Anne Hathaway, the American actress, has recently been the center of a controversy over her behavior during an interview with a reporter from ELLE magazine. A clip of the interview, which took place at the Women in Hollywood event last October, has been circulating on social media, leading some viewers to accuse Hathaway of being rude and passive-aggressive towards the reporter.
Outfit Resembling "The Devil Wears Prada" Character
At the Women in Hollywood event, Hathaway wore an outfit that closely resembled her character Andy from the 2006 film, "The Devil Wears Prada". When asked about a potential discussion with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour regarding the film, Hathaway confirmed that they had talked about it.
However, when the reporter pressed for more information, Hathaway replied with a laugh, "Why would I tell you?"
Controversial Exchange
The controversial exchange took place when the reporter asked Hathaway for details about her conversation with Wintour.
Hathaway's response of "Why would I tell you?" and subsequent laughter has caused some viewers to brand her as rude and passive-aggressive. Despite this, Hathaway's fans have defended her, saying that she was simply trying to protect a personal moment that she didn't want to share.
Interviewer Responds with Respect
The interviewer in question responded to Hathaway's refusal to divulge details by saying, "I respect that." However, a clip of the interview that stopped before this moment has been circulating on social media, leading some viewers to believe that Hathaway was unprofessional and impolite.
here they come…calling Anne hathaway a “mean girl for making a joke… pic.twitter.com/5DXmujVStI — ST?RBOY (@ih8mydad) May 5, 2023
Hathaway Addresses Controversy
In a recent interview with Savannah Guthrie, Hathaway addressed the controversy, saying that her outfit was a result of a last-minute wardrobe change.
She explained that her hairstylist had thrown her hair up in a ponytail, which made her realize that she closely resembled her character from "The Devil Wears Prada". Anne Hathaway's interview with ELLE magazine has caused a stir on social media, with some viewers accusing her of being rude and passive-aggressive towards the reporter.
However, others have defended the actress, saying that she was simply trying to protect a personal moment that she didn't want to share. Regardless of the controversy, it's clear that Hathaway has a strong fanbase who are willing to stand by her.