The Oscar-winning actress says a more relaxed approach to fame has helped her rediscover the fun of acting and human connection.
Anne Hathaway has opened up about her changing perspective on fame and her acting career, saying she has finally learned to “chill out” and enjoy the experience more.
The actress recently appeared on CBS Mornings, where she reflected on how she handles high-pressure moments in her professional life.
Hathaway acknowledged that appearing at major events or working on a film can sometimes feel overwhelming, but said she has learned that mistakes or moments of uncertainty are not the end of the world.
“I do think when I show up to something like this — you know, the joke you made about ‘don’t freeze,’ because that can happen. I know this is a big deal, but it’s not everything, no offence,” Hathaway said.
She explained that even freezing on a film set is no longer something she considers catastrophic because she is surrounded by people who are there to support her.
“And so if I freeze on set, it’s not the end of the world,” she added. “There’s a lot of people around who are there. And maybe they’re actually hoping that the best thing happens.”
The The Devil Wears Prada star said developing a more relaxed approach to her career had been necessary and had helped her become more open to enjoying her work.
“So I think that I’ve chilled out, which I think was necessary. And I think I’m more open to the fun of it,” she said.
Hathaway also reflected on how her understanding of fame has changed over the years. According to the actress, the most meaningful aspect of her work ultimately lies in the human connections and emotions that come from it.
“It’s actually just about the feeling and the connection that you have with other people,” she explained.
The actress said she wished she had reached that realisation earlier in her life but was grateful to have developed the perspective with time.
Hathaway is currently promoting her latest film, Verity, a psychological erotic thriller that is now playing in cinemas.