Anne Hathaway is an American actress known for moving comfortably between romantic comedies, dramas, musicals, action films, and prestige productions. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1982, she developed an interest in acting at a young age and began her professional career in television before landing the role that made her a star.

Hathaway became internationally famous as Mia Thermopolis in Disney’s The Princess Diaries (2001). Her performance as an awkward teenager who discovers she is heir to a European kingdom made her a major young star almost overnight. She returned for The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement in 2004, further establishing the character as one of her best-known early roles.

Rather than remaining associated exclusively with family-oriented films, Hathaway deliberately expanded her range. She appeared in movies including Brokeback Mountain, The Devil Wears Prada, and Becoming Jane. Her performance as Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada became particularly iconic, with the film becoming one of the most enduring fashion-related comedies of the 2000s.

Hathaway later demonstrated her abilities in more demanding roles. She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for playing Fantine in the 2012 musical Les Misérables, delivering a performance that brought her considerable critical recognition. She also appeared as Selina Kyle/Catwoman in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises, adding a major action role to her résumé.

Her filmography has continued to span very different genres, including science fiction, comedy, drama, and romance. Movies such as Interstellar, The Intern, Ocean’s 8, and The Idea of You have allowed her to continue moving between mainstream entertainment and more character-driven projects.

With a career spanning more than two decades, Hathaway has successfully transitioned from child and young-adult roles into one of Hollywood’s most versatile leading actresses.