Anne Hathaway's secret decade-long medical condition left her nearly blind throughout her 30s
Anne Hathaway revealed that she struggled with a secret medical condition that left her nearly blind in one eye for a decade. The actress shared her experience of living with an early-onset cataract during an appearance on The New York Times' podcast 'Popcast.' After undergoing surgery at the age of 40, she now appreciates her vision more than ever.
- ▪Anne Hathaway was legally blind in one eye for ten years due to an early-onset cataract.
- ▪She underwent surgery at the age of 40 to correct her vision.
- ▪Hathaway described her current vision as a 'miracle' and expressed gratitude for her ability to see.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 17:22:55 -0400 |
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Entertainment Anne Hathaway's secret decade-long medical condition left her nearly blind throughout her 30s The 'Devil Wears Prada 2' star shared the news on The New York Times' 'Popcast' podcast By Christina Dugan Ramirez Fox News Published May 25, 2026 5:22pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines of May 21 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Anne Hathaway battled a secret medical condition for ten years before finally undergoing surgery.
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