Anne Hathaway turns 42 today. Celebrated for her roles in “The Princess Diaries,” “The Idea of You,” and especially as Andrea Sachs in “The Devil Wears Prada,” the Academy Award-winning actress’s style has evolved over the years, much like her character who transformed from a fashion novice to a savvy style insider in the blink of an eye.
In 2024, she became an official Versace Icon after starring in the collection’s first promotional images the previous year, solidifying her fashion credentials. Beyond the red carpet, Hathaway’s party dress choices have also captured attention, ranging from super short to knee-length styles from designers like Valentino and Versace.
In honor of Anne Hathaway’s 42nd birthday, WWD takes a look back at the star’s best designer cocktail and party dress looks over the years.
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Anne Hathaway Party Dress Style
Image Credit: Kristen Somody Whalen Anne Hathaway attends the Metropolitan Museum of Arts 2009 Costume Institute gala. Hathaway wears Marc Jacobs.
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Anne Hathaway Party Dress Style
Image Credit: Steve Eichner Actress Anne Hathaway (L) and fashion designer Roberto Cavalli attend the American Museum of Natural History’s annual Winer Dance on March 11, 2008.
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Anne Hathaway Party Dress Style
Image Credit: Steve Eichner Actress Anne Hathaway wears a Valentino dress to the New York City premiere of Matt Tyrnauer’s “Valentino: The Last Emperor” at MOMA on March 17, 2009.
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Anne Hathaway Party Dress Style
Image Credit: Donato Sardella Actress Anne Hathaway attends the 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on Jan. 16, 2006. Hathaway wears Marc Jacobs.
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Anne Hathaway Party Dress Style
Image Credit: Fairchild Archive Actress Anne Hathaway attends the Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton After Party at the Tribeca Grand in New York City on Jan. 31, 2008.
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Anne Hathaway Party Dress Style
Image Credit: Steve Eichner Actress Anne Hathaway wears a dress from Erin Fetherston front row at Erin Fetherston’s fall 2008 runway show at Bryant Park’s Promenade in New York City.
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Anne Hathaway Party Dress Style
Image Credit: Amy Graves/WWD Actor Anne Hathaway attends the 1st annual Power of Women luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire hotel on Sept. 24, 2009. Hathaway wears Lela Rose.
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Anne Hathaway Party Dress Style
Image Credit: Steve Eichner Actress Anne Hathaway attends the 2008 National Board of Review awards at Cipriani in New York City. Hathaway wears Chanel Haute Couture.
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Anne Hathaway Party Dress Style
Image Credit: Kristen Somody Whalen/WWD Anne Hathaway attends Cartier’s 100th American Anniversary party at Cartier Fifth Avenue on May 1, 2009. Hathaway wears Jill Stuart.
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Anne Hathaway Party Dress Style
Image Credit: Steve Eichner Anne Hathaway attends VH1’s 14th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on Jan. 8, 2009.
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Anne Hathaway Party Dress Style
Image Credit: Amy Graves/WWD Anne Hathaway attends a screening of Garry Marshall’s film “Valentines Day” on Feb. 8, 2010 in Los Angeles. Hathaway wears Marchesa.
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Anne Hathaway Party Dress Style
Image Credit: Scott Rudd/WWD Actor Anne Hathaway attends the American Museum of Natural History’s 2010 fall gala in New York. Hathaway wears Miu Miu by Prada.
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Anne Hathaway Party Dress Style
Image Credit: Chelsea Lauren/Variety Anne Hathaway attends the ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ film premiere on May 23, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. Hathaway wears custom Christopher Kane.
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Anne Hathaway Party Dress Style
Image Credit: Steve Eichner Anne Hathaway attends the “One Day” film premiere on Aug. 8, 2011 in New York City. Hathaway wear Alexander McQueen.
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Anne Hathaway Party Dress Style
Image Credit: Michael Buckner/Variety Anne Hathaway at the Versace Fall-Winter 2023 Fashion Show held at Pacific Design Center on March 9, 2023 in West Hollywood, California.