In honor of Anne Hathaway’s 43rd birthday, look back at photos of the actress from her early days in the spotlight to now!
Anne Hathaway, born November 12, 1982, is an Oscar-winning actress who has been one of Hollywood’s most versatile and beloved stars for more than two decades. She first won audiences over in the early 2000s as Mia Thermopolis in Disney’s The Princess Diaries and its 2004 sequel, instantly becoming everyone’s favorite unlikely royal. From there, Anne seamlessly transitioned into more mature roles, shedding her Disney image to prove her range as a true leading lady.
In the mid-2000s, Anne delivered standout performances in hits like The Devil Wears Prada, Becoming Jane, and Get Smart, showing her ability to balance sharp comedy with heartfelt emotion. By 2008, she earned her first Academy Award nomination for Rachel Getting Married, and just a few years later, she took home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her unforgettable performance as Fantine in Les Misérables (2012).
Since then, Anne has continued to dominate both the big screen and streaming platforms, starring in acclaimed projects like Interstellar, The Intern, Ocean’s 8, and Eileen. In 2024, she captivated audiences again in The Idea of You, a romantic dramedy that became a breakout streaming hit. Now, she’s set to reprise one of her most iconic roles in the upcoming sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2, reuniting with Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt nearly two decades after the original film.
Anne has seriously conquered everything from comedy to drama, musicals, and more over the course of her career. Keep scrolling through the gallery to see Anne Hathaway’s incredible transformation — from The Princess Diaries to The Devil Wears Prada 2 and beyond.
Anne Hathaway in 1999
Anne Hathaway at the ‘Britney’ Album Release
Anne Hathaway at the premiere of ‘Sex and The City’
Anne Hathaway Poses for a Promotional Photo
Anne Hathaway at the 60th Golden Globe Awards
Anne Hathaway at the world premiere of ‘Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement’
Anne Hathaway at the premiere of ‘Brokeback Mountain’
Anne Hathaway arrives for the New York premiere of ‘Cinderella Man’
Anne Hathaway at the Hollywood Life 6th Annual Breakthrough of the Year Awards
Anne Hathaway appears at a taping of MTV’s ‘Total Request Live’
Anne Hathaway at the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures awards gala
Anne Hathaway at the premiere of ‘Love and Other Drugs’
Anne Hathaway speaks at the Princess Grace Foundation Awards gala
Anne Hathaway at the New York premiere of ‘Les Miserables’
Anne Hathaway at the London premiere of ‘Les Miserables’
Anne Hathaway at the Tate Americas Foundation Artists Dinner
Anne Hathaway at the premiere of ‘Les Miserables’
Anne Hathaway promoting ‘Interstellar’
Anne Hathaway at the European Premiere of ‘The Intern’
Anne Hathaway campaigns for Hillary Clinton
Anne Hathaway comment
Anne Hathaway at the premiere of ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’
Anne Hathaway at the Hollywood Film Awards
Anne Hathaway at the premiere of ‘Modern Love’
Anne Hathaway at the premiere of ‘The Last Thing He Wanted’
Anne Hathaway at the 25th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards
Anne Hathaway on the Set of ‘We Crashed’
Anne Hathaway at Cannes 2022
Anne Hathaway in Union County
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