Anne Hathaway, the star of ‘The Idea of You,’ recently sat down with V Magazine to discuss her character, Soléne, and the personal connections she felt to the role. The 41-year-old actress plays a divorcée who falls for a member of a boy band two decades her junior. Hathaway shared that she was drawn to Soléne’s experience of navigating societal expectations of women’s happiness and how she reacts when feeling that women have stepped outside those boundaries. Hathaway emphasized the need to challenge such limitations and expressed her desire to inspire change through her role in the film.
Reflecting on her character’s journey, Hathaway highlighted that Soléne is facing a significant turning point in her life. She has experienced a trust trauma, which she believes is a difficult experience to recover from. Hathaway acknowledged that she could not have played this role earlier in her acting career as it required a depth of understanding and emotional maturity that comes with personal growth.
Hathaway went on to describe Soléne as a relatable and authentic character. She noted that Soléne is not a flamboyant or attention-seeking individual but rather possesses a sweet and intelligent nature with a sharp sense of humor. Hathaway expressed her genuine desire to befriend her character, describing her as someone who would bring comfort and warmth to her life.
