Biography
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway was born on November 12, 1982, in Brooklyn, New York. Anne was raised within a well-to-do household along with two siblings, and it was her mother -- a stage actress -- who initially sparked her interest in performing. Growing up in New Jersey, Anne Hathaway spent much of her spare time perfecting her abilities as an actress. To that end, Anne became a permanent fixture within many of her high school’s amateur productions, and she even managed to land a spot in the Barrow Group Theater Company's acting program (the first time a teenager was admitted).
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway was born on November 12, 1982, in Brooklyn, New York. Anne was raised within a well-to-do household along with two siblings, and it was her mother -- a stage actress -- who initially sparked her interest in performing. Growing up in New Jersey, Anne Hathaway spent much of her spare time perfecting her abilities as an actress. To that end, Anne became a permanent fixture within many of her high school’s amateur productions, and she even managed to land a spot in the Barrow Group Theater Company's acting program (the first time a teenager was admitted).
Why Is She Famous?
A force on stage and on the screen, Anne Hathaway has appeared most notably in the films Get Smart , opposite Steve Carell and Rachel Getting Married, both of which were released in 2008.
A force on stage and on the screen, Anne Hathaway has appeared most notably in the films Get Smart , opposite Steve Carell and Rachel Getting Married, both of which were released in 2008.
Success
With only a handful of films under her slender belt, Anne Hathaway quickly established herself as a natural successor to such famed leading ladies as Meg Ryan and Julia Roberts. Her proclivity for choosing eclectic roles continued into 2008, as Anne Hathaway was cast in three vastly different projects.
Anne Hathaway was cast opposite Steve Carell and Dwayne Johnson in the highly anticipated big-budget adaptation of Get Smart (2008), in which she stars as Steve Carell’s partner, Agent 99. Anne Hathaway also filmed a role alongside Patrick Wilson and Clea DuVall in the drama Passengers (2008), and she tapped into a sardonic, dark vein with appearances in Jonathan Demme’s Rachel Getting Married. She also starred alongside Kate Hudson in Gary Winick’s Bride Wars (2009).
Anne Hathaway's career got a huge boost when her work in Rachel Getting Married got her an Academy Award nomination for best actress in 2009. Although she did not win, many critics felt she was a strong contender.
She may not have won that many awards yet, but Anne Hathaway has made tons of lists (including AskMen.com's Top 99 Most Desirable of 2009) and she has worked with some huge Hollywood A-listers.
With only a handful of films under her slender belt, Anne Hathaway quickly established herself as a natural successor to such famed leading ladies as Meg Ryan and Julia Roberts. Her proclivity for choosing eclectic roles continued into 2008, as Anne Hathaway was cast in three vastly different projects.
Anne Hathaway was cast opposite Steve Carell and Dwayne Johnson in the highly anticipated big-budget adaptation of Get Smart (2008), in which she stars as Steve Carell’s partner, Agent 99. Anne Hathaway also filmed a role alongside Patrick Wilson and Clea DuVall in the drama Passengers (2008), and she tapped into a sardonic, dark vein with appearances in Jonathan Demme’s Rachel Getting Married. She also starred alongside Kate Hudson in Gary Winick’s Bride Wars (2009).
Anne Hathaway's career got a huge boost when her work in Rachel Getting Married got her an Academy Award nomination for best actress in 2009. Although she did not win, many critics felt she was a strong contender.
She may not have won that many awards yet, but Anne Hathaway has made tons of lists (including AskMen.com's Top 99 Most Desirable of 2009) and she has worked with some huge Hollywood A-listers.
Sexiness
From her 2001 role in The Princess Diaries to her 2008 appearance in Rachel Getting Married, it’s clear that Anne Hathaway is one of those actresses who improves as she ages. While Anne’s willingness to explore her more sultry side has certainly won her a legion of male fans, she possesses the acting chops that’ll ensure she’s never thought of as just another pretty face.
From her 2001 role in The Princess Diaries to her 2008 appearance in Rachel Getting Married, it’s clear that Anne Hathaway is one of those actresses who improves as she ages. While Anne’s willingness to explore her more sultry side has certainly won her a legion of male fans, she possesses the acting chops that’ll ensure she’s never thought of as just another pretty face.
Quotes
“Over the last few years I've learned that the Next Big Thing is something a lot of people wish and want for you -- but what you wish for yourself is really important too.”
- Anne Hathaway
“Over the last few years I've learned that the Next Big Thing is something a lot of people wish and want for you -- but what you wish for yourself is really important too.”
- Anne Hathaway
