How Anne Hathaway Transformed Into a Pop Star (Featuring FKA twigs)

About this episode

A lively conversation with Anne Hathaway about her role as a pop singer in the film 'Mother Mary' and her evolution as an artist.

A lively conversation with the Oscar-winning actress about her role as a Taylor Swift-Lady Gaga hybrid pop singer (with songs by Charli XCX and twigs, who makes an interview cameo!) in the new A24 film “Mother Mary,” plus: “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and how Hathaway shook off her old, awkward self. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People in this episode

Guest: Fka Twigs

Topics covered

• Anne Hathaway
• FKA twigs
• pop music
• film
• Mother Mary

Keywords

• Taylor Swift
• Lady Gaga
• Charli XCX
• The Devil Wears Prada 2

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Mother Mary, The New York Times app

Books & works: Oscar, Mother Mary, The Devil Wears Prada 2

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