Anne Hathaway credits her marriage to Adam Schulman This was a key inspiration for her performance in The Odyssey, in which she plays Penelope, a character who has waited 20 years for the return of her husband Odysseus. The actress spoke candidly at the premiere about how her personal relationships influence her work on the film.At the New York premiere on July 14, Hathaway reflected on how her nearly 14-year marriage to Schulman helped her embody the character’s deep love and commitment. “I’m one of the luckiest people on the planet. I met my soulmate and we decided to get married and start a family,” she told E! News at the event.
Anne Hathaway stars as Penelope opposite Matt Damon’s Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation of “The Odyssey.” Image source (Instagram)
The 43-year-old noted that her partner Matt DamonOdysseus, who plays Odysseus, has similarly ingrained views on marriage. “We all started playing these roles in this deep love relationship because we knew it was possible,” she added.
Adam Shulman’s role in Anne Hathaway’s personal and professional life
Hathaway spoke passionately about how Schulman, a producer and jewelry designer, has been a pillar of support for her throughout her career. The couple, who met at a film festival in 2008, tied the knot in 2012 and are currently expecting their third child. At the premiere event, Hathaway jokingly mentioned her pregnancy while discussing accessories for the night. “It’s unbeatable. It’s a cute microphone, but I like my accessories better,” she quipped to the media while cradling her belly.The actress, who is mom to sons Jonathan, 10, and Jack, 6, recently joked about the unexpected pregnancy on the July 13 episode of “Late Night With Seth Meyers.” “It was amazing. We knew what we were doing, but we were so shocked that it worked. We were so shocked that it turned out this way, so we called this our buzzer-beater,” she said with a laugh.
Anne Hathaway, who is expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman, reflects on how family life has shaped her personal history and latest role. Image source (Instagram)
How they met and Anne Hathaway’s moment of certainty
Hathaway and Schulman first met at a film festival in 2008. According to the Oscar winner, she immediately felt like Schulman was the one for her. In 2013, Hathaway reflected on that initial meeting in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK. “From the moment I met him, I knew he was the love of my life,” she told the outlet of the immediate connection she experienced.
Adam Shulman’s support during her prolific 2026
Hathaway was particularly grateful for Schulman’s support during an unprecedented year for her career. She has five films premiering in 2026, a massive workload that requires huge sacrifices on both sides. In an interview with People magazine in April, she praised his dedication. “He’s totally supportive of me. This year has been especially unusual. He and I both know that something like this may never happen again. The way he stepped up to the plate is, in every way, the most extraordinary person I’ve ever met,” she shared.She concluded by expressing her sincere gratitude for their partnership. “I’m so lucky that he’s the partner of my life. If I didn’t know that before last year, I think I really do know it now because he does everything right and he follows through. I hope this doesn’t sound like I’m bragging, but he is my dream partner,” Hathaway added.“The Odyssey” will be released on July 17.
