News · 11 August 2026

Anne Hathaway jokes about "fake baby bump" theories online

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US actress Anne Hathaway responded to social media comments questioning her pregnancy bump's authenticity after a film premiere on Sunday. She posted on Instagram, saying she had "fake hair, real bump" while sharing a video of her getting ready for the event. 1. Hathaway, 43, revealed in June that she and her husband, Adam Shulman, are anticipating the arrival of their third child.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 August 2026 at 12:55

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