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The Development of Anne Hathaway’s Style Will Astound You

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Sophisticated, relatable, and unproblematic icon Anne Hathaway continues to delight us not only with her hit films but also with her style.

Throughout her long Hollywood career, the actor has stepped out on numerous red carpets, talk show stages, fashion events, and city streets showcasing ensembles that have evolved right along with her.

She went from layering shirt dresses over jeans in the early 2000s to spotlighting fashion trends like Barbiecore and elevating mainstream styles like the oversized blazer.

Ahead, see Hathaway’s full style evolution—from her Princess Diaries days to her most recent look in New York City.

November 6, 2023

In Rodarte at the CFDA Fashion Awards.

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November 6, 2023

In Ralph Lauren at the CFDA Fashion Awards.

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October 3, 2023

In a pink sequined midi dress by the Attico, silver Gianvito Rossi pumps, and a sparkling silver bag for a New York screening of She Came to Me.

new york, new york october 03 anne hathaway attends a screening for she came to me at the metrograph in the lower east side on october 03, 2023 in new york city photo by gothamgc images
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October 3, 2023

In a half-denim, half-suit set in New York City, paired with glossy black platforms, sunglasses, and silver hoops.

new york, new york october 03 anne hathaway is seen in midtown on october 03, 2023 in new york city photo by gothamgc images
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September 28, 2023

In a green-and-silver metal mesh gown from Versace’s Spring/Summer 2024 fashion show, while at the second annual Albie Awards in New York City, hosted in partnership with Versace.

new york, new york september 28 anne hathaway attends the clooney foundation for justices 2023 albie awards at new york public library on september 28, 2023 in new york city photo by taylor hillwireimage
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September 13, 2023

In a gold vegan leather leaf paillette gown designed by CD Greene, Bulgari jewelry, and Schutz heels while attending a Shiseido event in New York City.

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May 16, 2023

In a gold-and-silver sequined Versace dress and Bulgari jewelry at the unveiling of Bulgari’s new high jewelry collection in Venice, Italy.

venice, italy may 16 anne hathaway attends the bulgari mediterranea high jewelry event at palazzo ducale on may 16, 2023 in venice photo by claudio laveniagetty images for bulgari
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May 1, 2023

In an off-white tweed Versace gown paired with coordinating tweed fingerless gloves at the 2023 Met Gala honoring Karl Lagerfeld.

new york, new york may 01 anne hathaway attends the 2023 costume institute benefit celebrating karl lagerfeld a line of beauty at metropolitan museum of art on may 01, 2023 in new york city photo by taylor hillgetty images
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April 4, 2023

At a press conference in Tokyo in a vibrant royal purple Valentino ensemble featuring a silk shift minidress from the designer’s pre-fall 2023 collection, paired with lilac tights and metallic purple platforms, also from Valentino.

tokyo, japan april 04 bvlgari group ceo jean christophe babin l looks on as actress and bvlgari global ambassador anne hathaway r arrives for a press conference for the opening of bvlgari hotel tokyo in the tokyo midtown yaesu building on april 04, 2023 in tokyo, japan photo by tomohiro ohsumigetty images
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March 9, 2023

In an all-black Versace ensemble at the Italian fashion house’s Fall/Winter 2023 fashion show, featuring a black snakeskin-textured minidress, platform heels, and sunglasses—topped with Bulgari jewelry.

west hollywood, california march 09 anne hathaway at the versace fall winter 2023 fashion show held at pacific design center on march 09, 2023 in west hollywood, california photo by robert smithpatrick mcmullan via getty images
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February 16, 2023

At the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival in a transparent lace, Valentino Couture gown pulled straight from the Italian fashion house’s Spring/Summer 2023 runway.

