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16 Career Defining Hair Moments For Anne Hathaway

Explore the fashionable side of Anne Hathaway. From her breakout role in The Devil Wears Prada to her stunning red carpet appearances, she's a true style icon.
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16 Career-Defining Hair Moments For Anne Hathaway
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By Ayeshah Plummer · Published May 31, 2024

Anne Hathaway is one of Hollywood’s leading actresses, and her movies are grossing worldwide. She cemented herself as an icon starting in Disney’s “Princess Diaries” and then getting her recognition as a fashion queen in her breaking role, “The Devil Wears Prada.” The Oscar-winning actress, Met Gala attendee, and editorial superstar is an expert at shutting down the red carpet. Her fashion moments make headlines, and she stuns the magazine covers with her rich hairstyles.

Tap into our top hair and beauty moments from this megastar.

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16 Career-Defining Hair Moments For Anne Hathaway
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 25: Anne Hathaway attends the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 25, 2024 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Robert Smith/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
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Andy Sachs, is that you? Hathaway returns to her Devil Wears Prada era wearing her sleek, fringe bangs at the 2024 Spirit Awards. The award-winning actress kept her signature look during her new movie, “The Idea Of You.”

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The actress gives “good girl energy” styling and profiling in a swift high ponytail at a Colbert Show appearance. Her minimalistic hairstyle compliments her maximalist Christopher John Rodgers two-piece outfit.

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16 Career-Defining Hair Moments For Anne Hathaway
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Anne Hathaway attends The 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/MG23/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)
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The starlet posed in a custom Versace gown, rocking a voluminous half-up and half-down do. The soft, messy waves complemented the distressed ensemble. The Met Gala queen’s 60s-esque do looked posh and polished.

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16 Career-Defining Hair Moments For Anne Hathaway
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 25: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Anne Hathaway attends the Valentino Haute Couture Spring Summer 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 25, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/WireImage)
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Get it, Ms.Glow girl! Hathaway’s medium-length waves looked hot at the Valentino Haute Couture Paris Fashion Show. The fashionista’s crystalized gown shut the red carpet down, and her relaxed hairstyle mimicked Old Hollywood glamour.

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16 Career-Defining Hair Moments For Anne Hathaway
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The star glows with her golden-blonde, long-layered bob. At a Ralph Lauren event, she paired her messy beachy curls with a two-piece suit. Take a glimpse as her hair flows while her tailored outfit charms the camera.

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16 Career-Defining Hair Moments For Anne Hathaway
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The actress takes a selfie with her short layered blunt cut. This hairstyle frames Hathaway’s chiseled face structure while giving her a youthful look! Her healthy chocolate brown strands look effortless but yet so striking.

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16 Career-Defining Hair Moments For Anne Hathaway
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 30: Anne Hathaway seen on location for ‘Modern Love’ in Manhattan on November 30, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images)
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Jessica Rabbit, who? The “Ocean’s 8” star’s romantic red hairdo captivates true romcom fans. The IT girl gleams in her auburn chic hairstyle. The movie star was captured during her role on “Modern Love.” Ms. Hathaway loves a good switch-up!

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16 Career-Defining Hair Moments For Anne Hathaway
HOLLYWOOD, CA – MAY 23: Actress Anne Hathaway arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere “Alice Through The Looking Glass” at the El Capitan Theatre on May 23, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
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Princess Diaries or Princess Balayage? The actress stepped out in a long, warm, brown blunt bob while her subtle blonde hair peeked throughout her hair. The colored do was styled in a side part with soft waves for her Los Angeles premiere for “Alice Through The Looking Glass.” The star-studded event did not stop Hathaway from shining in her new boss girl do.

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16 Career-Defining Hair Moments For Anne Hathaway
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JANUARY 06: Anne Hathaway attends the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 6, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images)
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This hairstyle gave three words—classic, simple, and chic. The beauty smiles in her sleek, pressed look at the 76th Annual Golden Globes. The star’s style gives buss down, middle part realness. Hathaway is a chameleon when it comes to a Hollywood event.

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16 Career-Defining Hair Moments For Anne Hathaway
NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 08: Anne Hathaway attends the Broadway Opening Night performance of “Sea Wall / A Life” at the Hudson Theatre on August 08, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Walter McBride/WireImage,)
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She’s a Mutha! Magenta suits Hathaway as she poses in a split bang, long-layered haircut. The then-mommy-to-be glowed during her appearance at the Broadway opening night performance of “Sea Wall / A Life.” Her natural brown color was complimented by caramel lowlights.

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16 Career-Defining Hair Moments For Anne Hathaway
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 27: Actress Anne Hathaway arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Sunset Tower on February 27, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
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During the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, the movie megastar shined in her tousled, light brown highlights. The actress looked like a rockstar with her flowy and frilled hair.

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16 Career-Defining Hair Moments For Anne Hathaway
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 20: Actress Anne Hathaway attends the premiere of the Film Arcade & Cinedigm’s “Song One” hosted by the Cinema Society & Tod’s at Landmark’s Sunshine Cinema on January 20, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
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Ms. Bobiana! The star looks striking in her 90s-angled bob at the premiere of the Film Arcade & Cinedigm’s “Song One.” The dark, dimensional haircut contrasted with her white oversized ensemble, adding mystery and simplicity to the overall look.

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16 Career-Defining Hair Moments For Anne Hathaway
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 06: Anne Hathaway attends the Costume Institute Gala for the “PUNK: Chaos to Couture” exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 6, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Karwai Tang/FilmMagic)
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Hi Barbie! Hathaway struts on the red carpet for the Costume Institute Gala for the “PUNK: Chaos to Couture at the Met. The starlet shined with a bleach-blonde pin-up do.

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16 Career-Defining Hair Moments For Anne Hathaway
MIAMI BEACH, FL – MARCH 21: Anne Hathaway attends the ‘Rio 2’ Premiere at Fontainebleau Miami Beach on March 21, 2014 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images)
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The Les Misérables star made a colorful appearance rocking her side-swept pixie cut at the ‘Rio 2’ Premiere in Miami Beach. Hathaway’s simple cut overstepped her lively gown.

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16 Career-Defining Hair Moments For Anne Hathaway
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 04: Actress Anne Hathaway arrives for the Premiere Of Neon’s “Colossal” held at the Vista Theatre on April 4, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
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Since her Mia Thermopolis days, the esteemed actress stepped out in her natural curls at Neon’s “Colossal” premiere. Hathaway’s luscious and bouncy hair was accompanied by some caramel lowlights.

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16 Career-Defining Hair Moments For Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway during The All-Star Stephen Sondheim 75th Birthday Celebration Children and Art at Four Seasons Restaurant in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Lawrence Lucier/FilmMagic)
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An icon is born! Hathaway’s tightly curled hair from the early aughts screams a redefined Y2K hair moment. This girl-next-door style is a prom hair meet date night look.

The movie star’s early celebrity sightings can be recycled and reimagined throughout numerous editorial campaigns. Throughout the years, Hathaway’s hair has matched her star quality and talent.

Does Anne Hathaway’s hairstyle make you wanna run to the salon? Check out these 15 Trendy Haircuts for Fine Hair to inspire your next look!