Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman’s love story continues to capture hearts. The Oscar-winning actress recently opened up about her husband of nearly 14 years, sharing how their relationship helped shape her performance in The Odyssey. The couple, who are preparing to welcome their third child, have one of Hollywood’s most solid marriages.
Hathaway spoke about Shulman at the New York City premiere of The Odyssey on July 14, 2026. She called him her “soulmate” and said meeting him changed everything. The actress, who plays Penelope in the film, revealed that her real-life marriage helped her connect with her character, who waits 20 years for her husband Odysseus to return.
“I am one of the luckiest people on the planet Earth. I met my soulmate, and we decided to get married and have a family.”
Meeting at Palm Springs Film Festival in 2008
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman first crossed paths in April 2008 at the Palm Springs Film Festival. They met through mutual friends. Hathaway later admitted she knew right away that Shulman was the one.
She told a friend at the time, “I’m going to marry that man”. In a 2013 interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK, she recalled, “I knew from the second I met him that he was the love of my life”.
But the timing was not ideal. Hathaway had just gone through a difficult breakup with her ex-boyfriend Raffaello Follieri, who was arrested for fraud. She told Harper’s Bazaar that she was honest with Shulman about her trust issues.
“I also knew that I couldn’t have met him at a worse time,” she said. Despite the challenges, she took a chance on him. “I believe, because I need to believe, that what just happened to me was the exception and not the rule,” she told him.
They started dating in November 2008. Over time, Hathaway found that her love for Shulman made her more trusting of everyone.
Engagement and Wedding in Big Sur
Shulman proposed to Hathaway in November 2011. He designed her engagement ring himself through his jewelry line, James Banks Designs. The ring features an emerald-shaped diamond.
The couple tied the knot on September 29, 2012. They had a private ceremony in Big Sur, California. The wedding took place at sunset and followed a traditional Jewish ceremony.
About 180 guests attended the celebration. Fashion designer Valentino Garavani designed Hathaway’s gown. The couple kept the event classy and rustic, with nature-inspired decorations.
Building a Family Together
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman have two sons. Jonathan Rosebanks Shulman was born in 2016. Jack Shulman arrived in 2019. The couple has worked hard to keep their children out of the public eye.
In June 2026, Hathaway announced she is expecting their third child. She shared the news on Instagram with a video showing her baby bump. She wrote in the caption, “x Baby, I’m yours x”.
The pregnancy came as a surprise to the couple. Hathaway joked about it on the July 13 episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers.
“It’s amazing. We knew what we were doing, but we were so shocked it worked. We were so shocked it went this way, so we’re calling this one our buzzer-beater.”
Hathaway recently shared that she and Shulman know the baby’s gender but have decided not to reveal it publicly.
Anne Hathaway’s Busy 2026 and Shulman’s Support
The year 2026 has been incredibly busy for Anne Hathaway. She has premiered five films: Mother Mary, The Devil Wears Prada 2, The End of Oak Street, Verity, and The Odyssey. Through it all, Adam Shulman has been her biggest supporter.
Hathaway praised her husband in an April 2026 interview with People. She called him “the most extraordinary person I’ve ever met”.
“He supports me completely. This year in particular was unusual. He and I both know that it’s probably never going to happen like this again. And the way he stepped up, I mean, in every possible way.”
She added, “I’m so lucky that he’s my partner that I spend my life with. If I didn’t know that before this past year, I think I really know it now”.
A source told People that Hathaway did her entire Devil Wears Prada 2 tour while quietly pregnant. “Her work ethic is unbelievable. She’s a superhero,” the source said.
Adam Shulman’s Career and Role in Hathaway’s Life
Adam Shulman is more than just Anne Hathaway’s husband. He has worked as an actor, producer, and jewelry designer. He has appeared in TV shows like The West Wing and American Dreams.
Shulman owns a jewelry brand called James Banks Design. He also produced the film Song One with Hathaway in 2014. Hathaway said she loved working with him.
“People always say don’t work with your spouse. But I loved working with him. He’s really good at this, and he’s a wonderful producer. I feel like I actually learned a lot from him.”
Hathaway has called Shulman her “dream partner”. In a previous interview, she described him as “a great cook and an early riser”.
Rare Public Appearances Together
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman usually keep their relationship private. But they have made several public appearances together in recent months.
In May 2026, they attended the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2027 event in New York City. They posed arm-in-arm in front of the Frick Collection Museum.
In April 2026, they appeared together at the 12th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony. Hathaway glowed as she clung to her smiling husband.
In October 2025, they celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary. They made a rare red carpet appearance at the WWD Honors. They also attended the Golden Heart Awards in New York City.
At the Odyssey premiere, Hathaway joked about her baby bump being her best accessory. “Cannot be beat. This is a lovely microphone, but I prefer my accessory,” she told E! News.
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A Love Story That Inspires On and Off Screen
Anne Hathaway’s marriage to Adam Shulman has become a source of inspiration for her work. She said her love for him helped her play Penelope in The Odyssey. She and her co-star Matt Damon both drew from their real-life marriages for their performances.
Hathaway continues to speak highly of her husband. She told E! News at the premiere that she is one of the luckiest people on Earth.
The couple is now preparing to welcome their third child. They are already parents to Jonathan, 10, and Jack, 6. Their family is growing, and their love story remains one of Hollywood’s most genuine.
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