Oscar-winning actor Anne Hathaway has opened up about a certain practice she faced early in her film career that she now finds outdated and uncomfortable. The Les Miserables actor revealed that during the 2000s, it was common for casting directors to ask actors to engage in “make out” sessions with multiple potential co-stars to test for on-screen chemistry, according to E! News. “It was considered normal to ask an actor to make out with other actors to test for chemistry, which is actually the worst way to do it (sic),” the 41-year-old actor disclosed in an interview. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anne Hathaway (@annehathaway) Anne, known for her roles in films like The Princess Diaries and The Devil Wears Prada, described feeling uneasy about the situation. “I thought, ‘Is there something wrong with me?’ because I wasn’t excited. I thought it sounded gross,” she recalled. ALSO READ Rekha had a ‘massive income tax raid’ on first day of Utsav shoot but refused to leave set, recalls Shekhar Suman: ‘Let them do their job, I’ll do mine’ Despite her discomfort, the actor felt pressure to comply, fearing being labelled as “difficult.” “It wasn’t a power play,” she clarified adding, “No one was trying to be awful or hurt me. It was just a very different time, and now we know better.” Now with more experience and influence in the industry, Anne is advocating for change. As a producer on her latest project The Idea of You, she ensured that such practices were left behind. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anne Hathaway (@annehathaway) The film, based on Robinne Lee's novel, follows the romance between a 40-year-old art gallery owner, Solene (played by Anne), and Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), the 24-year-old lead singer of a boy band. When casting for the role opposite her, Anne didn't need a kiss test to confirm Nicholas' suitability. “I remember laughing when Nick walked in because he was so ridiculously perfect for the part,” she shared. ALSO READ Aamir Khan was initially apprehensive about debut film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’s quality: ‘Saw only the flaws’ Addressing rumours that Hayes Campbell was inspired by Harry Styles, Nicholas dismissed them outright. “Everyone needs to chill,” she urged. Nicholas echoed her sentiments, emphasising the originality of the character. The Idea of You is slated for release on May 2 this year.
