The Oscar‑winner, pregnant with her third child, has pulled out of the viral wing‑eating interview series while promoting the Colleen Hoover adaptation Verity.
Anne Hathaway’s promotional circuit for the upcoming Colleen Hoover thriller Verity hit a snag this week. The actress, who is expecting her third child, told a podcast that she had to abandon a planned appearance on the internet‑famous interview series Hot Ones after her physician warned that the heat could set off early labor.
The news broke during her chat on the “Talk of the Townsends” show, where Hathaway explained she had already filmed a mock‑up of the wing‑eating bit for a scene in the movie’s marketing push. “We did the first three wings for real, and then I switched to dummy wings,” she said. “I thought I’d be able to do the Hot Ones challenge to do press for this film because it just made sense.”
But the pregnancy changed the equation. “Then I got pregnant, and my doctor said I couldn’t do it because I might go into early labor,” Hathaway added, confirming the medical advice that forced her to pull the plug on the spicy stunt.
The timing of the withdrawal
Hathaway’s Verity campaign has been a whirlwind this year, featuring solo podcast spots and joint on‑camera talks with co‑stars Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett. The Hot Ones slot was meant to be the cherry on top, tying the viral format directly into the film’s promotional narrative. Instead, the actress now faces an indefinite postponement. “I’m not sure when that’s gonna happen. Maybe next year,” she told the hosts, leaving the exact timeline wide open.
The decision arrives just weeks before the film’s theatrical debut. Verity is slated to hit screens on October 5, distributed by Amazon MGM, after an earlier October 2 release date was floated in some outlets. Hathaway also hinted at a brief hiatus after the movie’s launch, saying she plans to step back from the spotlight until March 2027, when she returns for Days of Thunder 2 with Tom Cruise.
What this means for the press tour
Hot Ones has become a staple on modern press rounds, offering a blend of humor and viral shareability that can boost a film’s buzz. Missing out on that exposure could shave a few percentage points off the movie’s opening‑week chatter, especially among younger audiences who follow the show’s spicy antics religiously.
Industry watchers note that Hathaway’s absence from the segment is unlikely to derail the rollout. The star already has a packed schedule of red‑carpet appearances, interviews, and a strong social media push. Still, the missed opportunity adds a quirky footnote to an otherwise aggressive promotional push that has already covered five different projects this year.
Fans react
Social media lit up with a mix of disappointment and well‑wishes. Some fans expressed frustration at not getting to see the actress tackle the heat, while others flooded the comments with pregnancy‑related support, praising her for putting health first.
The episode also sparked a brief debate about the pressures placed on pregnant celebrities to maintain grueling publicity schedules. Commentators reminded readers that medical advice varies, and that a doctor’s caution should be respected.
As the October release looms, the biggest question remains: will Hathaway ever take the Hot Ones gauntlet, or will the challenge become a footnote in the film’s marketing history? For now, the answer sits in the hands of her obstetrician and a calendar that still has room for a future spicy showdown.
Regardless of the wing‑free outcome, Verity will still land on theaters this October, and Hathaway’s name will continue to dominate headlines, pregnancy or not.
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