Anne Hathaway – Biography, Les Misérables, The Devil Wears Prada, Awards | Nazaara Box

🧒 Early Life & Education

Full Name: Anne Jacqueline Hathaway
Born: November 12, 1982, Brooklyn, New York; raised in Millburn, New Jersey
Parents: Kate McCauley Hathaway (actress) and Gerald Hathaway (attorney). Early training at Millburn High and Paper Mill Playhouse. She attended Vassar and NYU’s Gallatin School briefly before transitioning to full-time acting.

📺 Breakthrough & Early Roles

• TV debut: Get Real (1999–2000)
• Film debut: The Princess Diaries (2001) — instant fame and global recognition

🎬 Transition to Mature Roles

• Brokeback Mountain, Havoc (2005)
• The Devil Wears Prada (2006) — established her versatility
• Rachel Getting Married (2008) — Oscar nomination
• Major hits: Alice in Wonderland, Love & Other Drugs, Bride Wars, Get Smart

🏆 Awards & Iconic Roles

• Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
• Les Misérables (2012) as Fantine — won Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress
• Starred in: Interstellar (2014), The Intern (2015), Ocean’s 8 (2018), WeCrashed (2022), The Idea of You (2024)

🎭 Other Projects & Voice Work

Appeared on Broadway (Carnival!, 2002), hosted 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Concert, voiced characters in The Simpsons — winning an Emmy Award.

🌍 Advocacy & Humanitarianism

• UN Women Goodwill Ambassador (since 2016)
• Supports: Lollipop Theatre Network, St. Jude’s, Girl Effect, Human Rights Campaign
• Narrated the documentary Girl Rising (2013)

🏡 Personal Life

• Married Adam Shulman (2012); two sons: Jonathan (2016), Jack (2019)
• Open about struggles with anxiety, infertility, and past miscarriage
• Former vegetarian; practices balanced living and wellness

🏅 Accolades & Influence

• Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA, Emmy winner
• Box office: over $6.8B globally
• Fashion ambassador: Lancome, Tod’s, Versace
• Recognized for balancing indie integrity with mainstream success

✅ Summary

Anne Hathaway’s journey reflects a balance of Hollywood glamour and grounded activism. From Disney stardom to award-winning dramatic roles, she has earned acclaim for emotional depth, comedic timing, and humanitarian advocacy. Her legacy blends talent, courage, and commitment to change.

Sources: Wikipedia, Biography.com, Vanity Fair