Anne Hathaway Opens Up About Hosting The Oscars: The Real Challenge

As the Academy Awards continue their frantic search for a new host after Kevin Hart stepped down due to backlash over past offensive tweets, Anne Hathaway is giving us an inside look at what it's really like to host the Oscars. It's not as glamorous as you might think. Anne, who co-hosted the 2011 Oscars with James Franco, revealed that the most challenging part wasn’t during the live event itself—it came the next day.

The 36-year-old actress, known for her role in Les Misérables, told ET that the toughest part was waking up the morning after the Oscars and finding out how she and James performed. "It feels nice, everybody tells you it's going well while you're doing it. While you're doing it, it's like doing anything, you know?" she explained. The pressure of hosting such a high-profile event is immense, but the real nerves kick in after the show ends.

Looking Back: Anne’s Take on the Oscars

Anne continued, reflecting on the experience with a sense of gratitude. "My approach to all this stuff is really simple: we’re lucky. Whether or not it does well or it bombs, this is the stuff of dreams. This is not something to get upset about," she said. She acknowledged that while hosting the Oscars is an incredible opportunity, there’s still that moment of vulnerability when the reviews come in. "Now, that being said, when it really bombs, it does sting a bit. But I think it might end up being a net positive over life," she added. She believes the lessons she learned—about trust and timing—are invaluable and will serve her well in the long run.

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