“Why did she agree to this”: Nicholas Galitzine Film Gains Traction For All the Wrong Reasons as Fans Try To Undermine Anne Hathaway
David Craig
Updated on April 03, 2026
Anne Hathaway is one of the most respected and talented actresses in Hollywood. She has made a name for herself through her work in some extremely critically acclaimed projects, that have helped her get the A-list status she is known for today. While all of her films have some uniqueness, her recent movie with Nicholas Galitzine, The Idea of You, is getting attention for all the wrong reasons.
The film has quite a unique premise for the romantic-comedy genre in film, however, book readers have become quite familiar with it. Unfortunately, some fans find it difficult to understand why exactly Hathaway decided to be a part of this film. Many even think the decision is solely a financial one.
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Nicholas Galitzine’s upcoming film, The Idea of You, has gotten much attention from all corners of the internet. The film follows the story of a 40-year-old divorced woman, who takes her daughter to Coachella, only to fall for the lead singer of a popular boyband. The plot is quite unique and, as many have said, a mother living out every teenage girl’s fantasy.
While the jokes were all in good fun, many fans have started to cross some lines. Recently, with the release of the film’s trailer, many fans have taken to X to talk about how they think the film is ridiculous.
this is so unserious😭
— ☆ (@realonx1) March 7, 2024
Literally no one would say anything bc they look the same fucking age. She’s doing it for the compliments alone.
— Shoot the Sh*t (@NLNShootTheShit) March 7, 2024
no fr the academy award winner being in this film is so silly
— 𝓥. 🤍 (@victoriasighs) March 6, 2024
The biggest question that many were brought up was why is Anne Hathaway a part of it. Many believe movies like these to be beneath her and wonder if the only reason she joined the cast was because the film brought her a big check.
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Many Think Anne Hathaway’s Decision To Be Perfectly In Character
While it is true that Anne Hathaway is known for many critically acclaimed projects like Interstellar, Les Misérables, and The Dark Knight Rises, saying that romantic films are out of character for her could not be further from the truth. The actress has famously been a part of films like Princess Diaries, One Day, and Love and Other Drugs, which have romance as a very big plot point.
Anne has a lot of unserious silly romcoms in her filmography tho?
— cherry (@timtamt0mcruise) March 6, 2024
This movie isn’t a silly rom-com,it’s sad. And if anyone here read the book would know that! It’s about can women in their 40s have it all and why women are always blamed for everything!
— AnitaG (@anchyg7) March 7, 2024
SUGGESTEDDon’t u think sometimes actors just do stuff for fun ? Maybe she read the script and was like “wow this is ridiculous haha I’m in”
— Philiam (@Lighhter) March 7, 2024
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Many pointed out exactly this, stating that it is odd that the actress’s intentions for joining the film are getting undermined. Some pointed out that the book that the film is based on is an exact criticism of the kind of behavior the internet is showing towards Hathaway. They pointed out how older women cannot do anything without being shamed for it.
