Anne Hathaway’s recent revelation that she once had to kiss 10 different men during a chemistry test has raised eyebrows in the entertainment industry. However, casting directors from two of her most iconic early films, ‘Princess Diaries’ and ‘Get Real’, have come forward to deny any such practices during auditions for their respective projects.
Donna Morong, casting director for ‘Princess Diaries’, in which Hathaway famously starred alongside Julie Andrews, vehemently denied any involvement in any auditions where actors were required to kiss their partners to test their on-screen chemistry. Linda Lamontagne, who cast Hathaway in the late-’90s/early-’00s show ‘Get Real’, echoed Morong’s sentiment, stating that she has never overseen any sort of inappropriate or unprofessional chemistry read.
Avy Kaufman, casting director for ‘Brokeback Mountain’, another film in which Hathaway starred, also expressed no recollection of any similar kissing auditions during the casting process for the 2005 romance film. Kaufman emphasized that the casting process prioritizes the comfort and professionalism of the actors involved, and that such uncomfortable or invasive practices would never be tolerated.
Hathaway’s initial claims had led to speculation that the kissing auditions may have taken place during the casting process for ‘Princess Diaries’, as she had previously stated that the chemistry test in question was for a project in the early 2000s. However, with the casting directors’ denials, the specifics of her experience remain unclear.
Despite Hathaway’s anecdotal account, it is important to note that these kissing auditions, if they did indeed occur, may have been isolated incidents and not representative of the industry as a whole. The casting directors’ denials provide reassurance that the majority of auditions are conducted professionally and respectfully, prioritizing the well-being and comfort of the actors involved.