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October 12, 2022

In a sequin-embellished gown from Valentino’s fall 2022 couture collection at the Armageddon Time blue carpet during the 60th New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall.

new york, new york october 12 anne hathaway attends the red carpet event for armageddon time during the 60th new york film festival at alice tully hall, lincoln center on october 12, 2022 in new york city photo by theo wargogetty images for flc
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October 12, 2022

In an oversized denim pantsuit set paired over a tie-dye swirl cropped tank outside The View in New York City.

new york, new york october 12 anne hathaway departs the view on october 12, 2022 in new york city photo by gothamgc images
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October 12, 2022

In a black-and-white patterned oversized blazer layered over a white minidress, paired with knee-high boots and tights.

new york, new york october 12 anne hathaway is seen out and about on october 12, 2022 in new york city photo by gothamgc images
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September 24, 2022

At the Michael Kors Collection Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show in a Devil Wears Prada–reminiscent ensemble featuring a brown leather trench coat layered over a black turtleneck minidress and Louboutin pumps—topped with Andy Sachs’s signature bangs.

new york, new york september 14 anne hathaway attends the michael kors fashion show during new york fashion week the shows at highline stages on september 14, 2022 in new york city photo by gothamwireimage
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July 8, 2022

In a sparkling hot-pink Barbiecore look at the Valentino haute couture show in Rome, featuring a sparkling minidress pulled straight from the house’s Fall/Winter 2022 runway, Garavani platform pumps, and a mini shoulder bag—all in Valentino’s signature “Pink PP” shade.

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May 20, 2022

In a black-and-blue Gucci minidress featuring a cone-shaped bustier and sequined skirt at the Armageddon Time photo call during the 75th Cannes Film Festival.

cannes, france may 20 anne hathaway attends the photocall for armageddon time during the 75th annual cannes film festival at palais des festivals on may 20, 2022 in cannes, france photo by dominique charriauwireimage
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May 19, 2022

In a strapless white column gown from Giorgio Armani Privé, paired with Bulgari’s Mediterranean Reverie necklace, at her first official Cannes Film Festival appearance.

cannes, france may 19 anne hathaway attends the screening of armageddon time during the 75th annual cannes film festival at palais des festivals on may 19, 2022 in cannes, france photo by mike marslandwireimage
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March 15, 2022

In a colorful polka-dotted Christopher John Rogers ensemble consisting of a blazer, corset top, and pair of palazzo trousers, for an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.

new york, new york march 15 anne hathaway is seen outside the stephen colbert show on march 15, 2022 in new york city photo by gothamgc images
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March 17, 2022

In a sky blue, ankle-length cutout dress from David Koma, paired with a black clutch, Aquazzura pumps, and Bulgari jewelry at the world premiere of Apple TV+’s WeCrashed in Los Angeles.

los angeles, california march 17 anne hathaway attends the global premiere of apple tvs wecrashed at academy museum of motion pictures on march 17, 2022 in los angeles, california photo by axellebauer griffinfilmmagic
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December 14, 2021

In a black-and-white Chanel dress at the French fashion house’s Museum of Modern Art film benefit honoring Penélope Cruz.

new york, new york december 14 anne hathaway, wearing chanel, attends the museum of modern art film benefit presented by chanel, a tribute to penélope cruz, at museum of modern art on december 14, 2021 in new york city photo by jamie mccarthywireimage
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January 27, 2020

In a flowing black-and-white dress paired with coordinating calf hair boots—both from Michael Kors—at The Last Thing He Wanted’s premiere at Eccles Center Theater during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.

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January 6, 2019

In a leopard-print gown from Elie Saab paired with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry at the 76th Annual Golden Globes.

beverly hills, ca january 06 76th annual golden globe awards pictured anne hathaway arrives to the 76th annual golden globe awards held at the beverly hilton hotel on january 6, 2019 photo by todd williamsonnbcu photo banknbcuniversal via getty images
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February 28, 2016

In a gold-studded transparent mesh gown showcasing her 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 bump at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in Beverly Hills.

attends the 2016 vanity fair oscar party hosted by graydon carter at the wallis annenberg center for the performing arts on february 28, 2016 in beverly hills, california
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May 4, 2015

In a golden hooded silk gown from Ralph Lauren at the “China: Through the Looking Glass” Costume Institute Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

new york, ny may 04 anne hathaway attends the china through the looking glass costume institute benefit gala at the metropolitan museum of art on may 4, 2015 in new york city photo by dimitrios kambourisgetty images
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October 26, 2014

In a midnight-blue slipdress from Richard Nicoll at the Interstellar premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX in Los Angeles.

hollywood, ca october 26 actress anne hathaway arrives at the los angeles premiere of interstellar at tcl chinese theatre imax on october 26, 2014 in hollywood, california photo by axellebauer griffinfilmmagic
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May 5, 2014

