Anne Hathaway’s Heartbreaking Pregnancy Loss
|Anne Hathaway, a devoted mother of two, has fully embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood. However, her path to becoming a parent was fraught with obstacles and learning experiences. She opened up about it and the discoveries she made in the aftermath to offer solace to others navigating similar trials, reminding them that they are not alone.
Anne Hathaway attends the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Anne Hathaway is today recognized as an iconic Hollywood star, with several decades of experience under her belt and numerous acting credits to her name, including “The Intern,” “The Devil Wears Prada,” “One Day,” and “Get Smart,” among many others.
Anne Hathaway during The 63rd International Venice Film Festival – “The Devil Wears Prada” – Arrivals at Veneto Italy in Venice, Italy | Source: Getty Images
Besides a prolific career, that has seen her win an Oscar for her performance in “Les Misérables,” she is also a wife, married to Adam Shulman since 2012, and a mom of two. And yet, her journey to motherhood wasn’t always easy. Hathaway’s journey, marked by its fair share of sorrow and resilience, shed light on the often silent struggles many women face.
Anne Hathaway attends the National Board Of Review 2024 Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on January 11, 2024 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
In 2019, Hathaway took to Instagram to announce her second pregnancy with a poignant message that resonated deeply with women undergoing their own fertility battles.
She posted a black-and-white photo of her baby bump, accompanied by the words, “It’s not for a movie…. All kidding aside, for everyone going through infertility and conception hell, please know it was not a straight line to either of my pregnancies. Sending you extra love.”
Years later, during a sit-down with Vanity Fair, she let her vulnerability and openness about her miscarriage in 2015 truly define her spirit. She revealed that the pain of losing a pregnancy while performing in the one-woman off-Broadway show “Grounded,” where her role ironically required her to give birth onstage nightly, was a burden too heavy to bear in silence.
She shared her ordeal with friends visiting backstage, highlighting the importance of authenticity and the healing power of sharing one’s truth. Hathaway’s revelation about her miscarriage and the struggles that followed her path to motherhood sparked a...