Anne Hathaway said Donatella Versace is “iconic” because she wields her power in a “fun” way.
The Devil Wears Prada actress, 41, praised the 68-year-old fashion design veteran, who continues to spearhead the new Versace Icons campaign alongside Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy.
Anne spoke about filming the promotional material in a new black and white video released on Versace's social media in support of the campaign. We were on set, and we were calling for someone to approve it, and Donatella walked up to us and said, “I approve it. What more do you need?”
“And it’s just… her way of stepping into space and owning her power in a very fun way that energizes you… I don’t know, everyone.
“It feels symbolic to me.”
The video also showed Donatella telling Anne on her Versace set: “You're fierce.”
Anne can also be seen talking about her appearance during the shoot, saying: “I think this hairstyle is pretty iconic. It reminds me of a movie she did when she was 17.”
The actress was also filmed rummaging through clothes racks during filming and threatening to steal the clothes once she was done.
she said jokingly. She said, “I really want to steal this. I want to steal everything, but this one in particular might disappear in my bag on the way home.''
Donatella praised Anne and Cillian, 47, as “very Versace,” adding: “Strong, outspoken and iconic. For me, Anne and Cillian are two of the best actors today. Very talented. , I admire and admire people who are kind and present their best selves.”
Shot by photographer pair Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott and styled by Jacob K., the campaign features the two actors in a variety of outfits, including the Medusa 95 corset leather dress ($4,600) and Anne's denim bustier ($1,325). She is wearing items from the new line. and a barocco-paneled gabardine trench ($2,925) and Kylian tailored suit.
Anne has promoted the brand on numerous red carpet appearances, including at the Met Gala.
She said in a press release announcing the Icon collection: “I have met many Versace women who are powerful, emotionally flexible, ambitious, substantial, funny, fierce, loving, unique, sexy, and… Smart, talented, generous and so much like Donatella.
“I have identified myself as a Versace woman. I am very happy and honored to be recognized as a Versace woman and am thrilled to be reunited with the Versace family in the Icon campaign.”