Anne Hathaway has opened up about her third pregnancy, revealing she had virtually no expectations of conceiving at 43. During an interview on the red carpet at the New York premiere of ‘The Odyssey’, the acclaimed actress reflected on the journey leading up to her pregnancy announcement last month.According to Access Hollywood, Hathaway expressed gratitude mixed with heartfelt realism about her situation. “There’s always hope until there’s not, but when you get to a certain age, that hope looks like 1 to 2 percent. So we just decided to see where life took us, with a very, very healthy, realistic expectation, which was very low,” he said.
Anne Hathaway’s Journey to Motherhood
The actress and her husband Adam Shulmanwho married in 2012, are already parents to sons Jonathan, 10, and Jack, 6. His road to parenthood has not been without its challenges. The couple had struggled with infertility and suffered a miscarriage in 2015 before their first child was born.Reflecting on her current pregnancy, Hathaway emphasized the deep gratitude she and Shulman feel. “We’re very happy because we just know from personal experience that not everyone makes it. And certainly not when you want it, sometimes never,” he stated, acknowledging how his past struggles have informed his outlook.
Anne Hathaway and husband Adam Shulman shared their excitement over expecting their third child, describing the pregnancy as an unexpected blessing after years of fertility challenges. Image Credit (Instagram)
The Pregnancy of ‘Buzzer-Beater’
During an appearance on a late-night talk show, Hathaway described the pregnancy in athletic terms that reflected both her and Shulman’s shared passion. “We’re calling this our buzzer beater,” he told host Seth Meyers, referring to a term commonly associated with last-second wins in basketball.
The actress said that becoming a mother remains one of the greatest joys in her life as she looks forward to welcoming her new family member. Image Credit (Instagram)
When pressed about how the pregnancy came about, Hathaway expressed genuine surprise at the outcome. “It’s amazing. I mean, we knew what we were doing, but… we were so shocked that it worked!” he said, conveying the unexpected nature of his conception.
The announcement and congratulations from the celebrities
Hathaway first shared her pregnancy news via a video in which she smiles as she walks in front of the camera and hugs her belly, with a 1961 song playing in the background. The sweet announcement generated immediate well wishes from fellow cheerleaders.Legendary entertainer Barbra Streisand congratulated her, sharing a photo of her with Hathaway from 2016 when the actress was pregnant with her first child. “To Anne and Adam, congrats on your pregnancy! Mazel tov, Barbra xo,” Streisand captioned the throwback image from when the two were filming together.
Anne Hathaway on motherhood
Earlier this year, Hathaway spoke to People magazine about her experience as a mother when she appeared on its cover. “I couldn’t imagine pinpointing what I love most about being a mom,” she reflected. “Being a mother is just this beautiful poem in progress that I can live in.”Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film ‘The Odyssey’ featuring an ensemble cast including Matt Damon, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Tom Holland and more is currently in theaters.