History of Anne Hathaway in Timeline
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway is a highly successful American actress known for her roles in numerous blockbuster films. Her exceptional talent has earned her prestigious awards including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, her films have generated over \$6.8 billion in global box office revenue. Her widespread recognition and influence led to her inclusion in the Forbes Celebrity 100 list in 2009, and she was recognized as one of the highest-paid actresses in the world in 2015.
1900: Publication of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was published in 1900.
November 12, 1982: Birth of Anne Jacqueline Hathaway
On November 12, 1982, Anne Jacqueline Hathaway was born.
1993: Attends American Academy of Dramatic Arts
In 1993, Anne Hathaway studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and became the first teenager admitted into the Barrow Group Theater Company's acting program.
1998: Sings Soprano with the All-Eastern U.S. High School Honors Chorus at Carnegie Hall
Between 1998 and 1999, Anne Hathaway sang soprano with the All-Eastern U.S. High School Honors Chorus at Carnegie Hall and in plays at Seton Hall Preparatory School.
1999: Cast in Television Series Get Real
In 1999, Anne Hathaway was cast in the television series Get Real.
1999: Cast in Fox television series Get Real
Three days after her performance at Carnegie Hall in 1999, Hathaway was cast in the short-lived Fox television series Get Real.
2000: Television Series Get Real Airs
Anne Hathaway appeared in the television series Get Real from 1999-2000.
2001: Cinematic Debut in The Princess Diaries
In 2001, Anne Hathaway made her cinematic debut in The Princess Diaries.
2001: Breakthrough Role in The Princess Diaries
In 2001, Anne Hathaway made her breakthrough by playing the lead role in the Disney comedy The Princess Diaries.
2001: Stars in The Princess Diaries and The Other Side of Heaven
In 2001, Hathaway starred in the comedy The Princess Diaries and the adventure drama The Other Side of Heaven, both Disney films.
2001: People Magazine's Breakthrough Star
In 2001, owing to the success of The Princess Diaries, Anne Hathaway was named one of People magazine's breakthrough stars.
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!, playing the role of Lili, an optimistic orphan who falls in love with a magician.
2002: Voice Acting and Nicholas Nickleby
In 2002, Anne Hathaway voiced Haru Yoshioka for the English version of The Cat Returns and starred in the comedy-drama Nicholas Nickleby, which received positive reviews but did not perform well at the box office.
2003: Declined Role in The Phantom of the Opera
In 2003, Anne Hathaway turned down the role of Christine Daaé in Joel Schumacher's The Phantom of the Opera due to scheduling conflicts with The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.
August 2004: The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, starring Anne Hathaway, was released in August 2004. While it received negative reviews, it was a financial success, earning $95.1 million against a $40 million budget.
2004: Ella Enchanted
Anne Hathaway starred as the titular character in the fantasy romantic comedy Ella Enchanted in 2004, a role she took on after first reading the book at age 16. The film opened to mixed reviews and had a poor box office performance.
2004: Stars in Ella Enchanted
In 2004, Anne Hathaway starred in Ella Enchanted.
2005: Transition to Mature Roles with Brokeback Mountain
In 2005, Anne Hathaway transitioned to more mature roles with the drama Brokeback Mountain.
2005: Transitioning to Adult Roles
In 2005, Anne Hathaway began taking on adult roles to avoid typecasting. She voiced Red Puckett in Hoodwinked! and starred in the drama Havoc as a spoiled socialite, which included nude scenes. The film received unfavorable reviews and was not released in US theaters.
2005: Brokeback Mountain
In 2005, Anne Hathaway played Lureen in the critically acclaimed drama Brokeback Mountain, which explored the complex relationship between two married men. Hathaway's performance earned praise, and the film garnered numerous awards and nominations, including several Academy Award nominations.
July 2006: Participated in Hepatitis A Vaccination Efforts in Nicaragua
Anne Hathaway spent a week in Nicaragua in July 2006, assisting with the vaccination of children against hepatitis A.
2006: The Devil Wears Prada
Anne Hathaway starred in the comedy-drama The Devil Wears Prada in 2006, playing a college graduate who becomes an assistant to a powerful fashion magazine editor. The film, based on Lauren Weisberger's novel, was a critical and commercial success, becoming Hathaway's most widely seen film at that point.
2006: Stars in The Devil Wears Prada
In 2006, Anne Hathaway starred in the comedy-drama The Devil Wears Prada as an assistant to a fashion magazine editor.
