Anne Jacqueline Hathaway is a highly acclaimed American actress, celebrated for her versatile performances and significant contributions to the film industry. Her impressive list of awards includes an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award, solidifying her status as one of the most talented actresses of her generation. Her films have achieved remarkable commercial success, accumulating over $6.8 billion in worldwide box office revenue. Hathaway's influence and popularity have also been acknowledged through her inclusion on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list in 2009. Furthermore, her financial success reached a peak in 2015 when she was recognized as one of the highest-paid actresses globally.
1900: Publication of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"
L. Frank Baum's novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" was published in 1900. Anne Hathaway would later narrate the audiobook version in 2012.
November 12, 1982: Anne Jacqueline Hathaway Born
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway was born on November 12, 1982.
1993: American Academy of Dramatic Arts
In 1993, Anne Hathaway studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
1998: Carnegie Hall Performance
Anne Hathaway sang soprano with the All-Eastern U.S. High School Honors Chorus at Carnegie Hall in 1998.
1999: Get Real Debut
Anne Hathaway made her television debut in the series "Get Real" in 1999.
1999: Get Real and Early Career
Anne Hathaway was cast in the television series "Get Real" in 1999. Her early career saw comparisons to actresses like Judy Garland and Audrey Hepburn.
2000: Get Real Continues
Anne Hathaway continued her role in "Get Real" in 2000.
2001: The Princess Diaries and The Other Side of Heaven
In 2001, Anne Hathaway starred in "The Princess Diaries" and "The Other Side of Heaven". "The Princess Diaries" was a commercial success, while "The Other Side of Heaven" was not.
2001: People Magazine Recognition
Anne Hathaway was named one of People magazine's breakthrough stars of 2001.
2001: The Princess Diaries
Anne Hathaway's breakthrough role came in 2001 when she starred in "The Princess Diaries".
2001: The Princess Diaries and College
Anne Hathaway's film debut, "The Princess Diaries," was released in 2001, causing her to miss her first college semester.
2001: The Princess Diaries Release
In 2001, "The Princess Diaries," starring Anne Hathaway, was released.
February 2002: Carnival! Debut
In February 2002, Anne Hathaway made her New York City stage debut in the City Center Encores! concert production of "Carnival!".
2002: The Cat Returns and Nicholas Nickleby
Anne Hathaway voiced Haru Yoshioka in "The Cat Returns" and starred in "Nicholas Nickleby" in 2002.
2004: Ella Enchanted
Anne Hathaway starred in "Ella Enchanted" in 2004.
2004: Ella Enchanted
Anne Hathaway starred in "Ella Enchanted" in 2004.
2004: Relationship with Raffaello Follieri Begins
Anne Hathaway's romantic relationship with Raffaello Follieri commenced in 2004.
2005: Brokeback Mountain Release
"Brokeback Mountain," featuring Anne Hathaway, was released in 2005.
2005: Brokeback Mountain
Anne Hathaway transitioned to more mature roles with the drama "Brokeback Mountain" in 2005.
July 2006: Nicaragua Vaccination Campaign
Anne Hathaway dedicated a week in July 2006 to assisting with a children's hepatitis A vaccination campaign in Nicaragua.
2006: The Devil Wears Prada
Anne Hathaway starred in "The Devil Wears Prada" in 2006, which became her biggest commercial success at that time.
2006: The Devil Wears Prada Release
Anne Hathaway starred in "The Devil Wears Prada," released in 2006.
2007: Public Discussion of Depression
Anne Hathaway openly discussed her experiences with depression during her teenage years in 2007, sharing that she overcame it without medication.
January 2008: Lancôme Partnership
Anne Hathaway became the face of Lancôme's "Magnifique" fragrance in January 2008.
June 2008: Raffaello Follieri's Arrest and Investigation
Anne Hathaway's former boyfriend, Raffaello Follieri, was arrested in June 2008 on fraud charges. Although the FBI seized Hathaway's journals during the investigation, she was not implicated in any wrongdoing.
