaway has continued to
choose interesting and challenging projects. Shestarred in the heist comedy Oceans Eight Inches
(04:53):
twenty eighteen alongside an all star castincluding Sandra Bullock, Kate Blanchette, and
Rihanna, and deliver Verard a powerfulperformance as a woman battling addiction in the
drama The Last Thing He Wanted twentytwenty, directed by d Reese. She
also received critical praise for her portrayalof a woman with bipolar disorder in the
Amazon Prime video series Modern Love twentynineteen. Personal life in philanthropy. Hathaway
(05:17):
has been married to actor and businessmanAdam Shulman since twenty twelve. The couple
welcomed their first child, a sonnamed Jonathan, in twenty sixteen, and
their second son, Jack, intwenty nineteen. Despite her fame, Hathaway
has managed to maintain a relatively privatepersonal life, focusing on her family and
her work. Throughout her career,Hathaway has been actively involved in various charitable
(05:39):
causes. She is a supporter ofthe Step Up Women's Network, an organization
that empowers underprivileged girls, and hasserved as a longtime advocate for the Nike
Foundation's Girl Effect campaign, which aimsto break the cycle of global poverty by
investing in adolescent girls. Hathaway isalso a vocal advocate for LGBTQ plus rights
(06:00):
and has been involved with organizations suchas The Trevor Project and the Human Rights
Campaign. In addition to her philanthropicwork, Hathaway has used her platform to
raise awareness about important issues. Intwenty seventeen, she spoke at the United
Nations on International Women's Day, deliveringa powerful speech about the importance of paid
(06:23):
parental leave and gender equality. Shehas also been a strong proponent of environmental
conservation and sustainability, using her socialmedia presence to promote eco friendly practices and
support organizations working to combat climate change. Legacy and impact, Anne Hathaway's career
has been marked by her incredible versatility, her dedication to her craft, and
(06:44):
her ability to captivate audiences with herperformances. From her breakout role in The
Princess Diaries to her Oscar winning turnin Les Miserable, Hathaway has consistently delivered
memorable and impactful performances that have earnedher a place among the most respected actresses
of her generation. Beyond her actingachievements, Hathaway has also made significant contributions
(07:05):
to various charitable causes and has usedher platform to advocate for important social and
environmental issues. Her commitment to makinga positive difference in the world has inspired
countless fans and has solidified her statusas a role model and icon. As
she continues to take on new andexciting projects, Anne Hathaway's legacy as a
(07:26):
talented actress, dedicated philanthropist, andpassionate advocate for change continues to grow.
Her impact on the entertainment industry andbeyond is undeniable, and her work will
undoubtedly continue to inspire and influence generationsto come. Thanks for listening to Quiet.
Please remember to like and share whereveryou get your podcasts.
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