Summary:
- Anne Hathaway shared how kind words from co-stars like Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, and Rihanna on the set of the 2018 comedy “Ocean’s 8” helped her overcome initial insecurities.
- She also expressed her desire for her body to reflect her own identity.
Have you ever had a simple compliment transform your entire day? Or found yourself uplifted from self-doubt by a kind word from a colleague? That’s precisely the heartwarming experience Anne Hathaway shared from her time filming Gary Ross’ Ocean’s 8, a heist movie featuring a group of female criminals.
Despite the dazzling presence of an A-list cast including Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, and Rihanna, one might think personal insecurities would be overshadowed. Yet, Hathaway’s open sharing about the supportive “comments” she received when feeling insecure about her weight beautifully highlights the spirit of camaraderie among these star actresses.
On The Ellen Show, Anne Hathaway talked about how positive comments from Sandra Bullock and Rihanna during the filming of Ocean’s 8 boosted her confidence.
Anne Hathaway Discovered a Family Among Her Ocean’s 8 Co-Stars
During her 2018 appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, Anne Hathaway spoke openly about returning to acting with Ocean’s 8 after her son was born in 2016.
The Oscar-winning actress admitted that although she had made peace with the pressures celebrities face to stay at a certain weight, she still felt somewhat self-conscious while shooting the all-female heist movie. The mother of two explained:
“I don’t beat myself up about any of that stuff anymore, but after I had my son, the weight was really slow to come off and so I was a different size than I normally am.”
However, her concerns faded when she met her co-stars Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Rihanna, Sarah Paulson, Mindy Kaling, Awkwafina, and Helena Bonham Carter on set. This showed Hathaway how supportive her colleagues were. She explained:
“I walked on the set, and my weight’s a little up and I’m just aware of it…and I’m in my jeans, and I’ve done my best and I’m gonna love myself no matter what. And Sandy Bullock looks up and goes, ‘You look good mama.’ And then Cate Blanchett’s like, ‘Nice jeans, Hathaway.’
The praise kept coming. Next, Rihanna, famous for her iconic curves, told Hathaway she had an ass like hers. Hathaway was surprised by the comment, but it really made her day:
“Rihanna looks up and goes, ‘Damn girl, you got an a*s’. And I, of course, was freaked out and loved it so much and I was like, ‘Really?’ And she goes, ‘You got an a*s like me.’ And I can honestly say I’ve never had that experience on a film set before.”
“They were just so beautiful, and it was just great to be surrounded by that much love and understanding”, continued Hathaway.
Hathaway and her husband, Adam Shulman, welcomed their second son in November 2019.
Anne Hathaway Boldly Speaks Out on Body Image
Anne Hathaway expressed her wish for her body to solely represent her own identity. In a conversation with Hoda Kotb on Today, the actress mentioned she is “happy” with her body. She explained:
“It sounds kind of sad to say; I just wanted to enjoy my summer and let everyone know that I’m living in my body and I’m happy with my body, and if my body is different than what you’re used to, or what you think it should be, that’s [your experience]. My experience is mine, and I’m loving it.
When Kotb asked Hathaway if people often comment on her body without being asked, the Ocean’s 8 star firmly answered, “Yes!” She continued:
“All the time, and in the ways where it’s overt and people say things to you and then there’s kind of micro ones.”
In a previous interview with Glamour, Hathaway mentioned that she “did not want to deal with pregnancy rumors.”
Professionally, the actress is involved in several projects, including David Robert Mitchell’s “Flowervale Street” and David Lowery’s “Mother Mary.”
“Ocean’s 8” is available for rent on Apple TV.
