Anne Hathaway, a renowned Hollywood actress, recently admitted that she was petrified before her first kissing scene in public. In an exclusive interview with Black Film, she shared that before her breakthrough role in The Princess Diaries, she had to audition for a series called Get Real. As part of the audition, she was asked to kiss her co-star. The actress revealed that she was shaking with nervousness for two weeks prior to the scene.
Anne Hathaway’s Experience With On-Screen Intimacy
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On-screen intimacy is a common practice in the movie industry, but many actors are not comfortable with it. Hathaway shared that even after becoming a prominent name in the industry, she felt uncomfortable during kissing scenes. She mentioned that some actors have “dodgy instincts” when it comes to kissing scenes and try to make them look too real. However, she appreciated James McAvoy’s approach to kissing scenes while they worked together in Becoming Jane.
Chemistry In Becoming Jane
Anne Hathaway and James McAvoy starred in Becoming Jane, and their on-screen chemistry was one of the key elements of the film. Hathaway shared that McAvoy’s approach to kissing scenes was similar to hers, and he said, “Closed mouths, no tongue!” before they started filming. The actress also mentioned that on-screen intimacy is a storytelling tool that showcases a deeper connection between the characters of the story and the viewers who are watching the film.
