Online criticism resurfaces for Anne Hathaway as excitement builds around The Devil Wears Prada 2
Actress Anne Hathaway is reportedly struggling with a renewed wave of online criticism despite growing anticipation surrounding the upcoming sequel to The Devil Wears Prada.
According to media reports citing unnamed sources, the Oscar-winning actress has been left distressed after social media users revived claims that she projects “mean girl” energy, rekindling memories of a period when she faced widespread online backlash.
Insiders said Hathaway believed she had moved beyond the criticism that followed her acceptance speech at the 2013 Academy Awards, an episode that made her a frequent subject of negative commentary online.
“She genuinely felt she’d turned a corner, which is why this latest wave of criticism has been so upsetting,” an unnamed source was quoted as saying.
The renewed scrutiny comes at a time when Hathaway is experiencing a career resurgence, with excitement mounting for The Devil Wears Prada 2, the sequel to the popular fashion comedy that helped cement her status as a Hollywood star.
However, recent online discussions have reportedly overshadowed some of the positive attention surrounding the project. Social media users revisited photographs of Hathaway and actress Blake Lively taken during the recent Met Gala, with some commenters alleging the pair displayed “mean girl energy.”
According to sources, the criticism has revived concerns for Hathaway about experiencing a repeat of the harsh treatment she endured more than a decade ago.
“The thought of having to go through that all over again is terrifying,” the source said.
Despite the emotional impact of the renewed attention, Hathaway is reportedly attempting to focus on the positive reception of her upcoming projects and the enthusiasm surrounding The Devil Wears Prada 2. Sources familiar with the situation said the actress has found it difficult to ignore the online commentary.
Neither Hathaway nor her representatives have publicly commented on the reports.
