The actress on the red carpet at The Devil Wears Prada promotion in 2006. *Photo: FilmMagic*

On 20/4, People magazine announced Anne Hathaway as "The World's Most Beautiful Woman 2026" in its latest issue. Speaking with the magazine, she expressed feeling "unreal" about receiving the title, jokingly hoping people would not tease her about it.

The actress posted a makeup-free photo on her 40th birthday. *Photo: Instagram Anne Hathaway*

Anne Hathaway's charming appearance as a child. She shared this photo on Instagram in 2015. *Photo: Instagram Anne Hathaway*

Born in 1982 in the US, she is one of Hollywood's leading actresses, known for films such as The Princess Diaries (2001), The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Les Miserables (2012), and Interstellar (2014). To date, she has won an Oscar and a Golden Globe Award.

In an interview with People, Anne Hathaway revealed she wanted to become an actress since she was three years old. At that time, she went to see her mother, actress Kate McCauley Hathaway, perform in the play Evita. When her father asked what she thought of the performance, Anne replied: "There are many children on stage. I should be one of them."

According to Daily Mail, she began acting during her high school years, appearing in school plays and with the Barrow Group theater ensemble in New York.

Anne Hathaway's beauty in 2000. *Photo: Hollywood Archives*

Hathaway landed her first role in the television series Get Real (1999-2000) alongside Jesse Eisenberg and Eric Christian Olsen. In the series, she played Meghan, the eldest Green daughter, who gives up a chance at a prestigious university to find herself. TV Insiders noted she brought grace to Meghan while conveying the challenges the character faced.

Anne Hathaway's portrayal of Princess Mia Thermopolis. *Photo: Walt Disney*

In 2001, Hathaway became a rising star in Hollywood following the success of The Princess Diaries. She filmed this movie at 18, impressing audiences with her sweet, innocent beauty. According to Refinery29, the role helped Hathaway become an "it girl" in the early 2000s.

Anne Hathaway at an event in 2005. *Photo: FilmMagic*

Throughout the 2000s, the actress embraced a glamorous style, often wearing figure-flattering dresses. Her makeup focused on highlighting her features, emphasizing glowing skin and rosy cheeks.

Anne Hathaway attending the Met Gala 2014 with a pixie haircut. She started wearing short hair after playing Fantine in Les Miserables two years prior. *Photo: FilmMagic*

With her fame and beauty, she became a familiar face for many fashion houses and publications. Despite being a sought-after name in Hollywood, Anne Hathaway once faced a public backlash, with a group forming a "Hathahaters" club.

The actress on magazine covers in her 30s. *Photo: Glamour, GQ, Elle*

The wave of criticism against Anne Hathaway occurred after the 2013 Oscars, where she won the Best Supporting Actress award for her role as Fantine. Many criticized her choice of a Prada dress that seemed to reveal too much, her short hair, and her acceptance speech. Hathaway avoided public appearances for a period, losing several roles. Her career revived when Christopher Nolan cast her in Interstellar.

The artist at a Ralph Lauren event in february. *Photo: Instagram Anne Hathaway*

At 44, Anne Hathaway no longer pursues perfection. People magazine suggests this perspective makes her more radiant, confident, and well-received. This year, she has 5 upcoming projects, including The Devil Wears Prada 2.

In her personal life, the actress married businessman Adam Shulman, one year her senior, in 2012. They have two sons: Jonathan, 10, and Jack, 5. Speaking with People, she mentioned that being a mother to two boys influenced her fashion choices. Hathaway selects outfits suitable for both meetings and playing sports with her children.

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