Anne Hathaway is responding to online speculation that her pregnancy is not genuine. The 43-year-old actress took to Instagram on Monday to address claims that her baby bump appeared "fake" following a recent public appearance.
In a video montage shared on the platform, Hathaway humorously captioned the post, "Fake hair, real bump. Enjoy The @endofoakstreet Block Party chaos with me as my outfit literally melts in the heat!!" The footage shows her receiving assistance from a glam squad, including a stylist applying a hairpiece, during which she acknowledges, "It's not my hair."
The actress attended the Los Angeles premiere of her latest film, "The End of Oak Street," over the weekend. She announced earlier this summer that she and her husband, Adam Shulman, are expecting their third child.
Hathaway's appearance at the premiere, where she wore a midriff-baring outfit, sparked numerous comments on TikTok from users questioning the authenticity of her pregnancy bump, with some suggesting it looked artificial and was enhanced by body makeup. However, other fans defended Hathaway, attributing the appearance to her continued fitness regimen during pregnancy.
This is not the first time Hathaway's maternity style has drawn attention. She was previously criticized for a high-low maternity dress paired with jeans at a promotional event, with some online commenters describing the outfit as "ridiculous."
Hathaway shared news of her third pregnancy in July, describing it as a "buzzer beater" during an appearance on "Late Night with Seth Meyers." She and Shulman, who married in 2012, are already parents to sons Jonathan, 10, and Jack, 6. Hathaway has spoken candidly about the surprise and joy of conceiving in her 40s, noting the lower statistical probability and expressing gratitude for the experience.