Anne Jacqueline Hathaway was born on November 12, 1982, in Brooklyn, New York. She began her acting career in the late 1990s, gaining fame with her role in the television series “Get Real.” Hathaway’s breakthrough role came in 2001 with her performance in “The Princess Diaries,” which was followed by roles in films such as “The Devil Wears Prada,” “Brokeback Mountain,” and “Les Misérables.” Her performance in “Les Misérables” earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.