Anne Hathaway, 43, Reveals Surprise Pregnancy and Past Miscarriage Struggles

Actress Anne Hathaway, 43, has revealed she is pregnant with her third child, describing the experience as a "miracle" and a profound surprise. The star, known for her roles in Hollywood blockbusters, shared her joy and candidly discussed the emotional and physical journey of conceiving later in life.

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When you pass a certain age limit, you try to maintain hope internally, but you also know that the real numbers offered by the medical world are between 1 and 2 percent.

Speaking at a New York gala, Hathaway detailed the mental processes involved in trying to conceive at 43. "When you pass a certain age limit, you try to maintain hope internally, but you also know that the real numbers offered by the medical world are between 1 and 2 percent," she stated. She and her husband, Adam Shulman, kept their expectations low to avoid disappointment, making the pregnancy news an "enormous surprise" for them.

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Pretending everything was wonderful on stage, hiding that great sorrow inside me, was an unbearable burden.

Hathaway also used the opportunity to speak openly about her past struggles with infertility and miscarriage. She revealed that her first pregnancy ended in loss, a particularly painful experience as she was performing a role on Broadway that required her to simulate childbirth nightly. "Pretending everything was wonderful on stage, hiding that great sorrow inside me, was an unbearable burden," she confessed, adding that she had to confront her true feelings offstage.

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I know very well how heavy it is to be faced with the feeling 'am I doing something wrong?' while wanting a baby more than anything.

Reflecting on her journey, the Oscar-winning actress extended a message of support to other women facing difficulties in conceiving. She acknowledged the emotional toll of medical treatments and the anxieties that can accompany the desire to become a mother. "I know very well how heavy it is to be faced with the feeling 'am I doing something wrong?' while wanting a baby more than anything," she said, urging her "sisters" to remember that they don't always have to appear strong or elegant.

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This is a message to all my sisters going through these processes: You don't have to look strong or elegant every moment.