October 2008: Follieri's Sentencing
Following his guilty plea, Raffaello Follieri was sentenced to four and a half years in prison in October 2008.
2008: Smoking and Stress
Due to stress, especially after her breakup with Raffaello Follieri, Anne Hathaway started smoking in 2008. She later quit, attributing it to a decrease in her stress levels.
2008: "Hottest Young Actress" Label
In 2008, Catherine Elsworth of The Daily Telegraph referred to Anne Hathaway as the "hottest young actress in Hollywood." Hathaway herself disagreed with this label.
2008: Get Smart and Rachel Getting Married Release
2008 saw the release of two films starring Anne Hathaway: "Get Smart" and "Rachel Getting Married."
2008: Overcoming Challenges
By 2008, Anne Hathaway had overcome her struggles with depression and anxiety from her teenage years.
2008: Rachel Getting Married
Anne Hathaway starred in "Rachel Getting Married" in 2008, earning an Academy Award nomination.
2008: Get Smart
Anne Hathaway experienced commercial success with "Get Smart" in 2008.
2008: Women in Hollywood Tribute and Human Rights Campaign Award
Anne Hathaway was honored at Elle's Women in Hollywood event and received an award from the Human Rights Campaign for her philanthropic efforts in 2008. She was also recognized for her involvement with the Step Up Women's Network.
2009: Bride Wars
Anne Hathaway starred in "Bride Wars" in 2009.
2009: Forbes Celebrity 100 List
In 2009, Anne Hathaway appeared on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list.
2009: Religious Beliefs
In 2009, Anne Hathaway described her religious beliefs as "a work in progress.".
2009: Forbes Celebrity 100 and Academy Invitation
In 2009, Anne Hathaway was featured on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list and received an invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
December 2010: Co-hosting the Nobel Peace Prize Concert and Academy Awards
In December 2010, Anne Hathaway co-hosted the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo, Norway with Denzel Washington. Two months later, in February 2011, she co-hosted the 83rd Academy Awards with James Franco. Critics were not impressed with their chemistry, but felt Hathaway did a good job.
2010: Primetime Emmy Award Win
Anne Hathaway won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance for her role in a 2010 episode of "The Simpsons."
2010: Multiple Film Releases
Anne Hathaway appeared in several films released in 2010, including "Valentine's Day," "Alice in Wonderland," and "Love and Other Drugs."
2010: Multiple Releases
Anne Hathaway had several releases in 2010, including "Valentine's Day", "Love & Other Drugs", and "Alice in Wonderland".
2010: The Girl Effect Partnership
Anne Hathaway collaborated with the World Bank on "The Girl Effect" project in 2010, a two-year program aimed at empowering girls in both developing and developed nations.
2011: Tod's Brand Ambassador
Anne Hathaway became the face of the Italian brand Tod's in 2011.
2011: Voice Acting in "Rio" and Starring in "One Day"
In 2011, Anne Hathaway voiced the character Jewel in the animated film "Rio." She also starred in the film "One Day," based on David Nicholls's novel, playing the role of a woman who meets with a man annually for twenty years after a one-night stand. Her Yorkshire accent in the film drew criticism.
2011: Recognition for Beauty in Film
In 2011, the Los Angeles Times Magazine included Anne Hathaway in their list of the 50 Most Beautiful Women in Film.
September 29, 2012: Marriage to Adam Shulman
On September 29, 2012, Anne Hathaway married actor and businessman Adam Shulman in Big Sur, California, in a traditional Jewish ceremony. They donated profits from their wedding photos to the same-sex marriage advocacy group Freedom to Marry.
2012: Portraying Fantine in "Les Misérables"
In 2012, Anne Hathaway played Fantine in the film adaptation of the musical "Les Misérables." She underwent significant physical and emotional preparation for the role, including weight loss and researching prostitution. Her performance earned her several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
2012: The Dark Knight Rises and Les Misérables Release
In 2012, Anne Hathaway starred in both "The Dark Knight Rises" and "Les Misérables."
2012: The Dark Knight Rises and Les Misérables
In 2012, Anne Hathaway starred in "The Dark Knight Rises" and "Les Misérables", winning an Academy Award for the latter.
