Hathaway surprised many after casually using the phrase “Inshallah” — an Arabic expression meaning “God willing” while reflecting on aging and life.
HOLLYWOOD actress Anne Hathaway has once again captured the internet’s attention, not for a cinematic role, but for the casual use of a single, meaningful phrase.
During a recent interview with People magazine, the Oscar-winning actress surprised fans by incorporating the word “Inshallah”, an Arabic expression meaning “God willing”, into a reflection on life and the passage of time.
Speaking to the magazine’s editor-in-chief, Charlotte Triggs, Hathaway shared her grounded perspective on growing older.
“I just feel like you can either fear ageing or you can fear dying young. I just really want to, hopefully, live and enjoy a life. I want to have a long, healthy life. Inshallah, I hope so,” she said.
The candid moment instantly went viral after being shared on TikTok, where the clip has amassed nearly four million views and thousands of comments from a global audience.
Fans expressed a mixture of pleasant surprise and admiration for the unexpected cultural crossover.
Many were delighted to see a Western icon adopt a phrase so deeply rooted in Middle Eastern and Muslim culture.
The comment section was filled with witty references to her filmography and general praise for her poise:
“Inshallah my princess of Genovia!!” joked one user, referencing Hathaway’s breakout role in The Princess Diaries.
“Inshallah? Also she is so stunning,” another added, while a third wrote: “The ‘Inshallah’ knocked me off my feet.”
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