American actress Anne Hathaway was born on November 12, 1982 in Brooklyn, New York. Her first major movie role came as the lead in Disney's The Princess Diaries in 2001. In 2004, Anne appeared in Ella Enchanted and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.
In 2005, Hathaway took on more provocative roles in Havoc and Brokeback Mountain, appearing nude in both films. In 2006, Hathaway starred opposite Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada. It is her highest grossing movie to date. Hathaway is widely regarded as one of the more talented young actresses of her time.
Did you know…
- She was engaged to Raffeolo Follieri
- Anne is lactose intolerant
- She is of English and Irish descent
- She attended Vassar
- She is named after Shakespeare's wife Anne Hathaway
- She is the new face of Lancome
- She was originally cast for the lead female role in Knocked Up but
backed out
