Anne Hathaway, the Oscar-winning actress, has kept her family life away from the media spotlight despite her long tenure in Hollywood. She spoke about the importance of family in an interview with Porter in 2023, emphasizing that her family, including her sons Jack and Jonathan, and her husband, Adam Shulman, is her priority. Additionally, her two brothers, Michael and Thomas Hathaway, play significant roles in her close-knit circle.

Born on November 12, 1982, Anne Hathaway is the second child of Kate McCauley Hathaway and Gerald Hathaway. Her older brother, Michael, was born before her, while Thomas, her younger brother, followed after her birth. The Hathaway family initially settled in New York City but later moved to New Jersey when Anne was six years old.

Growing up in New Jersey, Anne expressed gratitude for her upbringing despite initially wishing to be in New York City. She credited her parents for encouraging creativity in their household. Her mother, an actress and singer, unknowingly played the role of Fantine in a touring production of Les Misérables, which later inspired Anne’s own award-winning performance in the role. Both Michael and Thomas were encouraged to pursue their passions, with their father coaching their soccer teams despite his daily commute.

In a family where acceptance was paramount, Anne revealed that their whole family converted to Episcopalianism after Michael came out as gay. She highlighted their unwavering support for him and their rejection of organizations with limited views on the LGBTQ community.

Thomas Hathaway pursued a career in licensing after graduating from Sarah Lawrence College. He worked in various roles, including as a sales representative for a beverage wholesaler and later at EasySong, a music licensing company in Minnesota. Thomas enjoys playing the bass, swimming, and shares his life with his wife, Shelby Hathaway, along with their pets.

Michael, Anne’s older brother, worked as her assistant for a period, although Anne acknowledged his aspirations as a writer. He married his long-time partner, Joshua Lawson, in 2006, in a ceremony that Anne described as beautiful.

Anne Hathaway’s role in Les Misérables involved cutting her hair short, leading her to joke about resembling her gay brother when she looked in the mirror after the haircut. Despite her jest, Anne’s family remains an essential source of support and inspiration in her life.