The complete dating story of Anne Hathaway

Hollywood royalty Anne Hathaway, In her twenty-year film career, she has enjoyed many titles – from the queen of romantic comedies and the princess of Genovia to the ultimate dream of many heartthrob.

While the Oscar winner’s marriage to jewelry designer Adam Shulman is the focus of public fascination She has been having a number of romantic adventures for quite some time now.

Although Anne Hathaway's love life is known for its privacy, she has still left a trail of hot and happening guys in her dating history. From charming co-stars like Hugh Dancy and Josh Lucas to real estate greats like Raffaello Follieri, The devil Wears Prada The actor had an illustrious list of alleged lovers.

With that in mind, here we take a look at Anne Hathaway’s most notable ex-boyfriends and analyze their dating history.

A look at Anne Hathaway's relationship history and ex-boyfriends

Topher Grace: 1999–2001
Scott Sartiano: 2002
James Holzier: 2002
Hugh Dancy: 2002 to 2004
Raffaello Follieri: 2004 to 2008
Josh Lucas: 2008
Adam Shulman: 2008 to today

Now let’s break down the details of the dating history of The maternal instinct Star Anne Hathaway, ffrom her first public relationship with ex-boyfriend Topher Grace in the 90s to her husband Adam Shulman.

Topher Grace (1999–2001)

Profession: Actor
How did you meet: In a theatre production

Before Anne Hathway became a Hollywood star, she was initially in romantic relationships with That 70's Show Actor Topher Grace. They reportedly started dating in 1999 and debuted as a couple at the Teen Choice Awards that same year. The two never confirmed their relationship, but likely split in 2001 when Hathaway's career took off with Suddenly Princesswhich came out the same year.

The two actors remained friends after their separation and met in 2010 on the set of Valentine's Daywho are opposed to each other. During the film's press tour, the duo were asked how they were able to portray their characters' relationship so authentically on screen, to which Grace famously replied: ScreenSlam“We felt very comfortable with each other,” a reference to their dating past.

Scott Sartiano (2002)

Profession: Restaurateur
How did you meet: Not known

After the great success of Suddenly Princess, Hathaway became involved in romantic relationships with prominent men, one of whom was famous New York restaurant owner Scott Sartiano.

The duo was first spotted in public in 2002 and then on several occasions throughout the year. They were also photographed together at the Road to Doom Premiere in the same year.

They kept their relationship public but never revealed details about how they met. Eventually, the love affair between the actor and the restaurant owner came to an end and the two went their separate ways without either of them making any public comments about their relationship.

James Holzier (2002)

Profession: Actor
How did you meet: Not known

In 2002, there were also rumors that Hathaway briefly dated mysterious actor James Holzier. The details of their relationship remain unclear, as neither of them ever spoke about their alleged romance. Holzier was later linked to Scarlett Johansson, but that relationship also remained unconfirmed.

It should be noted that Holzier himself is an enigma and most of his films listed on IMDb are still in pre-production and have never seen the light of day.

Hugh Dancy (2002 to 2004)

Profession: Actor
How did you meet: On the set of Ella – Enchanted & Magical

Another guy who was added to Anne Hathaway's list of boyfriends in 2002 was actor Hugh Dancy. The two met on the set of Ella – Enchanted & Magical (2004) and hit it off immediately. The two co-stars' chemistry on screen soon transferred to real life and they were together for two years. In an interview with Black filmHathaway admitted that there was a romantic spark between the two from the beginning, saying: “We had [chemistry] from our first meeting, his audition.”

In the same interview, the Hollywood actress describes her excitement about working with Dancy and the process the two went through to create a compelling romance on screen. According to Hathaway, the two spent a lot of time alone together, watching old romance films. Roman holidays included, but she noted, “When we finally got to the set, we just looked each other in the eyes and hoped it would be there.”

The couple separated in 2004 and have rarely been seen together in private or other gatherings since then.

Raffaello Follieri (2004 to 2008)

Profession: Real estate developer
How did you meet: Through a mutual friend

The next name to enter Anne Hathaway's dating history is Italian real estate magnate Raffaello Follieri. This was perhaps her most reported relationship before her marriage to Adam Shulman.

They began dating in early 2004 after being introduced to each other by a mutual friend. Although Follieri arrived late for their first date, he managed to charm Hathaway with a bouquet of roses and his Italian accent. The couple were frequently seen together over the next few years, seemingly deeply in love and living “the good life.” However, their relationship took a turn when Follieri was arrested in 2008 for his involvement in the Vati-Con scandal. Hathaway, who had also been linked to Follieri's company, distanced herself when legal problems arose. She ended the relationship shortly before his arrest on fraud and money laundering charges.

The controversial businessman shared in his 2021 interview Page Six“If I remember correctly, Annie's last words were 'I love you forever' and we ended the conversation. That was on June 24, 2008 at 2 a.m.,” he continued. “At 6 a.m. I was arrested. I never spoke to Annie again.”

In the same interview he also quoted the Thereily Mail, “I think she made a business decision. She decided that saving her career was the most important thing.”

Josh Lucas (2008)

Profession: Actor
How did you meet: On a film set

After her separation from Follieri, Hathaway found herself in a romantic relationship with the Sweet Home Alabama Actor Josh Lucas. The two worked together on the documentary in 2010 PoliWoodwhich took up national conventions during the 2008 US presidential election campaign. Although the actors did not portray a typical romantic couple on screen, reports surfaced online that they had developed a connection off-screen.

In August 2008 Only Jared reported that the duo was spotted having dinner together. An eyewitness shared Life & Style Magazine that the two appeared to be a couple. “They were genuinely into each other, giggling and smiling and even holding hands at one point. You could almost taste their chemistry,” they said.

After that one date, however, there were no further public hints. The alleged Hollywood couple apparently went their separate ways shortly after when Lucas started dating. Girls Club – Be careful, they bite! Actress Rachel McAdams began a relationship with Hathaway and her current husband Adam Shulman in early 2009.

Adam Shulman (2008 to present)

Profession: Actor, producer and jewelry designer
How did you meet: At a film festival

Immediately after their widely acclaimed and consumed After separating from Follieri and the one-time dinner with Lucas, Anne Hathaway met actor and producer Adam Shulman at the 2008 Palm Springs Film Festival.

This meeting was the beginning of a whirlwind romance that was kept secret for the first two years. But after three years together, Shulman designed an engagement ring for Hathaway and proposed to her. In September 2012, this new Hollywood It couple married in Big Sur, California, in an intimate ceremony in the forest, and the wedding vows were exchanged amidst the picturesque redwood trees.

In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, The intern The actress expressed, “I knew from the second I met him that he was the love of my life. I also knew that I couldn't have met him at a worse time…” she continued, adding, “I compromised my trust for a ridiculous joyride with him.”

In the same interview, Hathaway also described and characterized her relationship with Shulman as ecstatic in many ways.

She said: “He comes into the room and I burn, I can't help it.”

During filming in London The MisérablesThe actress recalls having to take time off from her husband because the role required a level of inner despair that she couldn't live out in his presence. She described the experience as follows: “After a few days, I said, 'I'm having too much fun, I just want to play with you and I must be really sad now.'”

In 2016, Hathaway and Shulman had their first child, Jonathan. After the actress spoke openly about fertility problems and desire to have children, the couple announced the birth of their second son, Jack, in 2019.

Although the family of four is a great couple, they keep their married life a secret.

(Header and cover image courtesy of: Instagram/Anne Hathaway and Topher Grace; IMDb)

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