Key Takeaways:
– Acclaimed actress Anne Hathaway reveals her early aspiration to become a nun.
– Hathaway shares her commitment to follow through with personal interests to the hilt.
– Hathaway’s early career choice is surprisingly similar to Hollywood star Tom Cruise’s.
– Cruise had a strong Catholic faith as a teenager and aimed to join priesthood.
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Versatile Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway has always been known for her profound dedication towards her roles, from portraying Catwoman in The Dark Knight trilogy to Mia Thermopolis in The Princess Diaries. Known for her impeccable versatility, the Oscar-winning actress has been associated with numerous iconic projects and characters. However, in a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Hathaway revealed a surprising career aspiration from her past, revealing a significant similarity she shares with another significant Hollywood personality, Tom Cruise.
Behind the Spotlight: Hathaway’s Early Aspiration
“When I love something, I imagine myself doing it to the hilt,” the actress emphatically admits, reflecting her strong commitment to her passions. Beyond her lauded Hollywood career, she opened up about her early desire to become a part of the Catholic Church as a nun.
As a child, Hathaway grew up in a Roman Catholic household and developed a deep relationship with God. She credited this bond for her initial inclination towards the spiritual profession. However, with time, she learned that while her faith could stay intact, she didn’t have to become a nun.
Star Parallels: Tom Cruise’s Similar Interests
In the Hollywood landscape, Hathaway isn’t alone in her intended faith-based career. Sharing this unexpected similarity is superstar Tom Cruise, who was also notably interested in pursuing the Catholic priesthood in his adolescent years.
According to Shane Dempler, a long-time friend of Cruise’s, “He had a very strong Catholic faith. We went to Mass, spent time in the chapel, and enjoyed the priests’ tales.” Indeed, Cruise was so engrossed in the priesthood lifestyle that he studied to become a Catholic priest at the Franciscan seminary in Ohio during his teenage years.
However, a significant turn of events saw Cruise being ousted from the seminary, only to later become one of Hollywood’s leading stars. Cruise’s faith and his strong connection to the Catholic Church echo Hathaway’s sentiments about her early ties to the Catholic Church.
Final Thoughts
Anne Hathaway’s recent disclosure about her early aspiration provides a unique perspective on the Oscar-winning actress’s life beyond the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. The insight into her personal journey, as well as the surprising parallel with Tom Cruise’s past, proves that much goes on behind the screen that the audience often remains oblivious to.
Both these acclaimed stars, despite their early divergent paths, found their true calling in the acting world where they have since embellished the silver screen with their phenomenal performances. They underpin the belief that even though life may direct us towards different routes, we often end up where we are destined to be. And in the case of Hathaway and Cruise, Hollywood was their true calling.