In a striking red Calvin Klein two-piece gown paired with a coordinating deep-red octagonal velvet clutch purse at the “Charles James: Beyond Fashion” Costume Institute Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

new york, ny may 05 anne hathaway attends the charles james beyond fashion costume institute gala at the metropolitan museum of art on may 5, 2014 in new york city photo by jamie mccarthyfilmmagic
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May 6, 2013

In a Debbie Harry–inspired edgy look featuring a vintage Valentino Couture black mesh gown topped with a platinum-blonde pixie hairstyle at the “PUNK: Chaos to Couture” Costume Institute Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

new york, ny may 06 anne hathaway attends the costume institute gala for the punk chaos to couture exhibition at the metropolitan museum of art on may 6, 2013 in new york city photo by larry busaccagetty images
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January 13, 2013

In a strapless white two-piece ensemble from Chanel, holding her Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in Les Misérables, during the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills.

beverly hills, ca january 13 70th annual golden globe awards pictured actress anne hathaway, winner best supporting actress in a motion picture for les miserables, poses in the press room at the 70th annual golden globe awards held at the beverly hilton hotel on january 13, 2013 photo by kevork djanseziannbcnbcuniversal via getty images
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August 23, 2011

In a white lace tea-length dress from Alexander McQueen paired with a matching white clutch, caramel-colored peep-toe pumps, and Jean Schlumberger jewelry at the U.K. premiere of One Day at Vue Westfield in London.

london, england august 23 anne hathaway attends the european premiere of one day at vue westfield on august 23, 2011 in london, england photo by ian gavangetty images
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August 8, 2011

In a black flared midi dress from Alexander McQueen featuring a gold-embellished décolletage at the New York City premiere of One Day at the AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 Theatre.

new york, ny august 08 actress anne hathaway attends the one day premiere at the amc loews lincoln square 13 theater on august 8, 2011 in new york city photo by jim spellmanwireimage
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February 27, 2011

In a vintage Valentino red silk chiffon gown featuring a 3-D flower-embellished train during the 83rd Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.

hollywood, ca february 27 actress anne hathaway arrives at the 83rd annual academy awards held at the kodak theatre on february 27, 2011 in hollywood, california photo by john shearergetty images
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May 3, 2010

In a majestic gold gown from Valentino featuring a mesh tulle skirt and a sequin-studded sweetheart neckline at the Met Gala for the evening’s theme: “American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity.”

new york may 03 actress anne hathaway attends the costume institute gala benefit to celebrate the opening of the american woman fashioning a national identity exhibition at the metropolitan museum of art on may 3, 2010 in new york city photo by dimitrios kambourisfilmmagic
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February 22, 2009

In an off-white beaded column dress from Giorgio Armani Privé at the 81st Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.

west hollywood, ca february 22 actress anne hathaway arrives at the 2009 vanity fair oscar party hosted by graydon carter held at the sunset tower on february 22, 2009 in west hollywood, california photo by kristian dowlingwireimage
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January 5, 2009

In a sleek all-black tux ensemble topped with shining golden sandal pumps at the New York City premiere of Bride Wars, at the AMC Loews theater in Lincoln Square.

new york january 05 actress anne hathaway attends the premiere of bride wars at the amc loews lincoln square on january 5, 2009 in new york city photo by george napolitanofilmmagic
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October 20, 2008

In a black-and-blue striped strapless gown at the 52nd London Film Festival at the Vue West End.

exclusive, premium rates apply london october 20 anne hathaway attends the screening of rachel getting married as part of the times bfi 52nd london film festival held at the vue west end on october 20, 2008 in london, england photo by jon furnisswireimage
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September 3, 2008

In a strapless mossy-green high-low gown from Atelier Versace featuring a floral-embossed train at the Rachel Getting Married premiere at the Sala Grande during the 65th Venice Film Festival.

venice, italy september 03 actress anne hathaway attends the rachel getting married film premiere at the sala grande during the 65th venice film festival on september 3, 2008 in venice, italy photo by daniele venturelliwireimage
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July 23, 2007

In a black form-fitting midi dress outside the Ed Sullivan Theater ahead of an appearance on the Late Show With David Letterman.

new york july 23 actress anne hathaway sighting posing for photographers and signing autographs for fans outside the ed sullivan theater,where she appeared as a guest on the david letterman show on july 23 2007 photo by marcel thomasfilmmagic
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June 22, 2006

