Reflecting on Growth: Anne Hathaway’s Journey to Grace
In a candid discussion on New York Magazine’s “The Interview” podcast, Anne Hathaway, now 41, delves into her past struggles with chronic stress during her younger acting days, acknowledging how she often took life for granted.
Recalling her former mindset, she shares, “As a formerly chronically stressed young woman, I just remember thinking one day, ‘You are taking this for granted. You are taking your life for granted.’ ‘You have no idea. Something could fall through the sky, and that would be lights out.’ So when I find the old instincts rising, I just tell myself, ‘You are not going to die stressed.'”
Hathaway admits she didn’t have a clear answer for why she was so stressed back then, attributing it partly to not knowing how to properly manage her breathing. She describes it as “literally everything,” indicating that she was deeply caught up in her own thoughts.
Furthermore, she opens up about feeling uncomfortable in her own body, describing it as a somatic experience that was difficult to articulate. Despite facing these challenges, Hathaway persevered through uncomfortable situations at the beginning of her career.
Recently, she revealed to V Magazine a distressing incident where she was asked to kiss ten men for a chemistry test, reflecting on how times have changed since then. While she wasn’t enthusiastic about the task, she complied to avoid being labeled as “difficult,” highlighting the shift in awareness and standards in the industry.
Hathaway’s journey serves as a testament to growth and resilience, showcasing how she navigated through stress and discomfort to emerge stronger and more empowered.
