Anne Hathaway's Red Carpet Evolution, From Khakis to Couture

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Photo Illustration: Ava Cruz
Celebrity Images: Getty | Jeffrey Mayer; Claudio Lavenia; Stringer; Dimitrios Kambouris
Photo Illustration: Ava Cruz

From her breakout roles in "The Princess Diaries" and "Ella Enchanted" to her recent performances in "Armageddon Time" and "WeCrashed," Anne Hathaway has embarked on quite the impressive style transformation, today positioning herself as a connoisseur of all things glamour on the red carpet. With Bulgari and Versace campaigns under her belt and a taste for other high-end luxury labels such as Valentino, Ralph Lauren, and Armani, she is now expected to make a sartorial statement at any event she attends. Hathaway, 40, works with stylist Erin Walsh on her outfits, which have recently taken on an edgier tone thanks to touches of patent leather, shorter hemlines, and even ornamental embellishments like sequins or the beaded hood she wore to Bulgari's high-jewelry event in Venice, Italy.

Most recently, Hathaway stepped out at the The Albies, hosted by the Clooney Foundation, at the New York Public Library in New York City, sporting a slinky green Versace dress straight off the runway. Six days prior, iconic supermodel Claudia Schiffer closed the spring 2024 runway show in Milan wearing the exact same piece. The star accessorized with plenty of silver Bulgari jewelry, playing up the shimmering metallic checkers on her slip, as well as her chain-link top-handle purse. She slipped into ornate bow heels and wore her long brown hair teased at the crown of her head in a half-up, half-down style.

Ahead, catch a glimpse of Hathaway's recent appearance, then go back in time and admire how her looks have indicated a markedly different aesthetic through the years.

Anne Hathaway at the Clooney Foundation For Justice's 2023 Albie Awards
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Anne Hathaway at the Clooney Foundation For Justice's 2023 Albie Awards

At the New York Public Library on Sept. 28, Hathaway debuted the same electrifying green dress Claudia Schiffer wore to close the Versace spring 2024 runway show just one week prior. Hathaway finished her look with Bulgari jewelry.

Anne Hathaway at a September 2023 Shiseido Event in NYC
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Anne Hathaway at a September 2023 Shiseido Event in NYC

Hathaway gleamed in a CD Greene vegan leather paillette leaf gown when she attended Shiseido's Vital Perfection event as the brand's new global ambassador in September 2023.

Anne Hathaway at the 2014 Met Gala
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Anne Hathaway at the 2014 Met Gala

The actress flaunted a hint of skin at the 2014 Met Gala in a fiery look from Calvin Klein Collection.

Anne Hathaway at the 2014 Oscars
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Anne Hathaway at the 2014 Oscars

For the 2014 Oscars, Hathaway flashed a whole lot of sparkle in Gucci.

Anne Hathaway at the 2013 Met Gala
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Anne Hathaway at the 2013 Met Gala

Hathaway oozed dark glamour in a sultry, sheer vintage Valentino dress on the 2013 Met Gala red carpet.

Anne Hathaway at the 2013 Oscars
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Anne Hathaway at the 2013 Oscars

For the 2013 Oscars, Hathaway worked a pale pink Prada gown — complete with a bow-detailed cutout back — paired with a radiant Tiffany & Co. diamond necklace.

Anne Hathaway at the 2013 Golden Globes
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Anne Hathaway at the 2013 Golden Globes

Hathaway looked absolutely angelic in a beaded gown from Chanel's 2009 spring/summer Haute Couture collection on the 2013 Golden Globes red carpet.

Anne Hathaway at the 2011 Academy Awards
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Anne Hathaway at the 2011 Academy Awards

Hathaway made a grand entrance in Valentino Couture at the 2011 Academy Awards.

Anne Hathaway at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards
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Anne Hathaway at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards

Hathaway looked simply electrifying in Armani Privé at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards.

Anne Hathaway at the 2010 Met Gala
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Anne Hathaway at the 2010 Met Gala

As one of our favorite Hathaway red carpet princess moments, the star chose Valentino for the 2010 Met Gala.

Anne Hathaway at the 2009 Met Gala
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Anne Hathaway at the 2009 Met Gala

Hathaway was flirty and fun in a retro-inspired Marc Jacobs minidress at the 2009 Met Gala.

Anne Hathaway at the 2009 Oscars
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Anne Hathaway at the 2009 Oscars

Hathaway glowed in a sparkly Armani Privé gown at the 2009 Oscars, really beginning to distinguish herself as a red carpet star.

Anne Hathaway at the 2009 Golden Globes
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Anne Hathaway at the 2009 Golden Globes

Hathaway stunned in navy beaded Armani Privé gown at the 2009 Golden Globes.

Anne Hathaway at "The Devil Wears Prada" Premiere in September 2006
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Anne Hathaway at "The Devil Wears Prada" Premiere in September 2006

Hathaway looked chic in September 2006 at "The Devil Wears Prada" premiere in France.

Anne Hathaway at the "Late Show With David Letterman" in June 2006
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Anne Hathaway at the "Late Show With David Letterman" in June 2006

June 2006 at the "Late Show With David Letterman" saw Hathaway in a frilly black lace strapless cocktail dress that represented her feminine style.

Anne Hathaway at the 2005 Tony Awards
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Anne Hathaway at the 2005 Tony Awards

Hathaway went for a costume-inspired gown at the 2005 Tony Awards that was more quirky than sophisticated.

Anne Hathaway Wearing Balenciaga in October 2004
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Anne Hathaway Wearing Balenciaga in October 2004

Still sticking to a casual vibe — and showing off an emerald Balenciaga bag — Hathaway attended a red carpet event in October 2004.

Anne Hathaway at a Benefit in April 2004
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Anne Hathaway at a Benefit in April 2004

Hathaway chose a printed maxi for a benefit in April 2004, which hinted at the coming change in her style.

Anne Hathaway at the "Ella Enchanted" Premiere in March 2004
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Anne Hathaway at the "Ella Enchanted" Premiere in March 2004

Hathaway experimented with the dress-over-jeans look in March 2004 at the "Ella Enchanted" premiere.

Anne Hathaway at the "2 Fast 2 Furious" Premiere in 2003
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Anne Hathaway at the "2 Fast 2 Furious" Premiere in 2003

Hathaway wasn't yet fully embracing glamour at the premiere of "2 Fast 2 Furious" in 2003.

Anne Hathaway at the June 2002 amfAR Gala
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Anne Hathaway at the June 2002 amfAR Gala

Hathaway looked fresh-faced in florals at the June 2002 amfAR Gala.

Anne Hathaway at the 2002 "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" Premiere
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Anne Hathaway at the 2002 "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" Premiere

Hathaway was scarfing it in 2002 at the "Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers" world premiere in NYC.