Anne Hathaway he took his love Adam Shulman as a key inspiration for her performance in ‘The Odyssey,’ where she portrays Penelope, a character who waits 20 years for her husband Odysseus to return. The actress spoke candidly about how her close relationship informed her work on the film during the premiere.At the premiere in New York City on July 14, Hathaway revealed how her nearly 14-year marriage to Shulman helped her show her deep love and commitment. “I’m one of the luckiest people in the world. I met my best friend, and we decided to get married and have a family,” she told E! Talk on the occasion.
Adam Shulman’s role in Anne Hathaway’s personal and professional life
Hathaway spoke candidly about how Shulman, a designer and jewelry maker, has been her anchor throughout her career. The couple, who married in 2012 after meeting at a film festival in 2008, are currently expecting their third child together. At the first meeting, Hathaway only talked about her pregnancy while discussing her evening outfit. “I can’t be beat. It’s a beautiful speaker, but I love my accessory,” he muttered on his way out, picking up his bumper.The actress is mother to sons Jonathan, 10, and Jack, 6, and recently teased the surprise pregnancy during “Late Night With Seth Meyers” on July 13. “It’s amazing. We knew what we were doing, but we were so surprised that it worked. We were so surprised that it went this way, so we’re calling him our buzzer-beater,” he said with a laugh.
Anne Hathaway, who is expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman, reflected on how her family life has changed her journey and her latest role. Photo credit (Instagram)
How they met and the temporary certainty of Anne Hathaway
Hathaway and Shulman first met at a film festival in 2008. According to the Oscar winner, she immediately felt that Shulman was the one for her. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK in 2013, Hathaway reflected on that first meeting. “I knew from the moment I met him that he was the love of my life,” she told the site explaining the connection they had.
Support for Adam Shulman throughout his 2026
Hathaway greatly appreciates Shulman’s support during an unprecedented year in her history. They showed five movies in 2026, a special task that required a lot of commitment from both of them. Speaking to PEOPLE in April, he praised her dedication. “He supports me completely. This year in particular was unusual. He and I both know that it will probably never happen again. And the way he has progressed, in every way, he is the most amazing person I have met,” he shared.He concluded with a heartfelt thank you for their partnership. “I’m very lucky that he’s my friend who I spend my life with. If I didn’t know that before this last year, I think I know better now because it’s all he has, he’s on it. He keeps it down. I hope it doesn’t sound like I’m bragging, but he’s my dream partner,” Hathaway added.‘The Odyssey’ hits theaters on July 17.