The 43-year-old actress opened up about a deeply personal struggle, revealing that she has been diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder. Anne Hathaway spoke candidly about her complicated relationship with her appearance and the pressure she often feels regarding her body image.
Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental health condition in which a person becomes excessively preoccupied with perceived flaws in their appearance — even ones that may be minor or not noticeable to others. Hathaway admitted that her feelings about how she looks can shift dramatically from day to day. “Sometimes you look in the mirror and think, ‘Not bad.’ And sometimes you look and think, ‘What the hell?’” she shared, describing the emotional ups and downs that come with the condition.
The actress also recalled a stressful moment while filming The Devil Wears Prada 2. During one scene, she broke a heel and fell while cameras were rolling and photographers were nearby. Hathaway said she was immediately aware of everything happening at once — the fall, the attention, and the concern from the crew. “I knew I was falling, I knew I was being photographed, and I also knew that many of the crew members’ hearts were in their throats, so I had to get up quickly to make sure I was okay,” she explained in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar.
Despite feeling shaken, Hathaway pushed through the moment, knowing that even the smallest misstep could quickly become headline news. She admitted that she wasn’t feeling her best but chose to carry on, mindful of the intense scrutiny that often surrounds her public appearances.
The actress is currently working on the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada, returning to one of her most iconic roles. Reports have also suggested that she advocated for changes on set, including concerns about extremely thin models, reflecting her growing awareness around body image issues.
Hathaway has long faced speculation about her appearance, including recent chatter after she appeared at the Oscars with what some described as a noticeably different look. Online discussions quickly sparked rumors of cosmetic procedures, though the actress has not addressed those claims directly. Her candid admission about body dysmorphic disorder adds new context to the ongoing conversation about beauty standards, public scrutiny, and the pressures faced by women in Hollywood.
