Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Anne Hathaway
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Anne Hathaway made an impact.
Anne Hathaway is a highly successful American actress recognized with prestigious awards like an Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe. Her films have collectively earned over $6.8 billion globally. In 2015, she ranked among the highest-paid actresses worldwide, solidifying her status as a major figure in the film industry.
1998: Singing at Carnegie Hall
In 1998, Anne Hathaway sang soprano with the All-Eastern U.S. High School Honors Chorus at Carnegie Hall, showcasing her early talent in music.
1999: Cast in 'Get Real' series
In 1999, Anne Hathaway was cast in the Fox television series 'Get Real' shortly after her performance at Carnegie Hall, launching her television career.
2000: 'Get Real'
In 2000, Anne Hathaway continued her role in the television series 'Get Real', further establishing her presence in the industry.
2001: Breakthrough Star
Due to the success of 'The Princess Diaries', People magazine named Anne Hathaway one of its breakthrough stars of 2001.
2001: Breakthrough in 'The Princess Diaries'
In 2001, Anne Hathaway had her breakthrough role as the lead in the Disney comedy 'The Princess Diaries', launching her into mainstream recognition.
2001: Filming 'The Princess Diaries'
In 2001, Anne Hathaway missed her first college semester to film her cinematic debut, 'The Princess Diaries', demonstrating her commitment to her acting career.
2001: The Princess Diaries release
In 2001, Anne Hathaway starred in "The Princess Diaries".
February 2002: New York City Stage Debut in 'Carnival!'
In February 2002, Anne Hathaway made her New York City stage debut in the City Center Encores! concert production of 'Carnival!', playing Lili. She received praise for her performance.
2002: Voice role in 'The Cat Returns'
In 2002, Anne Hathaway voiced Haru Yoshioka for the English version of 'The Cat Returns', a Japanese animated film.
2003: Turning down 'The Phantom of the Opera'
In 2003, Anne Hathaway turned down the role of Christine Daaé in 'The Phantom of the Opera' because its production schedule conflicted with 'The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement'.
August 2004: Release of 'The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement'
In August 2004, 'The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement', starring Anne Hathaway, was released to negative reviews but was a box office success.
2004: Starring in 'Ella Enchanted'
In 2004, Anne Hathaway starred in the family film 'Ella Enchanted', continuing to build her career in family-friendly roles.
2005: Role in 'Brokeback Mountain'
In 2005, Anne Hathaway played Lureen, the wife of Jack Twist, in the drama 'Brokeback Mountain'. The film received critical acclaim.
2005: Brokeback Mountain release
In 2005, Anne Hathaway starred in "Brokeback Mountain".
2005: Starring in 'Havoc'
In 2005, Anne Hathaway starred in the drama 'Havoc' as a spoiled socialite, featuring nudity. The film did not have a theatrical release in the United States due to poor reception.
2005: Transition to mature roles with 'Brokeback Mountain'
In 2005, Anne Hathaway transitioned to more mature roles with her appearance in the drama 'Brokeback Mountain', showcasing her range as an actress.
July 2006: Volunteer Work in Nicaragua
In July 2006, Anne Hathaway spent a week in Nicaragua to help vaccinate children against hepatitis A.
2006: Success with 'The Devil Wears Prada'
In 2006, Anne Hathaway achieved significant commercial success with the comedy-drama 'The Devil Wears Prada', where she played an assistant to a fashion magazine editor.
2006: The Devil Wears Prada release
In 2006, Anne Hathaway starred in "The Devil Wears Prada".
2007: Starring in 'Becoming Jane'
In 2007, Anne Hathaway starred in the biographical romantic drama 'Becoming Jane' as Jane Austen. She prepared extensively for the role and received a British Independent Film Award nomination.
January 2008: Face of Lancôme
In January 2008, Anne Hathaway joined Lancôme as the face of their fragrance "Magnifique".
October 2008: Hosting Saturday Night Live and Starring in Get Smart
In October 2008, Anne Hathaway hosted an episode of NBC's Saturday Night Live. She also starred in the film adaptation of "Get Smart" as Agent 99, learning martial arts and dancing for the role. Despite an injury during filming, the movie was financially successful. She also starred in Rachel Getting Married and Passengers in October 2008.
2008: Nomination for 'Rachel Getting Married'
In 2008, Anne Hathaway earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as a recovering addict in the drama 'Rachel Getting Married'.
2008: Commercial success in 'Get Smart'
In 2008, Anne Hathaway experienced further commercial success with the comedy 'Get Smart', adding to her diverse filmography.
