Anne Hathaway Breaks Type in Colossal: What Inspired Her Bold Choice?

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Anne Hathaway’s final film of 2016 was the science fiction black comedy Colossal, directed by Nacho Vigalondo.

Hathaway starred as an unemployed young writer and was the first actress to sign on to the project, even though it had no financial backing.

Anne Hathaway as Gloria and Jason Sudeikis as Oscar in the 2016 science fiction black comedy film ColossalAnne Hathaway as Gloria and Jason Sudeikis as Oscar in the 2016 science fiction black comedy film Colossal (Credit: Voltage Pictures)

She was drawn to the genre-hopping nature of the script, which she compared to her favorite film, the 1999 American surrealist fantasy comedy-drama film Being John Malkovich.

The 2016 science fiction black comedy film Colossal received positive reviews from critics but only grossed $4 million at the box office.

During a Toronto festival interview, Hathaway mentioned how much she would have adored “Colossal” as a teenager.

“I would have loved this movie and felt so cool knowing it existed,” Hathaway said on the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival, adding that “Being John Malkovich” is one of her favorite movies of all time. “I did this one for my 16-year-old self.”

Anne Hathaway’s Post-Baby Red Carpet Look: Sweet, But Not Glam

Anne Hathaway's long-sleeved, lace-beaded number with colorful paillettes and a cold-shoulder design, finished with a ruffled tier hem, is quite a statementAnne Hathaway’s long-sleeved, lace-beaded number with colorful paillettes and a cold-shoulder design, finished with a ruffled tier hem, is quite a statement (Credit: Jaime Espinoza / WENN)

It doesn’t feel like it’s been that long since we featured a pregnant Anne Hathaway out on a morning jog, and now she’s back hitting the red carpet with her 6-month-old son Jonathan in tow.

Anne talked about what it’s been like traveling with her baby as she promoted her latest film, “Colossal,” at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.

Anne Hathaway donning a Rodarte Fall 2016 dress at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival premiere of "Colossal"Anne Hathaway donning a Rodarte Fall 2016 dress at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival premiere of “Colossal” in Canada on September 9, 2016 (Credit: Jaime Espinoza / WENN)

Anne looked stunning post-baby in an embellished lace dress by Rodarte, which she paired with a rectangular clutch and Francesco Russo sandals.

Anne Hathaway shows off her feet in snake embossed leather sandals by Francesco RussoAnne Hathaway shows off her feet in snake-embossed leather sandals by Francesco Russo (Credit: Jaime Espinoza / WENN)

While we think Anne looks lovely, we’re not sure this is the best look for her. The Rodarte dress is gorgeous, but we would have preferred this new mom in something a little more glamorous than sweet.

Anne Hathaway gives interviews about her film "Colossal" in a Rodarte dressAnne Hathaway gives interviews about her film “Colossal” in a Rodarte dress (Credit: Jaime Espinoza / WENN)

Contrary to what we expected, the actress proclaimed that her son was “an easy baby,” which made traveling “as easy as it can be.”

The actress also talked about her upcoming all-female “Ocean’s 8” filming and how she’s looking forward to getting to know Rihanna better.

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