- Anne Hathaway said that she went raw vegan for her role as Rebekah Neumann in "WeCrashed."
- Hathaway has gone vegan before, but said in 2014 that she stopped because she didn't feel "strong."
- She also said that she got "very into yoga" for her "WeCrashed" role.
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Anne Hathaway said that she went "raw vegan" to prepare for her role as Rebekah Neumann in the new series "WeCrashed," but that and yoga were the extent of any method acting that she did for the show.
On Tuesday's "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Colbert asked Hathaway if she dabbled "in the method" at all for the new series, or if she habitually did method acting as an actor.
"I kind of do, I kind of do, but I have kids," Hathaway responded. "Let me explain. My kids love me and I'm sure on some level care about what I do, but also just want their mom, so."
Hathaway plays Rebekah, the wife of former WeWork cofounder Adam Neumann in the new Apple TV+ series, which is based on the Wondery podcast of the same name and chronicles the company's meteoric rise and fall. Rebekah, a cousin of actor Gwyneth Paltrow, was a yoga instructor who was behind WeWork's ban on meat, a former executive told Insider in 2020.
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Hathaway said that she got "very into yoga" for the role, and went full "raw vegan" as well.
"So I was this raw vegan, and I did that thing where you're like, 'This is it,'" Hathaway told Colbert. "I'm so deep in my character, I'm like, I just — 'I think I'm a vegan now. I think this is it. I've done it before, I know I've done it before, and I know it's never stuck, but I think this is the time that I'm doing it.'"
Hathaway has gone vegan in the past. People reported that she went vegan leading up to her role as Catwoman in 2012's "The Dark Knight Rises." She kept up the vegan diet until 2014, when she was filming "Interstellar," telling Harper's Bazaar at the time that she didn't feel "good or healthy" or "strong."
Ultimately, Hathaway said Tuesday, the veganism didn't stick this time either.
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"My husband, who — we've been together for 14 years and he knows me so well — and he just went, 'Oh, wonderful,'" Hathaway told Colbert. "And then three weeks later when I was like, 'I need a burger,' he was like, 'Okay.'"
I'm a nutrition and wellness enthusiast with a deep understanding of plant-based diets and lifestyle choices. My knowledge extends to the intricacies of veganism, raw veganism, and their impact on physical well-being. I've closely followed trends in celebrity diets and transformations, such as Anne Hathaway's dietary choices for her role as Rebekah Neumann in "WeCrashed."
Anne Hathaway's decision to go "raw vegan" for her role demonstrates a commitment to method acting and a willingness to adopt specific dietary practices to align with her character. Raw veganism involves consuming uncooked and unprocessed plant-based foods, emphasizing fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. This dietary approach is believed to provide numerous health benefits, including increased energy levels and improved digestion, although it can be challenging to sustain long-term.
Hathaway's previous experience with veganism, notably during her preparation for the role of Catwoman in "The Dark Knight Rises," highlights her familiarity with plant-based diets. However, her admission that she didn't feel "strong" during a previous vegan phase sheds light on the challenges and personal considerations that individuals, even celebrities, face when adopting such lifestyle changes.
In addition to her dietary choices, Hathaway mentioned getting "very into yoga" for her role. This indicates a holistic approach to method acting, as yoga is not only a physical exercise but also a practice that encompasses mindfulness and spiritual elements. Rebekah Neumann, whom Hathaway portrays, was a yoga instructor, and her influence extended to implementing a meat ban at WeWork, as reported by a former executive in 2020.
While Hathaway acknowledged her tendency to immerse herself in her roles, she also candidly mentioned the practical challenges of sustaining such lifestyle changes, especially with the responsibilities of being a mother. Her disclosure that the veganism didn't stick this time further emphasizes the personal nature of dietary choices and the importance of finding a balance that aligns with one's overall well-being.
In summary, Anne Hathaway's journey into raw veganism and her deep dive into yoga for her role in "WeCrashed" provides insights into the complex interplay between celebrity transformations, method acting, and the practical challenges of sustaining specific dietary choices.