January 2008: Became the Face of Lancôme's "Magnifique" Fragrance
In January 2008, Anne Hathaway became the face of Lancôme's "Magnifique" fragrance.
2008: Honored for Philanthropy and Advocacy
Anne Hathaway received recognition for her philanthropy in 2008, including honors from Elle's Women in Hollywood tribute and an award from the Human Rights Campaign.
2008: Dubbed the "Hottest Young Actress in Hollywood"
Catherine Elsworth of The Daily Telegraph referred to Anne Hathaway as the "hottest young actress in Hollywood" in 2008.
2008: Speaks Out About Past Struggles with Depression and Anxiety
In 2008, Anne Hathaway said that she had grown from her depression and anxiety as a teenager.
2008: Stars in Get Smart
In 2008, Anne Hathaway starred in the comedy Get Smart.
2008: Stars in Rachel Getting Married and Receives Oscar Nomination
In 2008, Anne Hathaway starred in the drama Rachel Getting Married, as a recovering addict, which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.
2009: Stars in Bride Wars
In 2009, Anne Hathaway starred in the romance Bride Wars.
2009: Describes Religious Beliefs as "a work in progress"
In 2009, Hathaway described her religious beliefs as "a work in progress".
2009: Joined the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Anne Hathaway was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2009.
2009: Appeared on Forbes Celebrity 100 List
In 2009, Anne Hathaway appeared on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list.
2010: Joined "The Girl Effect" Development Program
In 2010, Anne Hathaway collaborated with the World Bank on "The Girl Effect," a two-year program dedicated to empowering girls in developing nations.
2010: Stars in Valentine's Day, Love & Other Drugs, and Alice in Wonderland
In 2010, Anne Hathaway starred in the romances Valentine's Day and Love & Other Drugs, and the fantasy film Alice in Wonderland.
2011: Became the Face of Tod's
In 2011, Anne Hathaway was chosen as the face of Italian company Tod's.
2011: Named One of the 50 Most Beautiful Women in Film
Anne Hathaway was featured in Los Angeles Times Magazine's list of the 50 Most Beautiful Women in Film in 2011.
2011: Voice Acting in Rio and Starring in One Day
In 2011, Anne Hathaway lent her voice to the animated film Rio, playing Jewel, a Spix's macaw. She also starred in Lone Scherfig's One Day, a romantic drama based on David Nicholls' novel.
2012: Supported Barack Obama's Presidential Campaign
Anne Hathaway showed her support for Barack Obama's presidential campaign during the 2012 United States presidential election.
2012: Performance in Les Misérables
In 2012, Anne Hathaway portrayed Fantine in Tom Hooper's adaptation of the musical Les Misérables. Her performance garnered critical acclaim.
2012: Stars in The Dark Knight Rises and Les Misérables, Wins Oscar for Best Supporting Actress
In 2012, Anne Hathaway starred as Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises and played Fantine in the musical Les Misérables. She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Fantine.
2012: The Dark Knight Rises and Audiobook Narration
In 2012, Anne Hathaway took on the role of Selina Kyle/Catwoman in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises. She also narrated L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz for Audible.com, which earned her an Audie Award nomination.
January 2013: Charting with "I Dreamed a Dream"
In January 2013, Anne Hathaway's rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Misérables reached number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100.
2013: Appearance in Don Jon and Starring in Song One
Anne Hathaway made a brief appearance in the romantic comedy Don Jon in 2013. She also starred in and co-produced the drama film Song One, playing an anthropology student.
2013: Narrated the Documentary "Girl Rising"
Anne Hathaway provided the narration for the 2013 CNN documentary film "Girl Rising," which centered on the importance of female education.
2013: Criticized for Awards Acceptance Speeches
Following her acceptance speeches for Les Misérables in 2013, Anne Hathaway faced criticism from media commentators who deemed her "annoying" and her jokes "awkward."
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 Sundance Film Festival.
2014: Described as Well-Grounded and Friendly
In 2014, John Hiscock of The Daily Telegraph described Anne Hathaway as a "well-grounded, friendly young woman with a good sense of humour, a wide smile and an easy-going attitude" while also noting her down-to-earth nature despite her success.
2014: Stars in Interstellar
In 2014, Anne Hathaway starred as a scientist in the science fiction film Interstellar.
2014: Voice Acting in Rio 2 and Starring in Interstellar
Anne Hathaway reprised her role as Jewel in the animated sequel Rio 2. She also starred in Christopher Nolan's science fiction film Interstellar as NASA scientist Amelia Brand.
