Anne Jacqueline Hathaway was born on November 12, 1982, in Brooklyn, New York, to Gerald Hathaway, a lawyer, and Kate McCauley Hathaway, a former actress. She was raised in Millburn, New Jersey. Hathaway was active in school plays and community theater productions from a young age. She attended Millburn High School, where she participated in the drama club, and later studied at Vassar College before transferring to New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study, graduating in 2005.
Hathaway’s acting career began with the television series Get Real (1999-2000). Her breakthrough role came in the Disney film The Princess Diaries (2001), which catapulted her to widespread recognition. She followed this success with The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004).
Hathaway transitioned to more mature roles, demonstrating her versatility as an actress. She starred in films such as Havoc (2005) and Brokeback Mountain (2005), showcasing her ability to handle challenging and diverse characters.
Hathaway’s performance in Rachel Getting Married (2008) earned her widespread critical acclaim and her first Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Fantine in Les Misérables (2012), a performance that also garnered her a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a BAFTA Award.
Hathaway’s filmography includes a diverse range of genres and roles. Some of her most popular and critically acclaimed films include: