'I was told my career would fall off a cliff at the age of 35': Anne Hathaway

Academy Award-winning actress Anne Hathaway reflects on the challenges she faced in the entertainment industry, recalling being warned about the supposed expiration date of her career at the age of 35. In an interview with NET-A-PORTER’s digital title PORTER, the 41-year-old actress discussed the evolving landscape for women in the industry, noting that more women are now sustaining meaningful careers later in life.

Hathaway acknowledges the progress made but emphasizes the ongoing need for improvement. "There’s so much to be proud of and there’s so much to fix," she states, recognizing the complexities women encounter in their professional journeys.

With a career spanning over two decades, Hathaway remains ambitious and transparent about her goals and dreams. In the interview, she said, "I have goals, I have dreams; they don’t look much different than they did when I was [younger], but I’m still pursuing them."


As a mother of two — who shares sons Jonathan, 7, and Jack, 4 this fall, with her husband Adam Shulman — is much more private. "It’s something I feel is not just essential for my health — I’m on a team, it’s my family, and it’s not just about me," Anne on her personal life.

In addressing the topic of aging, Hathaway dismisses stereotypes, stating that aging is simply "another word for living." She emphasizes the personal choices individuals make in response to aging and highlights her commitment to self-care. Having given up alcohol in her 30s, she now, in her 40s, recognizes the need for different nutritional support.

Hathaway humorously reflects on her younger self and the evolving understanding of well-being, stating, "there's a whole other world out there, and it tastes like an avocado."