Hathaway also discussed her latest film, which is receiving great success. She mentioned her co-star, Michelle Williams, who has been wearing the same pair of Converse shoes for so long that her socks are sticking out. Hathaway joked that Williams could afford new shoes now, thanks to the success of the movie.
The conversation then shifted to the film itself, with Hathaway expressing her pride in the beautiful story and stunning scenery. The movie was shot in Canada, portraying Wyoming and Texas. Hathaway revealed that she had the opportunity to ride horses in the film, alongside an unbelievably talented 15-year-old girl who did the barrel racing scenes. Hathaway admitted that while she turned in a convincing close-up, the fast-paced scenes were handled by the young rider.
Ellen Degeneres also asked Hathaway about her experience working with horses. Hathaway humorously shared that during the audition, she confidently claimed to be an Olympic jumper, even though her horse-riding experience was limited to family visits to the Rocking Horse Ranch as a child. Hathaway had to quickly learn to ride while filming in Central Park, also mentioning that she prepared for the role at the library.
The conversation then turned to Hathaway’s recent Golden Globes nominations. Although Hathaway humbly joked that she would love to have seven nominations personally, she revealed that it was the film that had received the recognition. She expressed her excitement and promised to cheer louder than anyone when her colleagues went up to accept their awards during the ceremony.
During the interview, Hathaway also mentioned her college experience. She shared that she was initially at Vassar College but transferred to NYU, where she is currently working on her degree. Hathaway explained that she was about to switch majors and described her current major as exploring the links between literature, international politics, mass media, and art history.
Before wrapping up the interview, Degeneres jokingly mentioned Hathaway’s previous films, such as The Princess Diaries and Ella Enchanted. The conversation then transitioned to Hathaway’s work with Julie Andrews, and Degeneres revealed that Andrews had a surprising potty mouth off-camera. Hathaway added that it was satisfying to witness Andrews swearing, as it reminded everyone on set that no one is perfect.
Overall, Anne Hathaway‘s appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show was lively and entertaining, as she discussed her experience working with Julie Andrews, her horse-riding adventures, her college journey, and her Golden Globes nominations. Hathaway’s candid and humorous demeanor kept the audience engaged throughout the interview.
Originally aired on January 16, 2006
