Anne Hathaway, a seasoned actress, delves into the early days of her career, reminiscing about a particular audition that left her feeling repulsed.
She recounts how she was required to feign enthusiasm while kissing ten men during an audition process.
During a recent interview with V Magazine, Hathaway revealed that back in the 2000s, it was commonplace for actors to engage in kissing scenes with potential co-stars to test their on-screen chemistry.
However, she expressed her disdain for this approach, labeling it as the “worst way” to assess compatibility.
Recalling the unsettling experience, she shared, “I was informed that ten guys would be attending the audition, and I was already cast.
I was asked if I was eager to kiss all of them, and I couldn’t muster any excitement.
I questioned myself, wondering if there was something inherently wrong with me for not feeling thrilled.
It just seemed distasteful.”
The actress further reflected on her youth and the pressure to avoid being perceived as ‘difficult’ in the industry.
Despite her reservations, she chose to play along with the demands of the audition.
She clarified that it wasn’t a manipulative tactic, emphasizing that no malice was intended towards her.
Rather, it was a reflection of a different era in Hollywood where such practices were deemed acceptable.
Drawing from her own role as a producer on the project “The Idea of You,” Hathaway highlighted the contrasting approach taken during the casting process to find her on-screen love interest, eventually portrayed by Nicholas Galitzine.
In this innovative audition method, each actor vying for the role was tasked with selecting a song that resonated with their character and would prompt Hathaway’s character to dance.
The session culminated in a
