Anne Hathaway receives Quran: The London premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 turned unexpectedly emotional when Oscar-winning actor Anne Hathaway received
a copy of the Quran from a fan on the red carpet. The brief moment quickly went viral online, sparking conversation about the reason behind the gesture.
Anne Hathaway attended the high-profile event ahead of the film’s global release on May 1, reuniting with several stars from the original 2006 hit. The sequel also features returning cast members, including Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, while new additions such as Justin Theroux and Kenneth Branagh join the cast.
Why did Anne Hathaway receive a Quran from fan?
During the premiere on April 22, a fan approached the actress and handed her a copy of the Quran. Instead of appearing uncomfortable, Anne accepted the book warmly. “Thank you so much. That’s very kind,” she said while receiving the religious text. The fan then asked her to read it, to which the Interstellar actor nodded and indicated that she would.
Check out Anne Hathaway’s video below!
A fan gifts Anne Hathaway a copy of the Quran at ‘THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2’ London premiere after she said “inshallah” in an interview.
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The moment appears to connect to a recent interview Anne Hathaway gave to People magazine. While discussing her hopes for the future, the actor used the phrase “Inshallah,” an Arabic expression meaning “God willing.” Reflecting on her life and ambitions, Anne said, “I want to have a long, healthy life, Inshallah. I hope so.”
Netizens react to Anne Hathaway’s viral video
The interaction sparked a wave of online discussion. Many users praised Anne’s calm and gracious response. One viewer wrote on X, “Anne handled that with such genuine grace. One casual ‘inshallah’ and a fan brings the full Glorious Quran to the Prada premiere. Peak wholesome fan moment!” Another user commented, “said one word in an interview and someone showed up with a WHOLE quran at the premiere. ppl move fast.” A user even wrote, “I don’t understand this over reaction she said one word. So cringe.”
Others also defended the moment from overinterpretation. One post read, “It’s kinda sweet, shows how much that one word meant to someone. She looked surprised but took it with a smile no big drama.”
