The Oscar-winning actress said she and husband Adam Shulman approached the possibility of having another child with realistic expectations before welcoming their third baby.
Anne Hathaway has opened up about her pregnancy at the age of 43, revealing that she and her husband, Adam Shulman, did not expect they would have another child.
The Devil Wears Prada actress said the couple decided to allow life to take its course while keeping their expectations realistic because pregnancy later in life is not always guaranteed.
“There’s always hope until there’s not, but when you get to a certain age, that hope looks like 1% to 2%,” Hathaway told Access Hollywood during the New York premiere of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey on July 14.
“So we just decided to see where life took us, with a very, very healthy, realistic expectation, which was very low,” she added.
Hathaway described the pregnancy as a blessing that she and Shulman do not take for granted, acknowledging that many people face difficulties when trying to have children.
The actress announced the pregnancy on June 19 through an Instagram video showing her baby bump while wearing a flowing white dress.
Anne Hathaway’s family life and third pregnancy
The upcoming arrival will be Hathaway’s third child with Shulman, whom she married in 2012.
The couple already share two sons, Jonathan, 10, and Jack, 6.
Hathaway previously referred to the pregnancy as a “buzzer-beater” during an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, describing it as an unexpected but welcome moment.
The actress has also spoken about how motherhood has influenced her personal life and career choices.
In previous interviews, Hathaway said being a mother has shaped her approach to fashion and daily routines, explaining that raising boys requires flexibility and practicality.
“I’m a tomboy! I love that being a boy mom has really informed my fashion,” she said.
She added that motherhood often means being prepared for unexpected moments, even while managing professional commitments.
Hathaway’s pregnancy comes during an important period in her career as she prepares for the release of The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan.
The actress has continued balancing major film projects with family responsibilities, and people close to her have described her as focused on maintaining gratitude for both her career and personal life.
Her announcement also attracted attention because pregnancies in the 40s are often discussed publicly due to the different experiences women may have during that stage of life.
Hathaway has chosen to focus on the personal significance of the moment, describing the pregnancy as something she and her family deeply appreciate.
As she prepares to become a mother of three, the actress continues to highlight the importance of family while remaining active in Hollywood.
