Anne Hathaway Serves Princess of Genovia Vibes in Gold Ball Gown and Jaw-Dropping Jewels at Shanghai Bvlgari Event

Mar. 15, 2025

Anne Hathaway.Photo:VCG/VCG via Getty

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Anne Hathawayis upholding her role as Princess of Genovia.

As the long-awaitedthirdPrincess Diariesmoviegets underway, Hathaway, 42, showed off a stunningly regal look in Shanghai that Queen Clarisse would certainly approve of.

At the opening ceremony of Bvlgari Infinity Serpents Exhibition on Wednesday, Jan. 8, the actress — who is an ambassador for the jewelry brand — shined in a metallic gold ball gown and dazzling jewels.

Hathaway’s dress featured a structured bodice and voluminous skirt that barely fell just short of her ankles, showing off her matching metallic pumps.

Anne Hathaway.VCG/VCG via Getty

At the center of the glamorous look was an intricate serpent necklace, the brand’s trademark design.

Hathaway also posed with actress Liu Yifei, who opted for a black strapless gown with a sheer bodice and floral embroidery. Yifei, 37, wore her own serpent necklace, plus a matching bracelet.

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Anne Hathaway and Liu Yifei.VCG/VCG via Getty

Meanwhile, one of her character’s looks from the firstPrincess Diariesmovie seemed to get a red carpet refresh from her friend and former costarJeremy Strongat the 2025 Golden Globes, and the actress took the opportunity topoke funat the ensemble.

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“Sweetheart, I’m not mad you borrowed it but I didn’t totally realize you were going to change the col… anyway, not important, congrats on your well deserved nom for The Apprentice!!! 💚,” Hathaway wrote in the caption. She and theSuccessionstar have shared a years-long friendship that began during the making the 2019 filmSerenity.Fans got a kick out of Hathaway’s joke.

“Put some respect on Mia Thermopolis !!!!,” said another.

A third wrote, “Who wore it better? (Don’t answer, we already know).”

source: people.com