Anne Hathaway wants everyone to stop calling her ‘Anne,’ as she’d prefer to be called something else.
Hathaway is an American actress who has starred in many hit films over the years, including The Devil Wears Prada, Les Misérables, and Interstellar.
Her movies are estimated to have grossed a staggering $6.8 billion worldwide.
You’d think that as Hathway is such a huge star in Hollywood, she’d be used to people calling her by her name and not think much of it – however, this isn’t the case.
The actress says that her name ‘doesn’t fit’ her and that no one in her life uses it.
But first, let’s dive into how Hathaway became a household name, accumulating millions of fans who never knew she hated being called ‘Anne.’
Hathaway’s breakthrough came with the role of Mia Thermopolis in The Princess Diaries.
Unusually, the actress snapped up the role in one single audition – with her and director Garry Marshall hitting it off immediately.
Hathaway recalled (per Vogue): “At some point during the audition, I got really nervous and fell out of my chair, and I think that’s what he was most impressed with.”
This is still very much a ‘fairy tale’ moment for the star, with her stating on the movie’s anniversary: “I remember [the day] and I give thanks to the universe, a big open-hearted thank you because that was the day that dreams came true for me.
“There are a lot of aspects to my life that are very real, but also a lot that are very fairy tale. That was the day that my fairy tale started.”
Following her role in the coming-of-age comedy, Hathaway was determined to keep her stardom rising and began taking on more adult roles to avoid typecasting.
“It’s lovely to think that my audience is growing up with me,” the star said.
And grow with Hathaway fans did, with the actress appearing in numerous blockbusters, including Brokeback Mountain and The Devil Wears Prada.
Lately, Hathaway has been quite busy with various projects and public appearances.
She starred in the romantic comedy The Idea of You, which premiered on Prime Video in May 2024.
