Anne Hathaway sparked excitement across social media with a heartfelt rendition of Sabrina Carpenter’s “Please Please Please,” from the pop star’s latest album, Short n’ Sweet. In a creative Instagram post, The Idea of You star repurposed the song’s lyrics to encourage voters enduring long lines at polling stations, urging them to stay patient and committed.
Hathaway’s video opened with a warm greeting: “Hey everybody. I hear there are some crazy long lines at college campuses, which is amazing — thank you for showing up to vote!” she said with enthusiasm. Addressing students facing extended wait times, she added, “If you’re standing in line right now…” and then surprised fans by breaking into song.
With her signature charm, Hathaway adapted Carpenter’s lyrics to deliver her own message:
“Please, please, please stay on the line / Please, please, please, especially at UPenn and Temple, just wait out your time / Voting is magic, but also annoying / You’ve waited this long, let’s make it not boring / Oh please, please, please, hold the line.” The Devil Wears Prada actress’s playful reimagining of the song quickly won fans over, her lyrics both lighthearted and inspiring, reminding voters of the significance of their patience and participation.
Carpenter’s original track, released on June 6, was produced by Jack Antonoff and featured actor Barry Keoghan, marking a high point in the pop star’s career. Please Please Please became a fan-favorite and chart-topping single, amassing 50.9 million official streams within its debut week, making it Carpenter’s most successful streaming achievement to date, according to Billboard.
Hathaway’s post resonated widely with fans and activists alike, who praised her for using her platform to promote voter engagement, especially among younger audiences. In an election season characterized by high turnout and enthusiasm, Hathaway’s unique call to action echoed the collective sentiment that every vote counts.
The lighthearted yet impactful gesture exemplifies Hathaway’s talent for blending entertainment with advocacy, capturing the spirit of civic duty in a way that feels both engaging and relatable. Her rendition of Carpenter’s song underscores how celebrities are harnessing their voices to support democratic participation, even in unconventional ways.
As Hathaway’s serenade went viral, fans celebrated her unexpected musical cameo and her commitment to inspiring voter persistence, proving once again the power of art and influence in promoting social good.
