Anne Hathaway had an emotional moment on live television after receiving heartfelt praise from Whoopi Goldberg during her appearance on The View. The Oscar winning actress, who is currently promoting her new film The Odyssey, was joined by co star Matt Damon and director Christopher Nolan for the interview. While the conversation focused on the film’s success, it was Goldberg’s touching words that became the highlight of the show.
During the interview, Whoopi Goldberg spoke directly to Hathaway and reflected on how she has watched the actress grow over the years. Goldberg said it had been wonderful to see Hathaway develop into such a talented performer and praised her for becoming a remarkable actress. As Goldberg continued speaking, Hathaway quickly became emotional. She smiled through tears, covered her face with her hands and jokingly pleaded with Goldberg to stop because she was already getting overwhelmed.
Goldberg continued to encourage Hathaway, saying that she deserved to hear those kind words and should always remember how much she has achieved. The emotional tribute was too much for Hathaway, who lowered her head and began crying in front of the audience.
Trying to lighten the mood, Hathaway laughed and joked that she would probably be crying even if she were not pregnant. The actress recently announced that she is expecting her third child, making the emotional moment even more meaningful. After collecting herself, Hathaway thanked Goldberg and admitted that she did not know what to say because the compliment meant so much coming from someone she deeply admires. She also took a moment to praise her co star Matt Damon during the conversation.
This was not the first time Hathaway became emotional while promoting The Odyssey. She also teared up during a recent appearance on the Today show when host Craig Melvin surprised her with a thoughtful baby gift inspired by the movie. The gift was a custom made Trojan themed baby outfit, with Melvin joking that the baby would be ready for battle from day one. Hathaway laughed and appreciated the sweet surprise.
The actress is enjoying one of the busiest and most successful years of her career. Along with starring in The Odyssey, she recently led The Devil Wears Prada 2, which has performed strongly at the box office. She also earned praise for her performance in the thriller Mother Mary.
Hathaway’s packed schedule will continue through the rest of 2026. She is set to appear in the action film The End of Oak Street, produced by J. J. Abrams, and will also star in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel Verity. With major projects, glowing reviews and exciting personal news, Anne Hathaway is clearly having a memorable year, and Whoopi Goldberg’s heartfelt tribute served as another reminder of just how respected she has become in Hollywood.