Anne Hathaway Reveals Free Beauty Trick for Looking “More Awake” at 2026 Oscars

Anne Hathaway gave fans a peek into her Oscars prep this year, sharing a surprising beauty hack that didn’t involve makeup. The Devil Wears Prada 2 star posted behind-the-scenes footage on Instagram as she got ready for the 98th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Her glam squad included hairstylist Orlando Pita, makeup artist Hun Vanngo, and facialist Gavin McLeod-Valentine. Hathaway joked about her half-done contour, calling it “The Witches 2: The return of the grand high witch.”

The Secret Trick

The actress revealed that Pita styled her hair with two small braids pulled back discreetly. The subtle technique gave her face an instant lift. “And you look a little bit more awake,” Hathaway explained, giggling as she called it her red carpet trick.

The Finished Look

Hathaway stunned in a strapless floral-print Valentino mermaid gown, paired with Bulgari diamonds, long black gloves, and Roger Vivier heels. She completed her Instagram clip with Rosalía’s “SAOKO” playing in the background, thanking her glam team for the transformation.

Oscars Spotlight

On stage, Hathaway joined Vogue’s Anna Wintour to present Best Costume Design and Best Makeup & Hairstyling. Their banter included playful nods to The Devil Wears Prada, with Wintour jokingly calling Hathaway “Emily,” referencing her co-star Emily Blunt’s character.

A Red Carpet Win

Hathaway’s free, easy-to-recreate hair trick shows that sometimes the simplest styling choices can make the biggest impact. Her Oscars appearance blended elegance, humor, and a touch of insider beauty wisdom.