Anne Hathaway Recalls Viral ‘Mom Mode’ Red Carpet Moment

The incident occurred when Hathaway, flanked by co-stars Dakota Johnson and Ismaël Cruz Córdova, began counting to ten and pointing at cameras to streamline the session. She characterized her sudden shift in demeanor as "mom mode by way of chorus line," admitting she immediately regretted the authoritative display once the cameras stopped flashing. Hathaway explained to Fallon that she had only intended to calm the increasingly frustrated photographers, though she quickly realized how the calculated display looked to onlookers.

Beyond the viral mishap, Hathaway shared reflections on her third pregnancy and the psychological intensity of filming the thriller Verity. Despite the film's dark subject matter, the actress credited her stable home life and a familiar crew for maintaining her equilibrium. The premiere served as a capstone for a prolific year for the star, marking the final release in a five-film run that included projects like Mother Mary and The Devil Wears Prada 2. As she navigates the third trimester, Hathaway joked that her current personal goal has shifted from avoiding public nausea to simply avoiding a public waddle.