Anne Hathaway gave a surprise in June 2026 when she announced that she was expecting her third child. The 43-year-old Oscar-winning actress, best known for her roles in “The Princess Diaries” and “The Devil Wears Prada”, has been impressing with recent works such as “The Odyssey”, “Mother Mary” and “The Devil Wears Prada 2”. The actress revealed that she is pregnant on Instagram with a video. She entered the frame wearing a sparkling white dress, hugging her son and smiling. As for her maternity journey, over the years, Hathaway has taken important lessons in parenting, including the most important technique she learned from watching Kate Middleton and her children.
Anne Hathaway reveals the parenting lesson she learned from Kate Middleton
Years before her third pregnancy announcement, Anne Hathaway took the necessary step of parenting after seeing Prince William and Kate Middleton have children of their own. Hathaway told the Sunday Times in 2019 that she learned parenting tips from the royal family. “They get down to the child’s level and talk to them face to face so that their child feels empowered,” he said at the time. “I thought that was great. I started doing this with Jonathan.”
Kate Middleton is often seen kneeling down to talk to children at eye level, a form of communication that helps young children feel heard, respected and confident in conversation. Photo credit (Instagram)
This technique, known as ‘active listening’, involves parents bending down to look at their children to make them feel valued and respected. According to her interview, Hathaway has been using this method with her sons since she learned about it. This approach emphasizes emotional connection and reassurance, allowing children to feel heard and appreciated during interactions with their parents. It has become the cornerstone of her parenting philosophy as she raises her two sons and prepares to welcome her third child.
Anne Hathaway is starting life with sons Jonathan and Jack
Anne Hathaway shares two sons with her husband Adam Shulman, whom she married in 2012. Hathaway and her husband Adam Shulman share two sons, Jonathan, 10, and Jack, 6. Speaking to People magazine in April 2026 before the announcement of her third pregnancy, Hathaway said that she felt “lucky” as the mother of her two boys. “I just feel that I am very lucky. I know that not everyone wants to be a parent.” It worked out for me twice, and I’m very lucky,” he said at the time. “Being a mother is this beautiful poem that I live with.”
Hathaway has spoken about the privilege of being a mother while raising sons Jonathan and Jack with husband Adam Shulman. Photo credit (Instagram)
Anne Hathaway’s path to motherhood
Despite the pressures of Hollywood and constant scrutiny, Anne Hathaway has been open about her imperfect parenting style. In her Sunday Times interview, she spoke candidly about her journey as a mother. She explained that although she is not perfect, she tries to control her emotions when she is with her children. “I’m not perfect, but if I’m upset or distracted, I can make sure he’s safe and walk away, calm down and get back to him. I fail every day, but I will not hurt myself with it; I will learn something,” he said.
The actress said she focuses more on being patient with her children and learning from adversity instead of trying to be a good parent. Photo credit (Instagram)
Anne Hathaway is planning a third pregnancy and a busy 2026 film
All of this comes in a very busy year for Anne Hathaway. Hathaway has had a busy 2026, with releases including ‘Mother Mary’, Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’. As we speak, Anne is riding high on the success of ‘The Odyssey,’ which is currently in theaters.