Anne Hathaway Announces Third Child and Says Pregnancy Inspired Her Role in ‘The Odyssey’

Oscar‑winning actress Anne Hathaway, 43, confirmed on Late Night with Seth Meyers that she and husband Adam Shulman are expecting their third child. The couple described the pregnancy as a “buzzer‑beater,” noting they had deliberately tried for another baby but were still shocked it worked. Hathaway said the experience of motherhood deepened her portrayal of Penelope in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey, adding that her own love story with Shulman informed the character’s enduring devotion. She is mother to sons Jonathan, 10, and Jack, 6. The actress promoted the film throughout July, appearing on the red carpet in New York in a custom maternity gown and discussing the release scheduled for July 17. Her candid remarks also touched on past infertility challenges, emphasizing the surprise and joy of the new pregnancy.