Anne Hathaway's interest in acting began at an early age. She performed in various school plays and even starred in the musical "Once Upon a Mattress" when she was just 16.
Her first major breakthrough came with the 2001 film "The Princess Diaries," where she played the role of Mia Thermopolis, a teenager who discovers she's a princess.
Hathaway is not only a talented actress but also an academically inclined individual. She attended Vassar College and then transferred to New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study.
In 2013, Anne Hathaway won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Fantine in the movie adaptation of the musical "Les Misérables."
She is proficient in multiple languages, including French, Spanish, and Italian. Her multilingual abilities have come in handy for various film roles.
Anne Hathaway trained as a ballet dancer when she was young and often incorporates her dancing skills into her movie roles, such as in "The Devil Wears Prada."
Hathaway is not the only one in her family with a connection to the entertainment industry. Her mother, Kate McCauley Hathaway, is an actress and her father, Gerald Hathaway, is a lawyer.
She played the iconic role of Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman, in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises." Her performance as Catwoman received critical acclaim.
Anne Hathaway is actively involved in various humanitarian causes. She has worked with organizations like UN Women and the Nike Foundation to promote gender equality and support underprivileged girls.
Hathaway is known for her versatility as an actress. She has taken on a wide range of roles in genres from romantic comedies like "The Princess Diaries" to more intense dramas like "Brokeback Mountain" and "Rachel Getting Married."