Pregnant Anne Hathaway Covers Baby Bump in Bold Red Outfit at Disney Event Following Backlash Over Maternity Fashion.
Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway made a surprise appearance at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California, stepping out in another one-of-a-kind ensemble that immediately ignited discussion among fashion critics and pop culture enthusiasts.
The 43-year-old star, who announced in June that she is expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman, covered her growing baby bump in a striking red outfit.
Draped in a glaringly red, ribbed halter dress featuring an asymmetrical ruffled hemline, Hathaway paired the statement garment with wide-legged, cream-colored slacks that offered a neutral balance underneath.
She completed the look with her long hair bundled into a top knot, framed by side-swept curly bangs.
Hathaway’s high-profile appearance at the multi-day Disney convention served a dual purpose: accepting her formal induction as an official Disney Legend and delivering major updates regarding the long-awaited production of The Princess Diaries 3.
While fans celebrated news that the franchise is moving forward, the announcement came with the bittersweet confirmation that screen icon Julie Andrews will not return, following her official retirement from acting.
The star-studded event, held every two years to showcase upcoming Disney releases, featured a stacked roster of Hollywood talent.
Key presenters included Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, and Idina Menzel promoting Frozen 3; Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans representing upcoming Marvel Studios projects; Queen Latifah and Denis Leary highlighting Ice Age: Boiling Point; and the Jonas Brothers promoting a new project tied to Camp Rock.
Nevertheless, Hathaway’s surprise appearance and prominent baby bump proved to be the central attraction of the day.
Navigating Social Media Backlash Over Bold Maternity Choices
Hathaway’s appearance at D23 comes on the heels of intense social media commentary surrounding her unconventional maternity wardrobe.
Just days prior, the Devil Wears Prada star faced sharp criticism online for the outfit she wore to the Los Angeles premiere of her film The End of Oak Street.
At that red-carpet event, the actress wore a sleeveless, baby-blue cutaway top lined with red satin that prominently displayed her bump, paired unexpectedly with wide-legged casual jeans and pointed red heels.
The combination prompted immediate debate across social platforms, with many observers questioning the styling choices.
Commentators on platform X (formerly Twitter) expressed frustration over the casual denim pairing, with one user writing, “Jeans? JEANS?! That dazzling top deserves a better companion,” while another noted, “The jeans make it worse.”
Other critics were equally direct, with one commenter begging, “Please let me UNSEE this,” and another stating, “It’s awful.
She’s too pretty for this to happen.”
The reaction on Instagram followed a similar pattern, where fashion fans aimed their criticism at Hathaway’s styling team rather than the actress herself. “I love her.
I do not understand why her stylist did this to her,” one user lamented, while others described the look as “unflattering” and “tacky.”
Despite the wave of negative feedback, several fans came to the star’s defense.
Supporters highlighted her natural pregnancy glow, with one fan posting, “She looks radiant… Anne Hathaway at a world premiere is always a win, she looks stunning.”
Reality TV star Jenni “JWoww” Farley also voiced her support on Instagram, commenting, “I love her so much omg.”
Keeping the Baby’s Gender Private Ahead of Family Expansion
While commentators remain focused on her wardrobe choices, Hathaway is keeping her focus firmly on her growing family.
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where actor Anthony Anderson served as guest host, Hathaway addressed questions regarding her baby’s gender.
Attempting to guess the baby’s sex, Anderson remarked to the star: “I consider myself to be a baby whisperer. Now, this is my first time seeing you pregnant and what not. It looks like it’s a boy. Am I correct, or you’re waiting?”
Hathaway shut down the speculation with a smile, responding, “We know [but] we’re not saying.”
When the studio audience reacted with cheers, the actress admitted that maintaining secrecy often leaves her feeling slightly uncomfortable during media interviews.
“It always feels so rude saying that,” Hathaway confessed, explaining her reluctance to share the private detail publicly.
The upcoming arrival will be the third child for Hathaway and Shulman, who married in 2012 and are already parents to two sons, ten-year-old Jonathan and six-year-old Jack.
Hathaway shared that her older boys are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their new sibling, describing the atmosphere at home as filled with joy.
“[They’re] over the moon,” Hathaway shared. “It feels really beautiful. It feels like the family’s having a baby. I mean, it’ll feel like I’m having a baby while it’s happening, but the emotional feeling is that we’re all going to welcome this little one.”