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Anne Hathaway smiling in front of a yellow SXSW 2024 backdrop at The Idea of You premiere in Austin, Texas. Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway sit together on an ornate sofa, smiling and talking, in a scene from The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. Anne Hathaway poses on a pink carpet wearing a white lace dress and gold heels, holding a small clutch, with a crowd of fans behind a barrier in the background. Anne Hathaway smiling at the camera, with wavy brown hair and wearing a sleeveless dress, against a light blue background. Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto sit close together on a couch, with Hathaway resting her head on Leto's shoulder, in a scene from the mini-series WeCrashed. Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, both wearing sunglasses and business attire, walk together outdoors on the set of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in New York City. Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, and Emily Blunt in formal black evening dresses stand together at a glamorous party scene in The Devil Wears Prada. Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly stands beside a desk, facing Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, who is seated with a notepad, in an office from The Devil Wears Prada.
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Anne Hathaway

American actress
Also known as: Anne Jacqueline Hathaway
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Anne Hathaway (born November 12, 1982, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.) is an American actress known for her versatility, appearing in films that ranged from fairy tales to adult-oriented dramas and comedies. Her notable movies include The Princess Diaries (2001), Brokeback Mountain (2005), and The Devil Wears Prada (2006). Hathaway won an Academy Award for best supporting actress for her performance in the musical Les Misérables (2012). Hathaway’s family moved from Brooklyn, New York, to Millburn,...

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