Anne Hathaway’s August 9 appearance at the The End of Oak Street
premiere sparked online debates over whether her baby bump was real, as fans scrutinized her pastel blue crop top and cascading train outfit.
Premiere Appearance and Online Backlash
Hathaway’s red carpet look at the The End of Oak Street
premiere drew immediate attention, with some fans questioning the authenticity of her pregnancy. A commenter on X wrote, Is this what a fake bump looks like? Why does her tummy look so odd?
Another claimed, Fake belly bump. Not even the same shade as her arms!
A third poster, posing as a pregnancy belly expert,
wrote, As someone who has ever seen a proper baby bump. This one looks like those fake ones they wear in movies.
Press Tour and Pregnancy Announcement
On August 10, Hathaway appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with guest host Anthony Anderson, who jokingly guessed the baby’s sex. I consider myself to be a baby whisperer,
Anderson said, before asking, Now, this is my first time seeing you pregnant and whatnot. It looks like it’s a boy. Am I correct, or you’re waiting?
Hathaway responded with a coy, We know [but] we’re not saying,
prompting cheers from the audience.
The actress had previously announced her pregnancy in late June via an Instagram post featuring a draped white top and matching maxi skirt. She captioned the photo with the Barbara Lewis song Baby, I’m Yours,
subtly hinting at the news. During a July 29 appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, she described the pregnancy as a “buzzer beater,” adding, We were so shocked it went this way.
Outfit Details and Public Reaction
Despite the scrutiny, Hathaway’s husband, Adam Shulman, remained a consistent presence in her life. The couple, who married in 2012, already has two sons, Jonathan, 10, and Jack, 6. Hathaway praised Shulman’s support during her pregnancy, telling People in April, I’m so lucky that he’s my partner that I spend my life with.
Social Media and Celebrity Responses
Hathaway has not yet announced her due date, but fans are eager for updates.
