Anne Hathaway to receive prestigious American Riviera Award

Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway is set to receive the prestigious American Riviera Award at the 42nd Santa Barbara International Film Festival in recognition of her contribution to American cinema.

The Oscar-winning actress will be honoured on February 5, 2027, during a special evening featuring clips from her film career and an onstage conversation at the historic Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara.

Hathaway has returned to the awards spotlight for her performance as Penelope in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster The Odyssey, in which she stars alongside Matt Damon.

Santa Barbara International Film Festival executive director Roger Durling praised Hathaway’s versatility, dedication and acting abilities. He described her performance in The Odyssey as one of the finest of her career, highlighting its emotional depth and complexity.

The American Riviera Award recognises performers who have made significant contributions to American cinema. Previous recipients include Ethan Hawke, Zoe Saldaña, Mark Ruffalo, Brendan Fraser, Kristen Stewart, Sandra Bullock and Jeff Bridges.

Hathaway has built an impressive career across comedy and drama. Her notable films include The Princess Diaries, The Devil Wears Prada, Brokeback Mountain, Rachel Getting Married and Les Misérables. Her performance in the latter earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, alongside several other major honours.

The actress has also enjoyed a busy 2026, with projects including Mother Mary, The Devil Wears Prada 2, The End of Oak Street and Verity.

Her upcoming projects include Alone at Dawn, Days of Thunder 2 and The Princess Diaries 3. She has also expanded her work behind the camera through her production company, Somewhere Pictures.