Anne Hathaway is the Hollywood royalty who has donned different hats in her two-decades-long career, from the queen of romantic comedies to the princess of Genovia. While Oscar-winning fame takes centre stage, her romantic escapades have been quite the buzz.

Hathaway’s marriage to jewellery designer Adam Shulman has been closely followed, but she had a series of notable relationships before her happily ever after. For someone so private, her dating history is a fascinating mix of co-stars and more glamorous names.

Here is a list of Anne Hathaway’s most important relationships, from the early days of her Hollywood career to the present and her husband, Adam Shulman.

Anne Hathaway Dating Timeline

Topher Grace (1999–2001)
Scott Sartiano (2002)
James Holzier (2002)
Hugh Dancy (2002–2004)
Raffaello Follieri (2004–2008)
Josh Lucas (2008)
Adam Shulman (2008–present)

Breaking Down Her Past Relationships

Topher Grace (1999–2001)
Occupation: Actor
How They Met: Theater production

Pre-Princess Diaries Success, Hathaway reportedly dated That ’70s Show actor Topher Grace. The two publicly made their first appearance as a couple at the 1999 Teen Choice Awards and broke up just as her stardom skyrocketed. The two reappeared together in the 2010 Valentine’s Day film.

Scott Sartiano (2002)
Profession: Restaurateur
Dating Location: Unknown

After the Princess Diaries movie, Hathaway started dating New York-based restaurateur Scott Sartiano. She was seen publicly accompanying him in 2002, though she never went public with information about their relationship.

James Holzier (2002)
Profession: Actor
Dating Location: Unknown

There is an unsubstantiated rumor that James Holzier and Hathaway had a fling, but neither addressed the rumors and Holzier never gained much further exposure.

Hugh Dancy (2002–2004)
Profession: Actor
Location: Ella Enchanted movie set

Hathaway and Dancy’s chemistry on-screen translated into real life. In a 2004 interview, Hathaway revealed that she felt a spark during Dancy’s audition. The couple dated for two years before eventually parting ways on amicable terms.

Raffaello Follieri (2004–2008)
Profession: Real Estate Developer
How they Met: Mutual friend

Her most publicised affair before marrying Shulman was with Italian tycoon Raffaello Follieri. According to reports, their seemingly perfect relationship went sour when Follieri was arrested for fraud in 2008. Hathaway had distanced herself and had called off the relationship a few weeks before his arrest.

Josh Lucas (2008)
Occupation: Actor
How they met: On a film set

After breaking up with Follieri, Hathaway dated actor Josh Lucas from the hit film Sweet Home Alabama. Their romance captured much attention, but it failed to sustain.

Adam Shulman: The Love of Her Life
Hathaway met Adam Shulman, an actor, producer, and jewellery designer, at the 2008 Palm Springs Film Festival. Their romance blossomed, culminating in a Big Sur wedding in 2012. Hathaway describes Shulman as her “soulmate,” crediting him for bringing immense joy into her life.

The couple had their first son, Jonathan, in 2016, and their second son, Jack, in 2019, after Hathaway’s public struggles with fertility. Even though the family is growing, Hathaway and Shulman keep their personal lives private, valuing their intimate relationship.

Hathaway’s journey through love is as remarkable as her illustrious career, with each relationship shaping the star she is today.