2008: Get Smart and Rachel Getting Married release
In 2008, Anne Hathaway starred in "Get Smart" and "Rachel Getting Married".
2008: Honored for Philanthropy
In 2008, Anne Hathaway was honored at Elle's Women in Hollywood tribute and won an award from the Human Rights Campaign for her philanthropy; she was also honored for her work with Step Up Women's Network.
2009: Starring in 'Bride Wars'
In 2009, Anne Hathaway starred in the romance film 'Bride Wars', expanding her roles in romantic comedies.
2009: Starring in Bride Wars and Twelfth Night
In 2009, Anne Hathaway starred in the romantic comedy Bride Wars alongside Kate Hudson, which was a critical failure but a financial success. In the summer of 2009, she also played Viola in a production of Twelfth Night at the Delacorte Theater in New York City, receiving a Drama Desk Award nomination.
2009: Included on Forbes' Celebrity 100 list
In 2009, Anne Hathaway was included on Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list with earnings of $7 million, and was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
December 2010: Hosting the Nobel Peace Prize Concert
In December 2010, Anne Hathaway, along with Denzel Washington, hosted the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway.
2010: Valentine's Day and Alice in Wonderland
In 2010, Anne Hathaway appeared in Valentine's Day, a commercially successful romantic comedy. She also played the White Queen in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, which grossed $1 billion.
2010: Roles in 'Valentine's Day' and 'Love & Other Drugs'
In 2010, Anne Hathaway appeared in two romance films: 'Valentine's Day' and 'Love & Other Drugs', continuing her presence in the genre.
2010: Valentine's Day, Alice in Wonderland, Love and Other Drugs release
In 2010, Anne Hathaway starred in "Valentine's Day", "Alice in Wonderland", and "Love and Other Drugs".
2010: Alice in Wonderland
In 2010, Anne Hathaway starred in the fantasy film Alice in Wonderland.
2010: Teamed Up with World Bank on The Girl Effect
In 2010, Anne Hathaway teamed up with the World Bank in a two-year development program called The Girl Effect, which focuses on helping empower girls in developing and developed nations.
2010: Voice-Over Emmy and The Simpsons
In 2010, Anne Hathaway won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance for "Once Upon a Time in Springfield" episode of The Simpsons.
2011: Face of Tod's
In 2011, Anne Hathaway became the new face of the Italian company Tod's.
2011: Voice acting in Family Guy
In 2011, Anne Hathaway voiced different characters in Family Guy.
September 29, 2012: Married Adam Shulman
On September 29, 2012, Anne Hathaway married actor and businessman Adam Shulman in a traditional Jewish ceremony in Big Sur. They sold their wedding photo and donated the profits to the same-sex marriage advocacy group Freedom to Marry, and later hosted the group's National Engagement Party, which raised $500,000.
2012: Les Misérables
In 2012, Anne Hathaway portrayed Fantine in Les Misérables. She won several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, for her performance.
2012: Starring in 'The Dark Knight Rises' and Winning an Academy Award for 'Les Misérables'
In 2012, Anne Hathaway starred as Catwoman in her highest-grossing film, 'The Dark Knight Rises', and won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the musical 'Les Misérables'.
2012: The Dark Knight Rises and Les Misérables release
In 2012, Anne Hathaway starred in "The Dark Knight Rises" and "Les Misérables".
2012: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Audiobook and The Dark Knight Rises
In 2012, Anne Hathaway's audiobook recording of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was released, earning her an Audie Award nomination. She also played Selina Kyle / Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises, which was a critical and commercial success.
January 2013: I Dreamed a Dream on Billboard Hot 100
In January 2013, Anne Hathaway's rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" reached number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100.
2013: Don Jon and Song One
In 2013, Anne Hathaway appeared briefly in Don Jon and starred in and co-produced Song One, playing an anthropology student. She also provided her voice for the song "Afraid of Heights" for the film's soundtrack.
2013: Narration for Girl Rising
In 2013, Anne Hathaway provided the narration for Girl Rising, a CNN documentary film about female education.
January 2014: Premiere of Song One at Sundance Film Festival
In January 2014, Song One, starring and co-produced by Anne Hathaway, premiered at the 30th Sundance Film Festival in the U.S. Dramatic Competition.
2014: Rio 2 and Interstellar
In 2014, Anne Hathaway reprised her role as Jewel in Rio 2 and starred in Christopher Nolan's Interstellar as NASA scientist Amelia Brand, which was filmed using IMAX cameras.
2014: Interstellar release
In 2014, Anne Hathaway starred in "Interstellar".
