'This is so sweet': Internet praises Anne Hathaway for her emotional reaction during Barbra Streisand's SAG Awards speech

Anne Hathaway's emotional reaction during Barbra Streisand's Lifetime Achievement Award acceptance at the 2024 SAG Awards has set the internet abuzz
PUBLISHED FEB 25, 2024
Hathaway enthusiastically applauded Streisand along with the star-studded crowd, who honored the Hollywood icon with a rousing two-minute standing ovation (Getty Images)
Hathaway enthusiastically applauded Streisand along with the star-studded crowd, who honored the Hollywood icon with a rousing two-minute standing ovation (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Legendary entertainer Barbra Streisand received one of the most emotional ovations ever given at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday night, February 24. However, it wasn't just the honoree who was moved to tears at the star-studded ceremony.

Actress and audience member Anne Hathaway was also visibly shaken up watching Streisand accept the prestigious SAG Lifetime Achievement Award.

As footage and reactions from the poignant event spread online, fans praised "queen" Hathaway for her watery-eyed display of support for the groundbreaking singer and film star, as per Entertainment Tonight.



 

Anne Hathaway gets emotional as Barbra Streisand was honored with the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award

As Streisand, 81, walked up to the podium following glowing video tributes from presenters Jennifer Aniston and Bradley Cooper, the cameras panned to Hathaway in the audience.

With tears welling up in her eyes, the 41-year-old actress was clearly overwhelmed by the montage celebrating Streisand’s prolific decades-long career.

Hathaway enthusiastically applauded Streisand along with the star-studded crowd, who honored the Hollywood icon with a rousing two-minute standing ovation. Streisand appeared humbled and gratified by the outpouring of admiration from her peers.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24: Barbra Streisand accepts the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award onstage during the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
Barbra Streisand appeared humbled and gratified by the outpouring of admiration from her peers (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

Preceding this heartfelt moment, Hathaway, known for her roles in 'The Princess Diaries' and 'The Devil Wears Prada,' graced the stage with her co-stars from the latter, presenting an award to Jeremy Allen White for 'The Bear.'

The reunion not only showcased their camaraderie but also injected a dose of humor as Hathaway, Meryl Streep, and Emily Blunt seamlessly slipped back into their iconic characters.

On stage, the trio rekindled the essence of the 2006 film, engaging in a lighthearted banter that delighted both the audience and fans of the beloved movie.

"Meryl and Miranda Priestly are sort of like twins," remarked Blunt. "I don't think I'm anything like..." Streep began responding. "No, no. That wasn't a question," Hathaway interjected, quoting Streep's character.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 24: Anne Hathaway attends the 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on February 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/FilmMagic)
Anne Hathaway got emotional as Barbra Streisand was honored with the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award (Photo by Monica Schipper/FilmMagic)

Internet erupts with praise for Anne Hathaway after her heartfelt reaction

Upon learning of Hathaway's heartfelt reaction, the internet swiftly erupted in praise for the actress.

One user on X exclaimed, "Queens supporting queens." Another user chimed in, describing her as "One of the most beautiful women to grace this earth."



 



 

An individual expressed their sentiment, stating, "This is so sweet." Another observer couldn't help but remark, "She's so adorable."

A user elevated the admiration, proclaiming, "Anna Hathway the greatest queen, what a woman."



 



 



 

Meanwhile, one user kept it simple yet emphatic, declaring, "QUEEN."



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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