Anne Hathaway spent more than 20 years at the top of Hollywood. From her breakout role in ‘The Princess Diaries’ to starring in cult fashion favorite ‘The Devil Wears Prada, and winning an Oscar in a film called Les Miserables. She has built a career that is defined by her range, critical acclaim and major box-office success. But behind the scenes she says it wasn’t always as effortless as it seemed. Anne Hathaway, 43, is now entering a new chapter in her career, one that allows her to finally let go of the pressures that defined her early years on the scene.
Anne Hathaway, 43, abandons ‘Stress Mindset’
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“When I first started out, i thought if i was really hard on my self, i’d be a much better artist,” she told PEOPLE, after being named as the magazine’s ‘World’s Most Beautiful’ Cover Star. “And then, turning 40, a new gear clicked into place, and a life that was awkward was no longer appealing to me.” I wanted to get to the fun part.
Hathaway now says that she is done putting pressure on herself and wants to enjoy the moment. She said, “I am at a point in my life where stress is not something I want to focus on.”
She’s embracing joy and surrounding herself with people that bring her laughter and honesty. “Humor. I love to laugh and I love people that look for the humor in a situation,” said the actress of “The Princess Diaries”. “You want to be able to laugh with people through the good times and the bad,” said the actress of “The Princess Diaries”.
Hathaway Opens Up About Childhood Anxiety and ‘Multiple Beauty Missteps’
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Hathaway, looking back, admits that she struggled to communicate and was anxious as a child, which added to her feeling of being out-of-place. She told the magazine that she found it difficult to talk as a child. “So, I had some anxiety and stress around, just, like, communication.”
Even something as simple and straightforward as hair care and beauty has become a learning curve. “Multiple. “I didn’t know that there was a whole language for beauty,” said the actress.
Anne Hathaway Admits Confidence isn’t Constant
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Anne Hathaway made her candid remarks just days after a revealing interview in which she spoke about the ups-and-downs of her confidence. The actress revealed to Harper’s Bazaar that her self-image fluctuates even now. She said, “Somedays you look in the reflection and you think, ‘Not too bad’.” “Some days you look in a mirror and you’re just like, ‘Not bad,'” she said.
The “The Devil Wears Prada’ star then shared a relatable experience that forced her to confront these feelings head-on. She said, “You know how you keep your aspirational swimming suit around in case you’re having a good day?” “And you have your swimsuit with you at all times?” I accidentally packed the aspirational swimming suit.”
“Which then I had to wear on a What? day.” she added. I’m excited to spend this wonderful day with my family. I’m going to be in a crowd of strangers and they all have phones. “And all of the other things.”
Hathaway Reframes Ageing
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Anne Hathaway also changes the conversation about getting older. She does it with a fresh perspective.
She said: “I think very often, conversations on aging assume that the first half of life is the most fulfilling and happy, and I don’t necessarily believe that’s true.” “I didn’t expect to find another gear after 40.”
Hathaway’s 40th birthday didn’t mean a slowdown. Instead, it opened a new chapter in which confidence, clarity and joy took center stage.
Anne Hathaway embraces confidence at 43
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Hathaway feels more confident and comfortable than ever before. She’s proving growth has no timeline, whether she’s blasting Bad Bunny or Billie Eilish on set, or adopting a more relaxed attitude.
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