For a few days, the internet was convinced it had spotted a celebrity secret. Photos of Anne Hathaway vacationing in Saint-Tropez quickly sparked speculation that the Oscar-winning actress was expecting her third child. Fans zoomed in on pictures, social media users started connecting dots, and entertainment outlets began questioning whether a baby announcement was on the way. As it turns out, they were right.
Hathaway officially confirmed on June 19 that she is pregnant and expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman. The actress shared the news herself through a simple Instagram video, ending days of rumors with a reveal that was warm, understated and completely on her own terms.
In the clip, Hathaway walks into frame wearing a flowing white dress before revealing her baby bump. Set to Barbara Lewis’ classic track “Baby I’m Yours,” the announcement was simple yet instantly became one of the most talked-about celebrity moments of the day.
The baby will join older brothers Jonathan, 10, and Jack, 6. Hathaway and Shulman, who married in 2012, have long been one of Hollywood’s most private couples. Unlike many celebrity families who regularly share personal updates online, the pair have largely kept their children away from the spotlight.
The announcement also arrives during a particularly busy period in Hathaway’s career. The actress has several major projects on the horizon, including The Odyssey, Mother Mary, and The Devil Wears Prada 2. Yet despite her professional success, Hathaway has repeatedly described motherhood as one of the most important and transformative parts of her life.
In recent interviews, she has spoken about enjoying this stage of family life, revealing that she and her sons are currently in a phase where they genuinely love spending time together. She even joked that she and Shulman are trying to soak up every moment before the boys inevitably reach the age where hanging out with their parents becomes less appealing.
For fans, the pregnancy confirmation brought an end to days of guessing. For Hathaway, it marked the beginning of a new chapter.
And in an era where celebrity news often leaks before stars can tell their own stories, there’s something refreshing about Hathaway choosing to make the announcement herself.