Anne Hathaway may turn heads with her youthful glow, but behind her red carpet appearances, she keeps things real. The 43-year-old actress, who recently made waves while working on “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” opens up about the insecurities that still creep in, even as fans rave about her seemingly timeless look.
Anne Hathaway admits “What? » Moment on her body
In her latest interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Hathaway revealed that confidence isn’t always constant. “Some days you look in the mirror and say, ‘Not bad,'” she said. “And some days you look in the mirror and you’re like, ‘What?’ And I had a “What?” day.”
Hathaway then shared a memorable moment that forced her to confront these feelings head on. “And you know you have your perfect swimsuit that you keep with you, just in case you have a good day?” she asked. “And then you have your swimsuit that holds you no matter what? I accidentally packed the aspirational swimsuit.”
She continued: “Which I then had to bring to a “What?” day. So I am ready to experience this beautiful day with my family. And I’m going to be in front of strangers, and people have phones. And everything else. »
Hathaway embraces her body after insecurity
Despite the initial insecurity, Hathaway said she made a conscious choice to change her mindset. “But my family is waiting for me,” the actress said. “And I looked, and I was just like, ‘What?’ And then I looked again and said, “You’re 43.” And looking at the body of a 43-year-old man, I said to myself: “Nice.”
She added: “When I was expecting to see something that I’m not, I felt insecure. But when I actually looked at what it actually was, I was OK with it.”
Anne Hathaway says life gets better after 40
Hathaway also shared that her views on aging have evolved in positive ways. “I think a lot of times conversations about aging assume that the first part of life is the happiest and most fulfilling, and I don’t necessarily think that’s true,” she said. “I didn’t expect to find another gear at 40.”
The “Princess Diaries” actress added: “I think you realize that worry should be reserved for the really big things.”
Hathaway shuts down plastic surgery rumors
As speculation continues about her youthful appearance, Hathaway has made it clear that she’s not interested in making noise. She refused to “discuss medical information,” despite persistent rumors suggesting cosmetic procedures.
Instead, the Oscar winner has previously attributed her looks to her lifestyle choices, like giving up alcohol, and her skincare routine, including her work with Shiseido.
Anne Hathaway shares a simple beauty tip for a “ripped” look
Anne Hathaway may be realistic about her insecurities, but she’s also revealing one of her go-to beauty tips to her fans. In a behind-the-scenes video from the 2026 Oscars, the actress revealed how she manages to look more “woke,” and it’s surprisingly simple. His secret? A subtle braided hairstyle designed to create a lifted and snatched effect.
Although the tip generated buzz, Hathaway made it clear that her approach to beauty evolved alongside her mindset. “I think a lot of times conversations about aging assume that the first part of life is the happiest and most fulfilling, and I don’t necessarily think that’s true,” Hathaway explained. “I didn’t expect to find another gear at 40.”
Hathaway had already taken control of her image during pregnancy
This isn’t the first time Anne Hathaway has addressed how she’s perceived in the public eye. In 2016, while pregnant with her first child with husband Adam Shulman, the actress took matters into her own hands after noticing she was being photographed without her consent.
She shared a photo of herself in a bikini on Instagram, explaining her decision in a candid caption. “So posting a bikini photo is a little out of character for me, but just now while I was at the beach I noticed I was being photographed,” she wrote. “I think if this kind of photo is going to be put out into the world, it should at least be an image that makes me happy (and taken with my consent. And with a filter.”