2015: Reflected on Career and Typecasting
In 2015, Anne Hathaway discussed her career trajectory after her breakthrough role in The Princess Diaries, highlighting her struggles to secure roles beyond princess stereotypes.
2015: Stars in The Intern
In 2015, Anne Hathaway starred as the owner of a fashion website in The Intern.
2015: Highest-Paid Actresses
In 2015, Anne Hathaway was among the world's highest-paid actresses.
2015: Ranked Among the World's Highest-Paid Actresses
In 2015, Anne Hathaway was listed as one of the world's highest-paid actresses by Forbes.
2015: Lip Sync Battle Appearance and "The Intern" Release
In 2015, Hathaway appeared in the musical reality show Lip Sync Battle, competing against her "The Devil Wears Prada" co-star Emily Blunt. She also starred in Nancy Meyers' "The Intern" alongside Robert De Niro, playing Jules Ostin, who runs an online fashion site.
2016: Supported Hillary Clinton's Presidential Campaign
Anne Hathaway supported Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign in 2016, participating in a benefit concert alongside other prominent actresses.
2016: Appointed UN Women Goodwill Ambassador
Anne Hathaway's advocacy for gender equality led to her appointment as a UN Women Goodwill ambassador in 2016.
2016: "Alice Through the Looking Glass" and Other Projects
In 2016, Hathaway reprised her role as the White Queen in "Alice Through the Looking Glass." She was also reported to reprise her role in "The Princess Diaries 3," but the project was shelved. She also starred in Barbra Streisand's album "Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway" and the science fiction black comedy "Colossal."
2016: North American Premiere of "Be My Cat: A Film for Anne"
The found footage horror film "Be My Cat: A Film for Anne", about a Romanian filmmaker who goes to extremes to convince Hathaway to star in his film, premiered at the Nashville Film Festival in 2016.
2017: Became One of the Highest-Grossing Actresses of the 21st Century
Since 2017, Anne Hathaway has been recognized as one of the highest-grossing actresses of the 21st century.
July 2018: Films Gross Over $6 Billion Worldwide
By July 2018, Anne Hathaway's films had grossed over $6.7 billion worldwide.
2018: Co-founded the Time's Up Initiative
In 2018, Anne Hathaway joined forces with 300 women in Hollywood to establish the Time's Up initiative, aiming to protect women from harassment and discrimination in the industry.
2018: Stars in Ocean's 8
In 2018, Anne Hathaway starred as a haughty actress in the heist film Ocean's 8.
2019: Mixed Reception for "Serenity" and "The Hustle"
Hathaway starred in the thriller "Serenity" and the comedy "The Hustle" in 2019. "Serenity" received poor reviews, while "The Hustle," a remake of the 1988 film "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," became a sleeper hit.
2019: Stars in The Hustle
In 2019, Anne Hathaway starred as a con artist in the comedy The Hustle.
2020: Supported Joe Biden's Presidential Campaign
Anne Hathaway expressed her support for Joe Biden during the 2020 United States presidential election.
2020: Political Thriller "The Last Thing He Wanted" and "The Witches"
In 2020, Hathaway starred in the political thriller "The Last Thing He Wanted," based on Joan Didion's book, and "The Witches," an adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel. Both films received negative reviews.
2021: "Locked Down" and "Solos" Releases
Hathaway starred in the heist film "Locked Down," directed by Doug Liman and set during the COVID-19 pandemic, which premiered on HBO Max in 2021. She also appeared in an episode of the Amazon Prime Video anthology series "Solos."
2022: Stars in WeCrashed
In 2022, Anne Hathaway starred as Rebekah Neumann in the miniseries WeCrashed.
2023: "Eileen" and "She Came to Me" Premieres
In 2023, Hathaway played emotionally troubled psychiatrists in "Eileen" and "She Came to Me." "Eileen," based on Ottessa Moshfegh's thriller novel, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, while "She Came to Me," a romantic comedy directed by Rebecca Miller, was released at the Berlin International Film Festival.
2024: Thriller "Mothers' Instinct" and Romantic Comedy "The Idea of You"
Hathaway starred in the thriller "Mothers' Instinct" in 2024, a remake of a 2018 Belgian film, where she played a grieving mother alongside Jessica Chastain. She also led the romantic comedy "The Idea of You," based on Robinne Lee's novel, portraying a divorced mother who falls for a younger pop star.
2024: Stars in The Idea of You
In 2024, Anne Hathaway starred as an older woman dating a young pop star in the romantic comedy The Idea of You.