Anne Hathaway has always been more than just a face on the silver screen. With powerful performances in films like Les Misérables and The Devil Wears Prada, she has proven her ability to command any role, whether drenched in drama or sparkling with wit. Hollywood’s biggest names are no longer sticking to their typecast images, but are embracing more complex, passion-fueled roles that challenge their artistry. And now, the curtain finally lifts as Hathaway speaks about Mother Mary.

Anne Hathaway teases her boldest transformation yet in the upcoming film Mother Mary, where she steps into a character inspired by pop icons Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga, calling it her most demanding role so far.

Anne Hathaway finds herself on unfamiliar ground as she slips into the shoes of a global pop star shaped by the fierce energies of what she describes as a “Gaga–Taylor Swift hybrid.” In Mother Mary, she steps away from her usual brilliance to embrace emotional chaos. As reported by Variety, Hathaway shared that the role tested her more than anything she has done before. She reflected on the experience, saying she realised early on that portraying Mother Mary was not about acting but more to “become material David could craft with.”

Anne Hathaway embraced the discomfort of starting from scratch, pushing herself through months of intense dance rehearsals and vocal training that made her question her own identity. Each day brought the challenge of accepting imperfection and learning from it. Reflecting on the process, she admitted, “I had to submit to being a beginner.” Nearly two years of preparation and a demanding shoot in Cologne, Germany, tested her limits. Yet she emerged creatively renewed. Taylor Swift, who inspired her recent role, also influenced Hathaway’s Hollywood journey in a meaningful way.

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Anne Hathaway’s film The Idea of You earned praise, and Taylor Swift may have shaped her journey toward finding the type of role she had been hoping to take on.

Producer Cathy Schulman, speaking with Variety, explained why Anne Hathaway was the perfect choice for The Idea of You. She compared Hathaway’s broad appeal to that of Taylor Swift, who captivates fans through different chapters of life with her music. Schulman sought an actress who could carry viewers through a character’s emotional evolution, someone who resonates across generations. Hathaway, with her ability to reflect both vulnerability and strength, became the ideal person to, in Schulman’s words, “walk us through this investigation.”

Anne Hathaway once shared with Cathy Schulman her dream of standing tall at 40, declaring, "I’m 40 and I’m still vibrant." Life timed itself perfectly, as Hathaway was 39 while filming and celebrated her milestone soon after. Schulman sensed that, much like with a billionaire pop icon, America might embrace growing up alongside her. Now, with countless hidden talents, Hathaway is set to deliver her most challenging performance yet—only time will tell if she has captured the spirit of a character subtly shaped by Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga.

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