2012: Audiobook Narration and Role as Catwoman
In 2012, Anne Hathaway narrated the audiobook of L. Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," receiving an Audie Award nomination. She also played Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman, in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises." This role was physically demanding and required extensive martial arts training.
2012: Support for Barack Obama's Presidential Campaign
Anne Hathaway actively supported Barack Obama's presidential campaign in 2012.
2012: Vegan Lifestyle Adoption
Anne Hathaway adopted a vegan lifestyle in early 2012.
January 2013: "I Dreamed a Dream" Charting
In January 2013, Anne Hathaway's rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" from "Les Misérables" reached number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100.
2013: Awards Speeches and Public Scrutiny
Following her awards acceptance speeches in 2013, particularly for "Les Misérables", Hathaway faced media scrutiny regarding her perceived awkwardness and sincerity.
2013: Appearance in "Don Jon" and Work on "Song One"
In 2013, Anne Hathaway briefly appeared in the romantic comedy "Don Jon." She also starred in and co-produced the film "Song One," playing an anthropology student who becomes romantically involved with her brother's favorite musician.
2013: "Girl Rising" Narration
In 2013, Anne Hathaway narrated "Girl Rising," a CNN documentary exploring the importance of female education by showcasing the journeys of seven girls worldwide.
January 2014: "Song One" Premieres at Sundance
The film "Song One," which Anne Hathaway starred in and co-produced, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2014.
2014: Interstellar Release
"Interstellar," starring Anne Hathaway, was released in 2014.
2014: Ends Vegan Lifestyle
Anne Hathaway ended her vegan lifestyle in 2014.
2014: Interstellar
Anne Hathaway played a scientist in "Interstellar" in 2014.
2014: Voice Acting in "Rio 2" and Starring in "Interstellar"
Anne Hathaway reprised her voice role as Jewel in "Rio 2" and starred as a NASA scientist in Christopher Nolan's science fiction film "Interstellar." The latter role involved physical challenges, including a near-hypothermia incident during filming.
2014: Public Perception and Personality
In 2014, various publications highlighted Anne Hathaway's down-to-earth personality and "girl next door" image.
2015: Highest-Paid Actress Recognition
In 2015, Forbes recognized Anne Hathaway as one of the world's highest-paid actresses.
2015: Career Choices and Versatility
In 2015, Anne Hathaway discussed the challenges she faced after her breakthrough role in "The Princess Diaries," including being typecast. She emphasized her desire to portray diverse characters and her dedication to her craft as a stage and screen actress.
2015: Lip Sync Battle and The Intern
In 2015, Anne Hathaway appeared on Lip Sync Battle, competing against Emily Blunt. She also starred in Nancy Meyers' The Intern alongside Robert De Niro, playing Jules Ostin, the owner of an online fashion site.
2015: Highest-Paid Actresses
Anne Hathaway was among the world's highest-paid actresses in 2015.
2015: Miscarriage
Anne Hathaway suffered a miscarriage in 2015.
2015: The Intern Release
Anne Hathaway starred in "The Intern," released in 2015.
2015: The Intern
Anne Hathaway starred in "The Intern" in 2015.
March 2016: Birth of First Son
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman's first son was born in March 2016. They also purchased an apartment in Manhattan's Upper West Side.
2016: Colossal Release
"Colossal," featuring Anne Hathaway, was released in 2016.
2016: UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Appointment
Anne Hathaway's dedication to gender equality led to her appointment as a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador in 2016.
2016: Support for Hillary Clinton's Presidential Campaign
In 2016, Anne Hathaway showed her support for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, even participating in a benefit concert alongside other prominent actresses.
2016: Alice Through the Looking Glass, The Princess Diaries 3, Encore, and Colossal
In 2016, Hathaway reprised her role as the White Queen in "Alice Through the Looking Glass". News broke about her reprisal role in "The Princess Diaries 3", although the project was later shelved. She also featured on Barbra Streisand's album "Encore" and starred in the film "Colossal".
