Anne Hathaway has fired back at critics who questioned the authenticity of her baby bump on the red carpet. The 43-year-old actress, who is expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman, wore a custom Atelier Prabal Gurung crop top that showed off her bare bump at the launch of her new film, The End of Oak Street, in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Critics Weigh In
The outfit sparked a flurry of comments on social media, with some people saying "Why does it look fake?" and "Oh come on. That is not real." However, others came to Hathaway's defence, with one writing: "A lot of people in these comments have never seen a pregnant belly on someone who has abs." Another questioned: "Can women exist, damn," while someone else posted: "People always commenting about women is insane."
Hathaway Claps Back
Hathaway poked fun at her critics on Instagram, writing "Fake hair, real bump" with a video of her getting ready and attending the premiere. She also captioned a photo of herself wearing the custom outfit, saying "Enjoy The @endofoakstreet Block Party chaos with me as my outfit literally melts in the heat!!" The post was met with a mix of praise and criticism, with some people calling her attire "ridiculous", "tacky" and "bizarre".
A Message of Body Positivity
However, many others praised Hathaway for her bold fashion choice, seeing it as a message of body positivity, strength, and gender equality. An op-ed in Vogue stated: "What the rest of us need to realise is that a woman's baby bump is none of our business (can't believe this still needs saying)." The article went on to say: "What if, instead, we celebrated the fact that a woman's body is doing something amazing, rather than telling her that she looks shameful, fake, "over the top" or "awful and a bit weird"? Now that really would be radical."
Red Carpet Reaction
Hathaway's appearance on Sunday also led to a surge in interest in her "coconut water" nails look. The star has been in the spotlight throughout the summer, promoting her film The Odyssey at its premiere in London on 6 July and at the US premiere in New York on 14 July. Her outfit at the premiere of The End of Oak Street has sparked a wider conversation about body positivity and the way women's bodies are perceived in the public eye.
A New Chapter
As Hathaway prepares to welcome her third child, her bold fashion choices are being seen as a reflection of her confidence and self-expression. Her decision to show off her bare bump on the red carpet is a powerful statement about the way women should be treated and perceived. With her latest film, The End of Oak Street, set to hit screens soon, Hathaway is proving that she is more than just a pretty face – she is a strong and determined woman who is unafraid to take risks and speak her mind.
Source: Joy Online
