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Anne Hathaway News - All About Anne Hathaway

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Born:

Anne Jacqueline Hathaway on November 12, 1982 in Brooklyn, NY.

Ultimate Compliment:

Garry Marshall, who directed Anne in The Princess Diaries, paid her a lovely compliment. He said: "The multi-talented Hathaway is a combination Julia Roberts, Audrey Hepburn and Judy Garland."

Well Ranked in 2006:

Anne was named one of Teen People Magazine's 25 Hottest Stars Under 25. (2006)

She was ranked #85 on FHM's Sexiest Women in the World list. (2006)

Anne was named one of People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People in the world. (2006)

Ranked #80 on the Askmen.com 100 Most Desirable Women in the World List. (2006)

Famous Namesake:

Anne shares her name with famous author William Shakespeare's wife, Anne Hathaway.

Brokeback Audition:

Anne managed to beat out Sienna Miller for the role of Lureen Twist in the hit movie Brokeback Mountain where she starred alongside Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal.

Well Paid Actress:

In 2008, Anne was paid $5 Million for her role in Get Smart with Steve Carell.

In 2009, she was paid $5 Million once again for her role alongside Kate Hudson in Bride Wars.

Scandalous Romance:

In October 2008, Anne's boyfriend, Raffaello Follieri, was convicted for a scam involving misappropriating a $50 million investment from billionaire Ronald Burkle. He pled guilty and received a 4.5 year prison sentence.

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