2016: Be My Cat Premiere
The found footage horror film "Be My Cat: A Film for Anne", about a Romanian filmmaker trying to get Anne Hathaway to star in his film, premiered at the 2016 Nashville Film Festival.
2017: Highest-Grossing Actress Recognition
Since 2017, Anne Hathaway has been consistently ranked among the highest-grossing actresses of the 21st century.
July 2018: Box Office Success and Brand Endorsements
By July 2018, Anne Hathaway's films had earned $6.7 billion globally, solidifying her status as one of the highest-grossing actresses of the 21st century. She also became a prominent face for brands like Lancôme and Tod's.
October 2018: Sobriety and Lifestyle Changes
Anne Hathaway decided to stop drinking alcohol in October 2018, describing herself as sober since then.
November 2018: New Jersey Hall of Fame Nomination
In November 2018, Anne Hathaway was nominated for the New Jersey Hall of Fame.
2018: Ocean's 8
Anne Hathaway appeared in "Ocean's 8" in 2018.
2018: Time's Up Initiative Involvement
Anne Hathaway joined forces with 300 women in Hollywood in 2018 to establish the Time's Up movement, an initiative focused on protecting women from harassment and discrimination in the entertainment industry.
2018: Ocean's 8 Release
Anne Hathaway starred in "Ocean's 8," released in 2018.
2018: Critical Acclaim and Career Reflections
In 2018, an Esquire writer praised Anne Hathaway's subtle brilliance as an actress, noting that many of her strong performances had been overlooked.
May 2019: Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Anne Hathaway received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in May 2019, recognizing her contributions to the film industry.
July 2019: Announcement of Second Pregnancy
In July 2019, Anne Hathaway publicly announced her second pregnancy and discussed her challenges with conceiving.
November 2019: Birth of Second Son
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman welcomed their second son in November 2019.
2019: Serenity, The Hustle, Modern Love, and Dark Waters
2019 saw Hathaway in several roles. She starred in the thriller "Serenity" and the comedy "The Hustle." She also appeared in an episode of "Modern Love" and played the wife of Mark Ruffalo's character in "Dark Waters."
2019: The Hustle
Anne Hathaway starred in "The Hustle" in 2019.
2020: Support for Joe Biden's Presidential Campaign
Anne Hathaway publicly supported Joe Biden during the 2020 United States presidential election.
2020: The Last Thing He Wanted and The Witches
In 2020, Hathaway starred in the political thriller "The Last Thing He Wanted" and "The Witches", an adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel.
2021: Locked Down and Solos
During 2021, Anne Hathaway starred in the heist film "Locked Down", set during the COVID-19 pandemic, and also appeared in an episode of the anthology series "Solos".
2022: WeCrashed
Anne Hathaway starred in the miniseries "WeCrashed" in 2022.
2022: Support for Ukraine During Russian Invasion
In response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Anne Hathaway expressed her support for the Ukrainian people and donated to several organizations providing aid.
March 2023: Upcoming Projects Announcement
As of March 2023, Hathaway was announced to star in "Mother Mary" with Michaela Coel, a science fiction film "Flowervale Street," and "The Odyssey" with Christopher Nolan, set for 2026.
2023: Praise for Berlin Film Festival's Inclusion of Zelenskyy
Anne Hathaway commended the Berlin International Film Festival in 2023 for featuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who delivered a televised speech during the event's opening ceremony.
2023: Eileen and She Came to Me
In 2023, Hathaway starred in two films as psychiatrists: "Eileen", which premiered at Sundance, and "She Came to Me", released at the Berlin International Film Festival.
2024: The Idea of You
Anne Hathaway is slated to appear in "The Idea of You" in 2024.
2024: Support for Kamala Harris' Presidential Campaign
Anne Hathaway supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election.
2024: Mothers' Instinct and The Idea of You
In 2024, Hathaway starred in "Mothers' Instinct," a remake of a Belgian film, and "The Idea of You," a romantic comedy based on a novel.
2026: The Odyssey Release
"The Odyssey", directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Anne Hathaway, is set to release in 2026.