All sorts of moments take place on The View that get viewers talking, especially when guests visit the show’s famous set. Recently, actress Anne Hathaway found herself tearing up during an emotional moment on the show. This also comes out as the star recently made headlines with a similar tear-filled moment.
Anne Hathaway Joined A Co-Star & A Director To Promote One Of Her Latest Projects On The View
Hathaway is known for a number of roles throughout her career, starring in films including The Princess Diaries, Ella Enchanted, and The Devil Wears Prada. Recently, she appeared in Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey. For the film, Hathaway took on the role of Penelope, who is famously known as the mythic queen of Ithaca, the wife of Odysseus, and the mother of Telemachus.
Recently, Hathaway made an appearance on The View to discuss the film. She appeared alongside Nolan and Matt Damon, who plays her onscreen husband, Odysseus.

During the appearance, Whoopi Goldberg praised the actress’ work in a way that clearly touched her heart. She shared, “Anne Hathaway, it’s been wonderful watching you.” Making note of how Hathaway made an impression on audiences starting as a teen actress, she shared, “It’s been wonderful watching you grow up. And you have just blossomed, turned into this fabulous actress.”
Hathaway began to clasp her hands over her face, exclaiming, “No, don’t!” Goldberg repeated, “Girl! Yes! Yes! You need to know. You need to know.” Hathaway lowered her head toward the table and cried.
This Wasn’t The Only Emotional Moment Hathaway Has Had While Promoting The Odyssey
Recently, news has come out that Hathaway is pregnant with her third child with her husband, Adam Shulman. However, she jokingly assured viewers, “I’d be crying [even] if I wasn’t pregnant right now!” Of course, she also wanted to share some kind words with Goldberg in turn. With tears in her eyes, she shared, “I don’t even know what to say, you know how I feel about you.”
This wasn’t the only emotional episode that Hathaway has had while promoting the movie. As previously reported, she had teared up during an appearance on Today. At the time, Craig Melvin surprised her with a custom gift for her new baby: a Trojan-style baby costume.
On social media, fans praised the recent moment on The View. For many, it was especially important to see the two stars support each other. Others praised Hathaway’s performance in the film. Some comments included:
- “When a queen helps another queen adjust her crown!”
- “@whoopigoldberg always says the right things at the right times. Thank you for giving @annehathaway her well-deserved recognition.”
- “Some of Hathaway’s scenes in The Odyssey should be used in acting schools. Incredible performance.”
- “The way Anne gushed at Whoopi, this is when you are being honored by a legend!”
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