Anne Hathaway's 'Inshallah' moment during interview delights internet
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Los Angeles: Anne Hathaway surprised fans by casually using "Inshallah"—"if God wills"—while discussing ageing during promotions for The Devil Wears Prada 2, sparking viral joy online.
In a People interview, the 43-year-old reflected on her 40s' calmer outlook: "One of the things that I love about being in my 40s is I don’t get so swept up in things anymore. I used to really not understand that phrase, ‘Take it with a grain of salt.’ There’s no salt. Every high was so high, every low was so low. And now, I really value the chill. It’s hard won, and I really value it. I’ve never been this age. So let’s just like, you know, figure it out. You still never know what’s coming around the corner. I just really want to hopefully live for, and enjoy a life. I want to have a long, healthy life. Inshallah, I hope so."
The clip exploded across TikTok, X, and Instagram, with reactions like "Inshallah, Princess of Genovia," "Masha Allah sister Anne," and praise for her correct pronunciation and forehead touch.
Anne is certainly not the first American celebrity to use the Arabic word. Drake rapped it in 2018's "Diplomatic Immunity"; Joe Biden quipped it during the 2024 debate, grilling Trump on taxes—"When? Inshallah?"
The moment gained extra buzz after Sabrina Carpenter's startled Coachella reaction to Arab zaghrouta ululation.
