Hollywood A-lister Anne Hathaway has been named People magazine’s World’s Most Beautiful star for 2026, marking another milestone in her celebrated career.
The 43-year-old actress graces the cover of the special issue released on April 20, 2026, with the honour recognising not only her physical beauty but also her confidence, self-acceptance, and personal growth.
People magazine releases the annual World’s Most Beautiful issue to celebrate both inner and outer beauty. Hathaway joins an elite list of past honourees that includes global icons such as Beyoncé, Jennifer Aniston, and Sofia Vergara.
In a series of photographs shared on Instagram, the magazine wrote that Hathaway, once known for being her own toughest critic, is now embracing imperfection.
Anne Hathaway Reflects On Reuniting With ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Cast
During her cover interview, Hathaway spoke warmly about returning to the beloved fashion-world drama franchise, The Devil Wears Prada, alongside her original co-stars.
She described the reunion with Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep, and Stanley Tucci as “beautiful and joyful.”
Hathaway shared that revisiting the film’s world with more life experience felt deeply meaningful.
“Sometimes you’re like, ‘I wish I could go back to that moment knowing what I know now.’ So for me, this was the chance to actually be with the same people again, step back into that world, but with a little bit more perspective,” she said.
She also praised her co-stars, calling Emily Blunt “a dream of a human being” and describing Meryl Streep as someone she deeply admires for constantly pushing herself as an artist.
The sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, is scheduled to release in theatres on May 1, 2026, making it one of the year’s most anticipated films.
Hathaway Opens Up About ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Experience
The actress also reflected on her role as Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises, directed by Christopher Nolan.
She revealed that Nolan encouraged her to perform many of her own stunts for the role — a physically demanding challenge that required intense preparation.
However, Hathaway admitted she felt frustrated at the time when media attention focused more on her weight loss rather than the strength and effort she invested into preparing for the role.
Anne Credits Husband Adam Shulman For His Support
Hathaway also spoke about her personal life, giving heartfelt credit to her husband, Adam Shulman.
The couple has been married for 13 years and shares two children. She described him as her “dream partner,” adding that his unwavering support — especially over the past year — has played a significant role in her success and emotional wellbeing.
A Busy Year Ahead For The Award-Winning Actress
Over the years, Anne Hathaway has built an impressive career, earning multiple honours including an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, Primetime Emmy Award, and BAFTA Award.
The year 2026 is shaping up to be one of her busiest yet. Her upcoming projects include:
- Mother Mary
- The Devil Wears Prada 2
- The Odyssey
- The End of Oak Street
- Verity
With major projects lined up and renewed public admiration, Hathaway continues to remain one of Hollywood’s most admired and enduring stars.