Anne Jacqueline Hathaway was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Kate McCauley, a stage actress, and Gerald Thomas Hathaway, a lawyer. Her family later moved to Millburn, New Jersey, when she was six years old.

Hathaway landed her first television role as Meghan Green in the short-lived family drama series 'Get Real'. This marked the beginning of her acting career.

Hathaway starred in the lead role of Mia Thermopolis in the Disney comedy film 'The Princess Diaries', which became a big hit and established her as a teen idol.

Hathaway made her New York stage debut in the musical 'Carnival!' at the New York City Center, showcasing her singing talent.

Hathaway transitioned to more mature roles with her performance in the critically acclaimed romantic drama 'Brokeback Mountain', playing the role of Lureen Newsome Twist.

Hathaway starred alongside Meryl Streep in the highly successful comedy-drama 'The Devil Wears Prada', playing the role of Andrea 'Andy' Sachs.

Hathaway earned critical acclaim and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of a recovering alcoholic in the drama 'Rachel Getting Married'.

Hathaway won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her heart-wrenching performance as Fantine in the musical 'Les Misérables'.

Hathaway starred in Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar', playing the role of Dr. Amelia Brand, and continued to appear in various successful films and stage productions.

Hathaway has been involved in several recent projects, including 'The Idea of You' (2024), 'Mothers' Instinct' (2024), and 'Mother Mary' (2025), which is currently in post-production.