Anne Hathaway tears up after Whoopi Goldberg praises her on The View
Anne Hathaway got visibly emotional on ABC’s The View after Whoopi Goldberg praised her career during a stop to promote The Odyssey.
By Bianca Rossi · Entertainment Editor
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Anne Hathaway had a very public case of getting her flowers on Monday, and Whoopi Goldberg was the one handing over the bouquet.
During Hathaway’s appearance on ABC’s The View, Goldberg praised the actor while discussing her long screen career, according to video from the broadcast. The moment quickly turned emotional, with Hathaway covering her face with her hands and tearing up as Goldberg spoke.
Hathaway was on the daytime talk show to promote The Odyssey. The film also features Matt Damon and is directed by Christopher Nolan, both of whom Goldberg also praised during the segment, according to the broadcast.
Goldberg’s warmest comments, though, appeared to land hardest with Hathaway. In the clip, Goldberg spoke about watching Hathaway develop over the years into an acclaimed actress, and Hathaway visibly struggled to take in the praise.
Hathaway then brought up her pregnancy while reacting to the moment. She told Goldberg, “I would be crying if I wasn’t pregnant right now.”
The exchange was brief, but it stood out because Hathaway did not brush off the compliment with a quick laugh or a polished press-tour answer. The video showed her pausing, hiding her face and letting the emotion show as Goldberg continued acknowledging her career.
The appearance came as Hathaway continues promoting The Odyssey, one of her latest high-profile projects. The segment also put her alongside a heavy-hitting roster connected to the film, with Damon and Nolan both part of the conversation on The View.
Goldberg’s praise focused on Hathaway’s body of work and the arc of her career, according to the broadcast. Hathaway, who has been a fixture in film for decades, appeared moved by hearing that appreciation directly from Goldberg on live daytime television.
No further details about the film’s plot or the rest of Hathaway’s interview were included in the clip. The standout moment was the reaction: Goldberg praised, Hathaway teared up, and the studio chat briefly turned into a very earnest Hollywood lovefest.
This story draws on original reporting from TMZ.