8 Things You Didn’t Know About Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway, who is of Irish and English origin, is a stunning actress who rose to prominence in 2001 for her part as Mia Thermopolis in ‘The Princess Diaries.’ Prior to that, she played a variety of theatrical roles and appeared on the TV show ‘Get Real.’

If you are one of his followers who are interested in learning more about her, you might find these 8 unknown facts about her interesting.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Anne Hathaway

1. Started Acting At 13

She had joined a local theatre group, gotten an agent, and was working commercials at the time. Until the family moved to Los Angeles, her parents would transport her to and from auditions in New York City. ^[1]

2. Went Through A lot Of Hate

This occurred during her Oscar acceptance speech for her depiction of Fantine in Les Misérables. People believed the speech was awkward and unnatural. It even prompted a column in The New York Times. ^[2]

3. Wanted To Become A Nun

Hathaway was raised as a Roman Catholic in Brooklyn, New York, with “very strong principles.” So much so that when she was 11 years old, she felt compelled by God to become a nun. ^[3]

4. Has a Close Friendship With Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman, Hathaway’s Les Misérables co-star, is a good friend. He was the one who suggested she play Fantine. She praised him in her acceptance speech after winning an Oscar for it.

5. Her Inspiration

The inspiration for Hathaway’s Fantine (and what ultimately helped her win the Academy Award) was a blend of how Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet, and Cate Blanchett would bring their roles to life.

6. Her Cute Nick Name

Hathaway got the name Annie as a child, and she still uses it today—but only among her closest friends.^[4]

7. Her Alternatives To Acting

Hathaway claims that if her acting career hadn’t been as successful, she would have preferred to devote her time to psychology or English teaching.

8. Prefers To Wear Vintage Clothes

For Hathaway, vintage clothing is everything. In an effort to be more environmentally conscious, she chooses used goods. She actually paid $15 for the dress she wore to a Robin Roberts interview on ABC News, which she purchased at a flea market.