28 of the most daring looks Anne Hathaway has ever worn

Gabbi ShawNov 12, 2021, 21:37 IST

Anne Hathaway arrives at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards in 2011.Evan Agostini/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Anne Hathaway turns 39 on November 12.
Since the '90s, Hathaway has shown us her bold personal style.

At one of her first red carpet appearances, the 1999 Billboard Music Awards, Anne Hathaway wore a patterned white silk skirt with an exaggerated fringe hem.

Anne Hathaway in December 1999. Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

A few years later, in June 2002 at the MTV Movie Awards, she let the back of this slinky black dress speak for itself.

Anne Hathaway attends the 2002 MTV Movie Awards in June 2002. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

Hathaway stunned in this magenta gown with a thigh-high slit at the 2003 Golden Globes.

Anne Hathaway at the Golden Globe Awards on January 19, 2003. Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage/Getty Images

As was trendy in the early 2000s, Hathaway rocked the dress-over-jeans look for the premiere of "Ella Enchanted" in March 2004.

Anne Hathaway attends the "Ella Enchanted" premiere on March 28, 2004. Evan Agostini/Getty Images

There's much to say about Hathaway's 2005 Tony Awards look.

Anne Hathaway attends the 59th Tony Awards on June 5, 2005. Peter Kramer/Getty Images

In October 2006, Hathaway opted for a simpler look: a black gown with a large cutout on the back.

Anne Hathaway on October 26, 2006. Evan Agostini/Getty Images

One month later in November, Hathaway wore a white dress with a sheer panel up the side of her leg.

Anne Hathaway in November 2006. Sylvain Gaboury/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Hathaway's 2007 Oscars dress featured an oversized velvet bow in front.

Anne Hathaway at the Academy Awards in February 2007. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

For the premiere of "Rachel Getting Married" at the Venice Film Festival in September 2008, the star wore this high-low mint gown with multicolored flowers.

Anne Hathaway attends the "Rachel Getting Married" premiere during the 65th Venice Film Festival on September 3, 2008. Daniele Venturelli/WireImage/Getty Images

At a January 2009 red carpet, Hathaway chose a tiered beige gown with black feathers and, of course, fringe.

Anne Hathaway attends the 2008 National Board of Review Gala on January 14, 2009. Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images

For the 2011 Golden Globes, the "Bride Wars" actress opted for a sequined backless gown with shoulder pads.

Anne Hathaway arrives at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 16, 2011. Evan Agostini/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

At a "Dark Knight Rises" premiere in July 2012, Hathaway wore this white peplum gown with a deep V neckline.

Anne Hathaway attends "The Dark Knight Rises" premiere on July 16, 2012. Stephen Lovekin/FilmMagic/Getty Images

At the world premiere of "Les Misérables" in December 2012, Hathaway stunned in this backless cold shoulder gown.

Anne Hathaway attends the "Les Misérables" premiere on December 5, 2012. Stuart Wilson/Getty Images

This "Les Mis" premiere look is all about the shoes.

Anne Hathaway attends the "Les Miserables" premiere on December 10, 2012. Larry Busacca/Getty Images

Hathaway wore this tea-length sequined gown fit for a princess at the SAG Awards in January 2013.

Anne Hathaway attends the Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 27, 2013. Jason Kempin/Getty Images

Much has been said about the front of Hathaway's 2013 Oscars dress, but we can't get enough of the back.

Anne Hathaway arrives at the Oscars on February 24, 2013. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

At the 2013 Met Gala, Hathaway bleached her hair and rocked this black gown with strategically placed sheer panels.

Anne Hathaway attends the Costume Institute Gala on May 6, 2013. Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images

She donned a seemingly mismatched dress for an "Interstellar" premiere in November 2014.

Anne Hathaway attends the "Interstellar" premiere on November 3, 2014. Taylor Hill/FilmMagic/Getty Images

One year later, in September 2015, she wore this black one-shoulder asymmetrical gown for the premiere of "The Intern."

Anne Hathaway attends "The Intern" premiere on September 21, 2015. Neilson Barnard/FilmMagic/Getty Images

For another "Intern" screening that month, Hathaway rocked a patterned skirt with sheer paneling.

Anne Hathaway attends a screening of "The Intern" on September 22, 2015. Jim Spellman/WireImage/Getty Images

At Vanity Fair's Oscar party in February 2016, Hathaway looked beautiful in this black gown with a golden patterned overlay.

Anne Hathaway attends the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 28, 2016. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Hathaway opted for this bold, white, knee-length dress at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.

Anne Hathaway attends the "Colossal" premiere during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2016. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Hathaway slayed in this backless black gown that features a voluminous skirt and giant fan detail for the premiere of "Colossal" in March 2017.

Anne Hathaway attends the "Colossal" premiere on March 28, 2017. Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic/Getty Images

She chose another backless look for her 2018 Met Gala appearance that May.

Anne Hathaway attends the "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination" Costume Institute Gala on May 7, 2018. Kevin Mazur/MG18/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

Hathaway chose a similarly full-skirted gown for the "Ocean's 8" premiere in June 2018.

Anne Hathaway attends the "Ocean's 8" premiere on June 5, 2018 Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

At the 2019 Golden Globes in January, she walked the red carpet in this leopard-print gown with a daring slit.

Adam Shulman and Anne Hathaway arrive at the 76th Golden Globe Awards on January 6, 2019. Kevork Djansezian/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

During her second pregnancy in August 2019, Hathaway wore a hot pink dress with rib cutouts.

Anne Hathaway attends the opening of "Sea Wall / A Life" on August 8, 2019. Gary Gershoff/Getty Images

Hathaway wore this jaw-dropping gold dress with a plunging neckline for the 2020 Critics' Choice Awards.

Anne Hathaway attends the 25th Critics' Choice Awards on January 12, 2020. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

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