Anne Hathaway needs no introduction. Her films have grossed almost $7 billion in total and some of the roles she's played will surely be loved and discussed for years to come. She has played everything from a Disney heroine, to a spy, to a superhero, to a grisette in what has perhaps been her most ambitious performance yet. Despite her impressive range and quantity of starring roles that have since propelled her to A-list fame, Hathaway's acting career is extensive enough that her complete résumé may still surprise you. Ahead, look back on the full scope of Hathaway's acting journey—from her early years in the performing arts to her most recent repertoire of award-winning films.
The Early Years
Before she became a famous actress, Anne Hathaway performed in plays at her high school and local theaters in New Jersey. She even sang at Carnegie Hall for her high school chorus.
'Get Real' - Meghan Green
After leaving college to pursue her acting career, Hathaway's onscreen debut was the 1999 Fox dramedy Get Real where she played Meghan Green.
'The Princess Diaries' - Mia Thermopolis
In 2001, Hathaway landed the role that would help define her career. She starred alongside Julie Andrews as an American teenager who was the heir to the throne in Genovia. Andrews told Vanity Fair in 2022 that Hathaway's talent was clear "from the first day of shooting" and they have remained "great friends" since the movie premiered.
'Carnival!' - Lili
Hathaway made her NYC stage debut after "The Princess Diaries" when she was cast in a concert for the classic musical "Carnival!" at City Center Encores.
'Nicholas Nickelby' - Madeline Bray
Hathaway starred in this period comedy-drama film adapted from a Charles Dickens novel and set in the English countryside. She joined a cast of Hollywood heavyweights like Christopher Plummer, Jim Broadbent, Nathan Lane, and Alan Cumming.
'The Princess Diaries 2' - Mia Thermopolis
Hathaway with Mickey and Minnie at the Disneyland premiere of The Princess Diaries 2. She decided to branch out after these films, and told The Daily Telegraph "Now one of my prerequisites for doing a movie is it has to be on the opposite side of the coin from the last film I did."
'The Devil Wears Prada' - Andrea Sachs
If there weren't a ton of cameras and extras around, Hathaway would blend right in as a commuter late for work while filming this dramedy The Devil Wears Prada. The film is based on the book of the same title by Lauren Weisberger, who had previously been the personal assistant to Vogue editor Anna Wintour.
'Hoodwinked!' - Red Puckett
Hathaway has also logged some memorable voice-acting performances throughout her career. Along with starring in this film as Little Red Riding Hood, she also played a main role in the 3D animated film Rio and won an Emmy for voice acting on The Simpsons.
'Brokeback Mountain' - Lureen Newsome
In Ang Lee's Brokeback Mountain, Hathaway played one of the wives of the protagonists, two male cowboys that form a complex romantic relationship.
2006 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Hathaway was nominated this year as a member of the cast of Brokeback Mountain. She would later pick up the SAG trophy for her supporting performance in Les Misérables.
Hosting 'Saturday Night Live'
Hathaway (left) has starred in a few comedies over the years but dove into live sketch when she hosted a 2008 episode of SNL. She hasn't been back since, but you can still watch her episode—and a few others—on SNL's YouTube channel.
'Get Smart' - Agent 99
Hathaway effortlessly pulled off her role in the goofy spy comedy Get Smart. The film is based on the American comedy series originally created by Mel Brooks.
Co-Hosting The 83rd Academy Awards
Hathaway was tapped to host the 2010 Academy Awards alongside James Franco.
'The Dark Knight Rises' - Selina Kyle / Catwoman
Hathaway put her own spin on the classic DC Comics character Catwoman in the last film of the Christopher Nolan Batman trilogy. This is Hathaway's highest-grossing film appearance.
Hathaway & Hubby Adam Shulman
In 2012, Hathaway married actor and businessman Adam Shulman in California. The couple have two sons together and the family spends most of their time living in the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
'Les Misérables' - Fantine
Hathaway garnered Oscar buzz with her performance as Fantine in Les Misérables. She became interested in acting when she saw her mother play the same role when she was only six years old.
Hathaway Wins an Oscar
Her raw and emotional performance as Fantine was a far frontrunner to win the Supporting Actress award at the 2013 Oscars.
'Interstellar' - Dr. Amelia Brand
Hathaway acted in Christopher Nolan's 2014 space epic Interstellar as the NASA scientist Dr. Amelia Brand. Her performance earned her a nomination for the Saturn Award for Best Actress.
'Alice: Through The Looking Glass' - White Queen
Hathaway reprised her role as The White Queen in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland adaptations. This role would be one of the last parts she took before taking a brief hiatus from acting.
'Ocean's 8' - Daphne Kluger
Hathaway burst back onto the screen in the 2018 crime film Ocean's 8 where she played a haughty and arrogant actress. When talking to The Hollywood Reporter, Hathaway said the role was a chance to "lean into all the ridiculous fame nonsense that I've been trying to side-step for all these years."
Jacob is a Temporary Partnerships Editor at Hearst based in Queens, New York with his partner and cat Tiger. He loves learning and writing about Film and TV, Video Games, and the weird histories of unexpected subjects.
Mariah Morrison is the senior social media editor for Harper's Bazaar. She is a digital and social media strategist and content creator. She is a North Carolina native, skin-care aficionado, content creator, and dog mama to her fur baby, Blaire. Prior to working with Harper’s Bazaar, Mariah served in the United States House of Representatives for two years, working as a social media manager, digital strategist, and graphic designer for the House Democratic Caucus and the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis.
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