Anne Hathaway has proven that even Hollywood's biggest stars can laugh at themselves after responding with humour to online claims that she accidentally wore part of her maternity outfit backwards during the promotional tour for The Odyssey. The Oscar-winning actress, who is expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman, stepped out in New York City on June 30 wearing a striking red peplum jumpsuit while promoting Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic.
Fashion Mistake or Bold Choice?
The bold maternity look quickly caught attention online, but not only because of its vibrant colour. Fashion watchers noticed that Hathaway's outfit appeared to have been worn in reverse. The jumpsuit, designed by Ashlyn New York as part of the label's Spring Summer 2026 collection, was presented on the runway with a high neckline at the front. Hathaway instead wore the scoop neckline at the front, prompting widespread speculation that the garment had been put on backwards.
Rather than ignoring the conversation, Hathaway addressed it with a light-hearted social media post. Sharing a Reel on Instagram, she included screenshots of headlines questioning the styling choice before appearing on screen in another red outfit. Looking amused, she simply said, 'I did? I did ... I did.' Her playful reaction quickly won over fans, many of whom praised her willingness to laugh at the situation.
Fans and Stylist Weigh In
Supportive comments flooded the post, with followers suggesting that she had made the outfit look even better by wearing it differently. Others joked that wearing clothes backwards had suddenly become fashionable thanks to Hathaway. The actress's stylist, Erin Walsh, confirmed the outfit came from Ashlyn New York's Spring Summer 2026 collection, lending weight to the suggestion that the jumpsuit had indeed been worn differently from its original runway presentation. Despite the apparent mistake, Hathaway carried the look confidently throughout the day, pairing it with a gold necklace and oversized dark sunglasses.
Balancing Pregnancy and Career
Hathaway announced her pregnancy on June 19 through Instagram, revealing her baby bump in a short video set to 'Baby I'm Yours' by Barbara Lewis. She and Shulman are already parents to two sons, Jonathan and Jack, and have largely kept their family life private over the years. The actress is balancing preparations for welcoming her third child with a busy release schedule. Alongside The Odyssey, Hathaway is also due to appear in the upcoming adaptation of Verity later this year.
