Anne Hathaway impresses Jimmy Fallon by demonstrating her hair-raising 'primal scream' from 'Eileen'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Anne Hathaway brought her charisma and humor to 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon', discussing her New Jersey roots and demonstrating a spine-chilling 'primal scream' from her latest film, 'Eileen'.
The evening began with Fallon congratulating Hathaway on her recent Independent Spirit Award nomination, eliciting cheers from the audience.
Anne Hathaway acknowledges team 'Eileen' and embraces quirky Jersey roots
Hathaway graciously acknowledged her co-stars and director, sharing her excitement about the recognition.
The conversation swiftly transitioned to Hathaway's New Jersey upbringing, prompting Fallon to humorously quiz her about intriguing facts from her childhood.
In a fun exchange, Hathaway addressed claims from the internet, debunking stories about winning town talent shows and free-throw contests.
She vividly described her singing performance at a Kiwanis Club talent show, evoking laughter with her nostalgic storytelling.
Hathaway quipped, "It was the Knights of Columbus sponsored a free-throw competition when I was 10, maybe, And I won the first round But then I choked when we got to states and so I did not win, but I won a little bit"
Anne Hathaway recalls her eccentric costume
Revealing details about her eccentric performance attire, Hathaway recounted her costume, courtesy of her resourceful mother, and her endearing yet comical experience during the talent show.
She said, "My mom went to a thrift store, and she got me this little white bolero jacket, a bolero jacket is one that comes to here with this, like, tiny, little collar. And then, guys, she took red and black felt and cut music notes and glued them on and then glued glitter on top of that."
Anne Hathaway praises 'Eileen' collaborators on 'The Tonight Show'
Switching gears to her film 'Eileen', Hathaway expressed her gratitude for the positive reception of the movie and praised her co-star, Thomasin McKenzie, while highlighting director William Oldroyd's talent and the film's captivating score by Richard Reed Parry from 'Arcade Fire.'
She quipped, "Thomasin McKenzie she's incredible I know her very well now, she's a joy and Like, this film was super-duper intense,She's amazing. She's a young actress She was in 'Jojo Rabbit.' She was in 'Old She's been in so many films. 'Power of the Dog.' She's incredible She's got a face like it's carved from moondus"
The highlight of the conversation arrived when Hathaway discussed her 'primal scream' scenes, humorously reflecting on the odd coincidence of portraying psychologists in two consecutive films that feature intense screams.
She demonstrated the chilling scream, leaving Fallon and the audience in awe.
In a spontaneous and engaging moment, Hathaway invited Fallon and the audience to join her in a collective primal scream, emphasizing its therapeutic and liberating effect.
Wrapping up the segment, Hathaway treated the audience to a sneak peek of her character's intense scream from 'Eileen', showcasing her versatility and depth as an actress.
The film 'Eileen,' set in the '60s, promises a gripping tale amid the holiday season and features Hathaway's stellar performance alongside Thomasin McKenzie. The movie is currently showing in theaters.
