ROME: Anne Hathaway finds herself at the center of a new debate as a video from 2022, showing the Oscar-winning actress interacting with fans outside a Valentino fashion show in Rome, goes viral. In the video, Hathaway informs the crowd that she cannot take pictures due to the large number of fans but offers to stand and wave for those who would like a photo.
“I cannot take photos with everyone, but I will stand here and wave if you would like to take a photo. I cannot sign; there are too many of you. Mi dispiace [I am sorry], but I want you to have something so if you would like, I will just wave a little bit. Thank you for understanding,” Hathaway is heard saying in the video.
The footage has sparked a heated debate among fans, with opinions divided on whether Hathaway’s response was polite or condescending. Some users on social media expressed feelings of being talked down to, while others defended the actress, noting that celebrities are not obligated to engage with fans.
Critics Labels Anne Hathaway’s Tone as Arrogant
Critics characterized Hathaway’s tone as condescending, with one person stating, “My god, someone telling me to calm down in a patronizing tone and treating me like a sad little commoner…” Another user commented, “This is how I speak to my dogs.”
On the contrary, supporters defended Hathaway’s actions, with one fan stating, “Seems polite. She could have just walked away and snubbed them.” Another echoed the sentiment, emphasizing that celebrities are not obliged to interact with fans.
This is not the first time Anne Hathaway has faced online backlash. The actress previously received criticism when she won an Oscar for her role in Les Misérables.
