Anne Hathaway [1] has been in the spotlight for more than a decade, first winning over fans with The Princess Diaries and most recently hitting the big screen again with Interstellar [2]. Along with all her acting accolades, she's also known for her style and smarts. Still, over the past couple years, Anne has experienced some backlash, and through it all, she's shown grace, standing out in more than a few moments as a thoughtful, talented, and relatable star. In the November issue of Harper's Bazaar [3], for instance, Anne opened up about the adversity she faced throughout the 2013 award season, saying, "Even now I can feel the shame." On the flip side of the negativity, though, Anne has plenty of fans who love her for her hilarious roles, her positivity, and the way she's used her public platform for causes that mean something to her. To celebrate the actress's 32nd birthday on Nov. 12, take a look at 12 awesome Anne Hathaway moments, both onscreen and off.
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When She Cracked Fans Up in The Devil Wears Prada
It's impossible to talk about amazing Anne Hathaway [5] moments without mentioning The Devil Wears Prada. Who could forget all of Anne's hilarious one-liners as Andy Sachs?
When She Spoke Up For Her Brother's Rights
Anne is one of several stars who support marriage equality [6], and when her gay older brother was mentioned in a 2011 interview [7], she said, "The other thing I want to say about Jersey is they need to get on the New York bandwagon and legalize gay marriage. But I think everybody should do that." (Note that in 2013, New Jersey legalized same-sex marriage.)
When She Professed Her Love For JWoww
Anne joked about being a fan of reality TV in 2011. She talked about watching Jersey Shore [8], saying, "I think JWoww is amazing. I love JWoww. She's intense. See, JWoww to me is proper Jersey because she will scrap for a friend."
When She Hilariously Compared Herself to Marcel the Shell
Anne also adores Jenny Slate's Marcel the Shell [9] character. Anne quoted Marcel the Shell [10] in a 2011 interview and said, "I guess my perspective on myself is that I aspire to be like Marcel." Ha!
When She Literally Embraced a Superfan
Anne met with one of her biggest fans [11] for POPSUGAR's I'm a Huge Fan in 2011, sweetly hugging her before sitting down for a candid interview.
When She Used Her Fame For a Good Cause
After Anne and Adam Shulman tied the knot in 2012, the couple donated a portion of the sales from their wedding pictures [12] to charities, including the American Cancer Society, St. Jude Children's Research, and nonprofits that advocate marriage equality.
When She Hosted Saturday Night Live
When Anne hosted Saturday Night Live [13] in 2012, she totally held her own alongside Kristen Wiig, one upping Kristen's character Penelope — the ultimate one upper.
When She Spoke Out For Important Issues
Anne told Glamour [14] in 2013 that she tries to use her fame for good, saying she understands that she has a public platform and she uses it to promote causes like One Billion Rising [15], a campaign to end violence against women.
When She Joined the Photobomb Craze
At the 2014 Academy Awards, Anne showed her silly side as she jumped behind Jessica Biel [16] for the perfect photobomb.
When She Gave "Gin and Juice" a Broadway Spin
In April, Anne belted out Broadway versions of rap songs [17] on The Tonight Show, cracking up the crowd with her take on Snoop Dogg's "Gin and Juice," 50 Cent's "In Da Club," and Kendrick Lamar's "B*tch, Don't Kill My Vibe."
When She Thoughtfully Acknowledged the Backlash
In the November 2014 issue of Harper's Bazaar, Anne addressed the backlash [18] she's experienced on the Internet and in the media, giving the whole thing a positive spin. She said, "People treated me a certain way, but I've grown from it. The whole thing has made me a way more compassionate and loving person."
When She Opened Up About Self Love
Ellen DeGeneres [19] Show in early November, sharing her own experiences and saying, "If you don't love yourself when someone else says horrible things to you, part of you is going to believe them." She went on to say some powerful things about learning to love yourself, adding that she's now in a great place.