2015: Lip Sync Battle and The Intern
In 2015, Anne Hathaway appeared on Lip Sync Battle, competing against Emily Blunt, and starred in The Intern alongside Robert De Niro. The Intern received generally positive reviews and was a commercial success.
2015: Struggles finding serious roles
In 2015, Anne Hathaway mentioned that after her breakthrough in The Princess Diaries, she struggled to find roles that were serious.
2015: Starring in 'The Intern'
In 2015, Anne Hathaway starred in the film 'The Intern', showcasing her versatility in comedy-drama roles.
2015: One of the world's highest-paid actresses
In 2015, Anne Hathaway was one of the world's highest-paid actresses.
2015: Highest-Paid Actresses
In 2015, Anne Hathaway was recognized as one of the world's highest-paid actresses, marking a peak in her career earnings.
2016: Continued Alice role, Streisand collaboration, and Colossal release
In 2016, Anne Hathaway reprised her role as the White Queen in "Alice Through the Looking Glass", the sequel to "Alice in Wonderland". She also performed the song "At The Ballet" with Barbra Streisand and Daisy Ridley for Streisand's album. Additionally, she starred in the science fiction black comedy "Colossal", which received positive reviews but had a low box office earning.
2016: Appointed UN Women Goodwill Ambassador
In 2016, Anne Hathaway was appointed UN Women Goodwill ambassador based on her advocacy for gender equality.
2017: Among the highest-grossing actresses of the 21st century
Since 2017, Anne Hathaway has been among the highest-grossing actresses of the 21st century.
July 2018: Film Gross Revenue
As of July 2018, Anne Hathaway's films had grossed $6.7 billion worldwide.
2018: Collaboration with Time's Up initiative
In 2018, Anne Hathaway collaborated with 300 women in Hollywood to set up the Time's Up initiative to protect women from harassment and discrimination.
2018: Starring in 'Ocean's 8'
In 2018, Anne Hathaway starred in 'Ocean's 8', contributing to a successful ensemble cast in this heist film.
2018: Overlooked performances
In 2018, an Esquire writer mentioned that many of Anne Hathaway's good performances have been overlooked.
May 2019: Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In May 2019, Anne Hathaway received a motion pictures star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to the film industry.
2019: Starring in 'The Hustle'
In 2019, Anne Hathaway starred in 'The Hustle', adding another comedy to her filmography.
2019: Starring in 'Serenity', 'The Hustle', 'Modern Love', and 'Dark Waters'
In 2019, Anne Hathaway starred in the thriller "Serenity" and the comedy "The Hustle", both of which received poor reviews. She also appeared in an episode of "Modern Love" and played a supporting role in the legal drama "Dark Waters", which garnered positive attention for her performance.
2020: Starring in 'The Last Thing He Wanted' and 'The Witches'
In 2020, Anne Hathaway starred in "The Last Thing He Wanted", which received negative reviews, and "The Witches", which received mixed reviews and earned her a Golden Raspberry Award nomination.
2021: Starring in 'Locked Down' and 'Solos'
In 2021, Anne Hathaway starred in the heist film "Locked Down", which premiered on HBO Max, and also appeared in an episode of the Amazon Prime Video anthology series "Solos".
2022: Support for Ukraine
In 2022, Anne Hathaway expressed her support for the people of Ukraine in response to the Russian invasion, donating to organizations like the Ukrainian Red Cross Society and UNICEF.
2022: Starring in 'WeCrashed'
In 2022, Anne Hathaway starred in the miniseries 'WeCrashed', showcasing her acting abilities in a television format.
2023: Starring in 'Eileen' and 'She Came to Me'
In 2023, Anne Hathaway starred as emotionally troubled psychiatrists in the movies "Eileen", which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and "She Came to Me", which was released at the Berlin International Film Festival.
2024: Release of 'Mothers' Instinct' and 'The Idea of You'
In 2024, Anne Hathaway starred in "Mothers' Instinct", a remake of a Belgian film where she played a grieving mother, and "The Idea of You", where she played a divorced mother in a romance with a younger pop star. Her performance in "The Idea of You" was particularly praised.
2024: Starring in 'The Idea of You'
In 2024, Anne Hathaway starred in the film 'The Idea of You', continuing to take on diverse roles in her career.
January 2026: Upcoming roles
As of January 2026, Anne Hathaway is set to star in 'Mother Mary', reprise her role in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', lead 'The End of Oak Street', reunite with Christopher Nolan in 'The Odyssey', star in an adaptation of 'Verity', and appear in 'Alone at Dawn'.
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