In a stunning new Vogue France cover story, Anne Hathaway discusses embracing her ‘femme fatale’ persona at 41, stepping into a more confident and glamorous self-image. Set to appear in the magazine’s November issue, which will be on newsstands and online on October 30, Hathaway captivates in a series of bold, high-fashion looks. The Devil Wears Prada star shared a glimpse of her transformation on Instagram, where she reflected on her evolving self-perception in her forties—a stark contrast to her childhood dream of becoming a nun.
The changing of Anne Hathaway
“Around 40, I see myself differently,” Hathaway revealed, adding, “I like to meet new facets of myself. This femme fatale is one of them.” Reflecting on her shift, the Oscar winner noted the irony compared to her earlier aspirations. “We are quite far from the nun that you dreamed of becoming as a young girl,” she remarked. Raised in a Roman Catholic household, Hathaway once considered the path of a nun, as she mentioned in a 2011 interview with the Independent. “When I was younger, I thought about becoming a nun for a while… but acting was my real calling, and the idea of the convent was more of a sidebar,” she said.
Her life took another turn when her family decided to convert to Episcopalianism after her older brother came out as gay. “Why should I support an organization that has a limited view of my beloved brother?” Hathaway shared, explaining her shift away from the Catholic Church.
Hathaway also revisited her iconic role in The Devil Wears Prada during her Vogue interview. In the 2006 film, she played Andy Sachs, an assistant to the intimidating fashion editor Miranda Priestly, portrayed by Meryl Streep. “Today, The Devil Wears Prada represents something even bigger than when it was first released,” Hathaway said, adding, “I never imagined I’d one day play a role that would become a classic.” She also noted how the role changed her perspective on fashion, which she now views as “a family” she came to know and love through Andy’s story.
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For her cover shoot—captured by Quentin De Briey—Hathaway stuns in a black Versace dress and Bvlgari jewelry, styled with straight brunette locks and bohemian bangs that frame her face. Additional images show Hathaway modeling high-fashion ensembles that include a plunging black Louis Vuitton top, a sleek metallic Versace dress, a red long-sleeve Versace piece with the brand’s iconic safety pin detail, a semi-sheer black Fendi dress, a cream Fendi suit, and a striking metallic Balenciaga gown in a unique parking lot setting. Another rooftop photo sees her wearing a Versace top, Dickies pants, and Gucci shoes.
Amid this newfound self-assurance and exploration, Hathaway’s career hasn’t been without its challenges. Celebrity stylist Emanuel Miller recently claimed on the What Was It Like podcast with Julian Morgans that working with Hathaway on a past project was difficult. “I did a film with Anne Hathaway, and that was one of my worst experiences,” Miller said, recounting that his daughter, who worked as a stand-in for Hathaway, experienced no personal interaction from the actress.
Hathaway’s Vogue cover story highlights her evolution, from a young girl with dreams of a religious path to a femme fatale icon and celebrated actress embracing her individuality and fluid identity. Her openness, both on and off-screen, continues to captivate fans, reminding them of her growth as an artist and as a person redefining herself at every turn.
