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Updated Apr 28, 2026Who is Anne Hathaway's Husband? A Glimpse Into Their Relationship Timeline
"I knew from the second I met him that he was the love of my life."
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When it comes to Hollywood love stories, there's something particularly special about Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman. Hathaway has long been a household name, captivating audiences in everything from The Princess Diaries to Les Misérables. Meanwhile, Anne Hathaway's husband has followed a quieter (yet equally intriguing) path as an actor, film producer and jewelry designer.
This famous couple first crossed paths in 2008, and Hathaway has said she knew instantly that he was the one. Since then, their story has unfolded with an engagement, a romantic California wedding, the arrival of two children and more than a decade of partnership away from the spotlight. That being said, here's what we know about Anne Hathaway's relationship and the love story she and her husband continue to write together.
- Anne Hathaway is married to Adam Shulman. They have been together since 2008.
- Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman met in 2008 at the Palm Springs Film Festival.
- Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman got married on September 29, 2012, in Big Sur, California.
- Anne Hathaway and her husband share two children together: Jonathan and Jack.
In this article:
- Who is Anne Hathaway's Husband, Adam Shulman?
- How Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman Met
- Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman's Relationship Timeline
- Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman's Engagement
- Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman's Wedding
- Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman's Children
- How the Couple Handles Life in the Spotlight
Who is Anne Hathaway's Husband, Adam Shulman?
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Adam Shulman is "a great cook and an early riser," according to Hathaway's recent interview with Vogue. He's also a New York-born actor, film producer and jewelry designer. Shulman holds a B.A. in theater from Brown University and has appeared in a few roles, including NBC's American Dreams. He co‑owns a jewelry brand, James Banks Design.
How Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman Met
The Devil Wears Prada actress met her now-husband at the Palm Springs Film Festival in 2008. "I knew from the second I met him that he was the love of my life," the actress told Harper's Bazaar UK. "I also knew that I couldn't have met him at a worse time," she continued.
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"I took my trust out for a ridiculous joyride with him. [I told him,] 'I believe, because I need to believe, that what just happened to me was the exception and not the rule, and that people are good and you are a good person, because I feel it. And so I am not in a good place right now, but I'm going with this.' And he has never hurt me. And I was right. It was scary. But as the days wore on it kept on getting better and better. I found that the love I found for him made me more trusting of everyone, and the more I started to see who I had become. I had lost track of myself during those years and I actually started to see who I had become and that's... that's when things got tricky and ugly. Having to forgive myself."
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman's Relationship Timeline
Here are a few key moments that have defined Anne Hathaway's relationship with her husband, Adam Shulman.
January 2008: Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman first meet
The couple first met at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, which was held in Palm Springs from January 3, 2008, to January 14, 2008.
February 2012: Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman throw an engagement party
According to People, the couple celebrated their engagement at a party in New York in February 2012 with 125 friends and family members.
September 2012: Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman get married
On September 29, 2012, Shulman and Hathaway tied the knot with a low-key wedding in Big Sur. The occasion was kept intimate, with just over 150 friends and family members in attendance.
March 2016: Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman welcome a baby
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Shulman and Hathway welcomed their first son, Jonathan Rosebanks Shulman.
May 9, 2019: Anne Hathaway gets her Hollywood Walk of Fame star
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On May 9, 2019, Hathaway got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Shulman was right by her side as it was revealed.
November 2019: Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman welcome a second child
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Shulman and Hathway welcome a second child, another son, Jack Shulman.
February 2023: Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman appear together at a premiere
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The couple was photographed together at the She Came to Me premiere at the Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany.
April 2024: Adam Shulman accompanies Anne Hathaway to The Idea of You screening
Shulman showed his support for Hathaway by accompanying her to the screening of 2024's new favorite rom-com, The Idea of You.
April 2025: Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman attend Gigi Hadid's 30th birthday party
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Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman were seen attending Gigi Hadid's 30th birthday at Le Chalet in New York City's Midtown.
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman's Engagement
When exactly Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman agreed to get married hasn't been shared publicly, but we do know that the couple celebrated their engagement at a party in New York. According to reports by People, the occasion took place in February 2012 with 125 friends and family members.
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Hathaway's emerald-cut ring, set on a thin diamond-studded band, was designed in part by Kwiat. "Adam did work with us to design a ring that he knew Anne would love," owner Greg Kwiat told People. "He had a very strong vision for what he knew Anne would love."
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman's Wedding
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman had their wedding in California back in September 2012. According to reports by People, more than 150 guests were invited to celebrate their love story in Big Sur. The festivities kicked off on a Friday with a rehearsal dinner at the Ventana Inn and Spa, and the ceremony took place in a nearby estate.
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman's Children
The couple shares two children together, their sons Jonathan, who was born in 2016, and Jack, who was born in 2019. Hathaway announced both pregnancies on Instagram, but when she announced her second, she opened up about her experience with a personal note to her fans: "For everyone going through infertility and conception hell, please know it was not a straight line to either of my pregnancies," she wrote. "Sending you extra love."
In a March 2024 interview with Vanity Fair, Hathaway discussed why she chose to post. "Given the pain I felt while trying to get pregnant, it would've felt disingenuous to post something all the way happy when I know the story is much more nuanced than that for everyone," she said.
She went on to reveal that she experienced a miscarriage in 2015 while starring in Grounded, a play that actually had her acting out giving birth onstage every night. "I had to keep it real otherwise...So when it did go well for me, having been on the other side of it—where you have to have the grace to be happy for someone—I wanted to let my sisters know, 'You don't have to always be graceful. I see you and I'm with you,'" she said. "It's really hard to want something so much and to wonder if you're doing something wrong," Hathaway added.
In a March 2022 interview with WSJ Magazine, Hathaway explained how becoming a parent changed her as a person. "I didn't feel fully landed and fully here until I was a mom," she said. "It's not like I was lacking integrity, but it made me want to be completely, on every level, true to my word."
Meanwhile, Shulman told People about how much he enjoys every part of fatherhood, including changing diapers. "Every aspect of it is amazing," he said, noting how Hathaway continually amazes him as a mother. "Every day makes me appreciate her more."
How the Couple Handles Life in the Spotlight
Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman seem to handle life in the spotlight by keeping their work and personal lives separate. While they've shared tidbits here and there, for the most part, what happens behind closed doors stays behind closed doors. "It's something I feel is not just essential for my health—I'm on a team, it's my family, and it's not just about me," Hathaway said in a November 2023 interview with Porter.
"My family has needs, and one of the needs of children is that they need to be able to define their own lives," she continued. "It doesn't even occur to me to link the two up, except through gratitude that they serve each other so beautifully. But they serve each other through me, and not through a space that's outside of myself."
