She spent years in front of cameras, attending premieres and starring in major Hollywood productions while quietly dealing with a health problem few people knew about.
Now, Anne Hathaway has revealed that a worsening eye condition affected her throughout much of her 30s, even as her career continued at full speed.
The story was highlighted by LADbible following comments made by the Oscar-winning actor during a recent podcast appearance.
According to the report, Hathaway developed early-onset cataracts, a condition that slowly reduced vision in one eye over several years.
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At one stage, the issue became so severe that she was considered legally blind before eventually undergoing surgery.
The actress later realised how much the condition had been affecting both her physical wellbeing and mental state.
After the operation, she reportedly noticed a significant difference in how calm and comfortable she felt in daily life.
The NHS describes cataracts as a condition where the lens inside the eye gradually becomes cloudy. Although it is more common among older adults, younger people can also develop early cases.
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Common symptoms include:
- blurred vision
- difficulty seeing at night
- sensitivity to bright lights
- colours appearing less vivid
Many fans have expressed surprise that Hathaway continued filming major movies while privately dealing with worsening eyesight.
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