Anne Hathaway In June 2026, she received a sweet surprise when she announced that she was expecting her third child. Known for her iconic roles in The Princess Diaries and The Devil Wears Prada, the 43-year-old Oscar-winning actress, whose recent credits include The Odyssey, The Devil Wears Prada and The Devil Wears Prada 2, has had an impressive career. The actress revealed the news of her pregnancy in a video posted on Instagram. She walked into the frame wearing a flowing white dress, smiling and cradling her belly. When it comes to her journey to motherhood, Hathaway has learned valuable parenting lessons over the years, including key tips she learned from watching Kate Middleton with her children.
Anne Hathaway reveals parenting lessons she learned from Kate Middleton
A few years before announcing her third pregnancy, Anne Hathaway learned a valuable parenting tip after watching Prince William and Kate Middleton interact with their children. Hathaway told The Sunday Times in 2019 that she learned parenting tips from the royal couple. “They stand at the child’s level and talk face to face with the child, making the child feel empowered,” she said at the time. “I think it’s really cool. I started doing that with Jonathan.
Kate Middleton is often seen crouching down to talk to her children at eye level, a communication technique that can help young children feel heard, respected and more confident during conversations. Image source (Instagram)
This technique, called “active listening,” requires parents to crouch down and make eye contact with their children to make them feel important and respected. According to her interviews, Hathaway has been implementing the method on her sons since first learning about it. This approach emphasizes emotional connection and validation so that children feel heard and valued in their interactions with their parents. It became the cornerstone of her parenting philosophy as she raised two sons and prepared to welcome her third child.
Anne Hathaway opens up about life with sons Jonathan and Jack
Anne Hathaway has two sons with husband Adam Shulman, whom she married in 2012. Hathaway and husband Adam Shulman have two sons, 10-year-old Jonathan and 6-year-old Jack. In April 2026, before announcing her third pregnancy, Hathaway said in an interview with People magazine that she felt “very lucky” as a mother of two sons. “I just feel very lucky. I know not everyone who wants to be a parent can be a parent. I’m shocked at how lucky I am. It worked out really well for me both times, which was really lucky,” she said at the time. “Being a mother is a beautiful, ongoing poem that I can live in.”
As she raises sons Jonathan and Jack with husband Adam Shulman, Hathaway said she feels lucky to be a mother. Image source (Instagram)
Anne Hathaway’s attitude towards her mother
Despite the pressure and constant scrutiny from Hollywood, Anne Hathaway remains open about her imperfect parenting. In an interview with The Sunday Times, she opened up about her journey as a mother. She explained that while she wasn’t perfect, she made a conscious effort to control her emotions around her children. “I’m not perfect, but if I get frustrated or distracted, I’m pretty good at making sure he’s safe and walking away, calming down, and then getting back to him. Every day I fall short, but I’m not going to beat myself up about it; I’m going to learn from it,” she said.
The actress said she focuses on being patient with her children and learning from difficult moments, rather than trying to be a perfect parent. Image source (Instagram)
Anne Hathaway balances third pregnancy with busy 2026 film shoot
All of this happened during one of the busiest years of Anne Hathaway’s career. Hathaway is having a solid 2026, with releases including “Mary Mary,” Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” As we speak, Anne is delighted with the success of The Odyssey, currently in theaters.
