{"id":545547,"date":"2026-04-23T00:06:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T00:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/545547\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T00:06:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T00:06:10","slug":"anne-hathaway-gifted-koran-at-london-premiere-after-inshallah-row","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/545547\/","title":{"rendered":"Anne Hathaway gifted Koran at London premiere after \u2018Inshallah\u2019 row"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anne Hathaway appeared to have been handed a copy of the Koran by a fan at the London premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2, days after her use of the phrase \u201cInshallah\u201d in an interview<\/a> sparked widespread online debate.<\/p>\n

Footage circulating on social media appears to show the Oscar-winning actress accepting the religious text while an individual speaks to her, with the brief exchange quickly going viral.<\/p>\n

The moment comes after Ms Hathaway used the Arabic expression, meaning \u201cGod willing\u201d, during a recent interview about her hopes for the future.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to have a long, healthy life, Inshallah. I hope so,\u201d she said at the time.<\/p>\n

\"Anne<\/p>\n

Anne Hathaway was handed a copy of the Koran by a fan at the London premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2<\/p>\n

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Fans and critics of The Princess Diaries actress flooded X with reactions after the premiere clip went viral.<\/p>\n

One person commented: \u201cHope she is able to read and understand Arabic.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another wrote: \u201cShe said one word in an interview and someone showed up with a WHOLE Koran at the premiere. People move fast.\u201d<\/p>\n

Some responses were more critical, with one user writing: \u201cShe has no idea how many women have been subjugated throughout the world in the name of Islam and the Koran.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Anne<\/p>\n

The star chatted with the fan who appeared to hand her the gift<\/p>\n

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Another added: \u201cWould have to be London where someone gifts a Koran.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, others viewed the moment more positively.<\/p>\n

One person wrote: \u201cThat’s a wonderful gift, just don’t think she’s the right person for it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s a wholesome moment,\u201d penned another.<\/p>\n

A fan gifts Anne Hathaway a copy of the Quran at \u2018THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2\u2019 London premiere after she said \u201cinshallah\u201d in an interview.<\/p>\n

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The incident comes amid ongoing debate over Ms Hathaway\u2019s use of the Arabic phrase during an interview with People Magazine.<\/p>\n

Ms Hathaway, who grew up in a Roman Catholic household before her family later converted to the Episcopal Church, has previously described her beliefs as a personal \u201cwork in progress\u201d.<\/p>\n

Sources say her family stepped away from the Catholic Church after her brother came out as gay, citing differences with its views on homosexuality.<\/p>\n

The phrase itself is widely used across the Arab world and beyond, often in everyday conversation, regardless of religious background.<\/p>\n

\"Anne<\/p>\n

The clip of Anne Hathaway went viral on social media this week<\/p>\n

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This is not the first time a celebrity\u2019s use of culturally significant language or actions sparked debate online.<\/p>\n

Figures such as Awkwafina, Olivia Rodrigo, Iggy Azalea and Justin Timberlake have all faced scrutiny over their use of AAVE or so-called \u201cblaccents\u201d, with accusations ranging from cultural appropriation to \u201cverbal blackface\u201d.<\/p>\n

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Adele was accused of cultural appropriation in 2020<\/p>\n

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Similarly, when Adele wore a Jamaican flag bikini to Notting Hill Carnival in 2020, she was accused of appropriation by some online users.<\/p>\n

However, many members of the Caribbean diaspora defended her, arguing the celebration was an appropriate place for such appreciation.<\/p>\n

\n GB News has reached out to Ms Hathaway for comment.<\/p>\n

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