Anne Hathaway breaks her silence about the illness that has affected her life
- The actress reveals that she was nearly blind in one eye for 10 years.
- She says she is grateful today for her restored vision.
- Recently, she had to address rumors about her having had plastic surgery.
As a guest on The New York Times’ Popcast, Anne Hathaway discussed her career as well as her role in the film The Devil Wears Prada 2. The 43-year-old actress also took the opportunity to address a significant health issue that marked much of her thirties and had a major impact on her vision.
She explained that she had lived with significant vision loss for several years, to the point of being nearly blind in one eye. It was a situation she hadn’t fully realized at first, until her condition was treated and her vision improved.
The actress also revealed that she has changed her lifestyle since this experience, particularly in terms of her physical and mental well-being. She says she became aware of the impact this condition could have on her overall balance.
Today, she expresses deep gratitude for her restored vision. She emphasizes how much the simple act of seeing clearly has become something precious and almost miraculous to her.

Rumors of Cosmetic Surgery
Recently, Anne Hathaway felt the need to address and refute rumors about herself. People strongly believed she had undergone facial plastic surgery after she shared a video on Instagram showing a trick her hairstylist used to enhance her face. During an interview with ELLE magazine, the star denied that this was a way to dispel the rumors.
