Anne Hathaway (via her Instagram)

The actress was told during the early years of her career that she would not be able to make it past 35 in Hollywood, a feat commonly witnessed in the film industry. While recounting the incident, Hathaway expressed how fortunate she is to be an actor and how the times have changed for many women in the film industry.

Anne Hathaway Was Once Told Her Career Would Not Last When She Became Old

Anne Hathaway in Princess Diaries

Anne Hathaway is 41 now, but the actress looks as beautiful as ever. A wonderful actress and an even more amazing person, she got her breakthrough with her Princess Diaries role. Ever since the actress has only risen to prominence, by showcasing her talents in many of her diverse roles.

Now counted among Hollywood A-listers, the actress was once told she would not be able to have a career past the age of 35. During an interview with Porter Magazine (via Variety), she stated,

“When I started out as a child, I was warned that my career would fall off a cliff at the age of 35, which is something I know a lot of women face.”

However, the actress is happy to have proven the ‘prediction’ wrong and expressed that she is glad not to be the only female actor to have a career beyond the age of 35.

“The thing that has evolved during [that time] is that more women are having careers deeper into their lives, which I think is fantastic.”

Times have changed in the film industry, where old so-called conventional norms are no longer valid, and actors like Anne Hathaway are the catalyst for this remarkable change.

Anne Hathaway Feels Honored To Be An Actor

Hathaway is glad to be an actor (via Wikimedia Commons)

Actors have the power to change people, if not the world. Their roles and movies have a far greater impact than we can even imagine. And so the Dark Knight Rises star, Anne Hathaway feels tremendously honored to have played a part in many of her fans’ lives.

“It is such a sweet feeling to know that you’re kind of woven into someone’s life. I can’t describe the honor of knowing that I’m involved in the moments where people need comfort. It makes me really excited that my journey as a performer has connected with people. I love [when] projects have a life beyond their initial release.”

She stated while conversing with Porter Magazine. As the actress reflects on the impact her roles have had on people’s lives, she remains as humble as ever.

Princess Diaries can be rented on YouTube.