Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway recently appeared on Popcast, a podcast hosted by The New York Times, where she candidly discussed the condition that affected her eyesight throughout much of her 30s.
During the interview, Hathaway admitted: “This may be too much information, but I was half blind for 10 years.”
According to Hathaway, cataracts severely impacted her vision and left her unable to properly see through her left eye for years. She explained: “It greatly affected my vision. My left eye was basically blind, and eventually I had surgery.”
The actress added that she did not initially realize how much stress the condition had placed on her nervous system until after the operation.
Following surgery, Hathaway shared that her condition stabilized and improved significantly.
Hathaway’s health confession comes shortly after she addressed ongoing speculation about alleged facelift procedures.
Earlier this month, ELLE Magazine released a new interview and photoshoot featuring the actress. Ahead of the interview, Hathaway posted a video on social media showing a hairstyling technique used to create a lifted facial appearance.
The method involved tightly braiding sections near her temples and pinning them back — a styling trick that sparked rumors online claiming the actress had undergone cosmetic surgery.
Speaking about the rumors, Hathaway explained: “We live in a time where people believe their assumptions are facts. Sometimes they’re right, and sometimes they’re not.”
She also revealed that she generally prefers avoiding public explanations and maintaining a more private image.
“I usually prefer to quietly live with some mystery instead of drawing attention to myself. But the speculation became so large that I felt like I should explain the truth.”
The actress clarified that her appearance changes were simply due to hairstyling techniques rather than major cosmetic procedures.
Still, Hathaway added humorously: “I might actually get a facelift someday.”
Following the interview, many fans praised Hathaway for openly discussing both her medical struggles and the pressure celebrities face regarding appearance-related rumors.
The actress has long been admired for her candid personality and willingness to speak honestly about aging, beauty standards, and life in Hollywood.
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