In a vibrant yellow strapless dress paired with a nude clutch, silver sandal heels, and a slick side-swept down ’do at the Devil Wears Prada premiere at Mann Village Theatre during the opening night of the Los Angeles Film Festival.

anne hathaway at the 2006 los angeles film festival opening night the devil wears prada premiere at mann village theatre in westwood, california photo by jon kopalofffilmmagic
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September 2, 2005

In an asymmetrical black one-shoulder silk gown paired with a velvet black handbag and black sandals at the Brokeback Mountain screening at the Palazzo del Cinema during the 62nd Venice Film Festival.

venice, italy september 02 actress anne hathaway attends the premiere for the in competition film brokeback mountain at the palazzo del cinema on the third day of the 62nd venice film festival on september 2, 2005 in venice, italy photo by pascal le segretaingetty images
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February 6, 2005

In a light-green silk strapless top with white slacks, topped with a silver beaded purse and layers of bead necklaces while backstage at the Luca Luca Fall 2005 show at Bryant Park Tents during Olympus Fashion Week in New York City.

anne hathaway during olympus fashion week fall 2005 luca luca backstage and front row at bryant park tents in new york city, new york, united states photo by gregory pacefilmmagic
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December 11, 2004

In a transparent light-blue midi dress topped with a half-up hairdo at an Ella Enchanted movie after-party at the Rouge Night Club in London.

london, december 11 embargoed for publication in uk tabloid newspapers until 48 hours after create date and time actress anne hathaway attends the ella enchanted movie afterparty at the rouge club on december 11, 2004 in london photo by dave benettgetty images
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August 8, 2004

In a “FedUp” graphic white tee (playing on the FedEx logo), paired with low-rise boot-cut jeans, a chunky white belt, and a coordinating white purse at the Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles.

universal city, ca august 8 actress anne hathaway attends the 2004 teen choice awards held on august 8, 2004 at universal amphitheater, in universal city, california photo by vince buccigetty images
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August 7, 2004

In a 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦-pink midi dress layered under a brown cardigan with cutouts and large green-and-yellow beaded necklaces at the U.K. premiere of The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement at the Electric Cinema in London.

united kingdom september 24 actress anne hathaway at the electric cinema for the premiere of the new walt disney film the princess diaries 2 royal engagement the premiere is raising funds for the 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren in crisis charity photo by tim grahamgetty images
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March 28, 2004

In a pink shirt dress with white floral illustrations, layered under straight light-wash jeans and topped with silver-studded white pointed-toe heels at the New York City premiere of Ella Enchanted at the Clearview Beekman Theatre.

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February 29, 2004

In a body-hugging orange silk dress featuring Ikebana-inspired florals, topped with shimmering gold pumps and tight shoulder-length curls at the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 12th Annual Oscar party at Pearl in Los Angeles.

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July 15, 2003

In a flowing 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦-pink V-neck midi dress paired with a matching pink clutch and white pointed-toe pumps at the U.K. premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean at the Odeon in London.

london july 15 anne hathaway attends the uk premiere of pirates of the caribbean at the odeon, leicester square on july 15, 2003 in london photo by dave benettgetty images
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January 19, 2003

In a hot-pink gown featuring a snug floral-embossed bustier and wide thigh-high slit at the 60th Annual Golden Globes, hosted at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.

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July 16, 2002

In a strapless midi gown featuring a deep-red bodice and silver silk skirt—topped with a red leather belt coordinating red sandals and a red-and-black pebble necklace—at the world premiere of Sex and the City’s fifth season at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

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August 6, 2001

In a black sweetheart tank and gold midi pencil skirt at the American Pie 2 premiere at the Mann National Theater in Los Angeles.

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July 29, 2001

In a strapless mauve midi dress paired and matching clutch beside costar Mandy Moore at the Princess Diaries premiere at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles.

anne hathaway mandy moore during the princess diaries premiere at el capitan theatre in hollywood, california, united states photo by sgranitzwireimage
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July 27, 2001

In a powder-blue halter top featuring red ᵴtriƥes at the neckline, paired with low-rise bell-bottom jeans plus a coordinating denim tote and thong sandals at the Juicy Couture suite at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles.

anne hathaway enjoying a day of indulgences in the juicy couture suite at the chateau marmont in hollywood photo by lester cohenwireimage

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