Anne Hathaway has always been open about her love for her husband, Adam Shulman. The actress has often gushed about her partner, calling him the “love of her life.” But who is Adam Shulman, and what makes him so special to Hathaway?
Adam Shulman’s Career: From Acting to Jewelry Design
Adam Shulman is a multi-talented individual who has explored various careers. He started his acting career with a five-episode stint on the early aughts TV series American Dreams. He also played Deputy Enos Strate in the TV movie The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning circa 2007.
West Wing superfans may also recognize him as “Youth Voter #1” in the 2006 episode called “Duck and Cover.” In addition to his acting chops, Shulman graduated from Brown University in 2003 with a degree in theater.
Shulman is also a jewelry designer and co-owns the jewelry company James Banks Design with designer Heidi Nahser Fink. He designed Hathaway’s engagement ring himself, which led to their collaboration. “I said, Adam, you should be a jewelry designer!” Nahser Fink recalled to PEOPLE. “I just couldn’t believe how visual he could be with just words.”
The Love Story of Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman
It was love at first sight for Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman. The actress has often spoken about the instant connection she felt with her husband, saying, “I knew from the second I met him that he was the love of my life.” After four years of dating, the couple tied the knot in a scenic Big Sur ceremony in September 2012.
Hathaway has described their relationship as low-key and laid-back, saying, “We have house parties and dinner parties and just hang out.”
A Native New Yorker and Family Man
Both Hathaway and Shulman are native New Yorkers, and the couple has spent plenty of time in the city together throughout their relationship. In fact, the pair first sparked engagement rumors in 2011 when the actress was spotted wearing an engagement ring while walking with Shulman in Brooklyn’s Fort Greene Park. Prior to their wedding, they were also frequently seen walking Hathaway’s chocolate lab Esmeralda in Brooklyn.
Shulman is a devoted father to their two sons, Jonathan Rosebanks and Jack. He has spoken about how much he loves being a father, saying, “Every aspect of it is amazing.” Hathaway has also praised her husband’s parenting skills, saying, “He’s really good at this, and he’s a wonderful producer. And I feel like I actually learned a lot from him in the process.”
Keeping Hathaway Grounded
Hathaway has taken on several heavy roles, including her starring part in the 2019 film Serenity. The actress credited Shulman with helping her keep the character and her personal life separate.
“I thought I was doing a good job of keeping myself safe and in my life,” Hathaway told PEOPLE at the film’s January 2019 premiere. “And then by the end, it had just taken over. I’m just really grateful I had my husband there to remind me where our life ended and where she began and helping to keep that clear for me.”
Collaborating on Film and Life
Shulman’s easy-going nature seemed to come in handy when the couple collaborated on the indie drama Song One in 2014. Hathaway starred in the film while her husband took on the role of co-producer.
The actress later told PEOPLE she initially wasn’t sure how the experience of working with her husband would go. “People always say don’t work with your spouse,” she said. “But I loved working with him.
He’s really good at this, and he’s a wonderful producer. And I feel like I actually learned a lot from him in the process.”
He Changed Hathaway’s Perspective
Hathaway’s relationship with Italian property developer Raffaello Follieri ended in the summer of 2008, shortly before he pleaded guilty to 14 counts of money laundering, conspiracy, and wire fraud.
After the highly publicized split, Hathaway told Vogue she hated talking about the breakup because she didn’t want it to define her, but admitted it caused “a lot of lingering trust issues.”
It wasn’t until Shulman came along that the actress was able to regain her sense of trust in others. “He changed my ability to be in the world comfortably,” Hathaway shared with Elle in 2017. “I think the accepted narrative now is that we, as women, don’t need anybody. But I need my husband. His unique and specific love has changed me.”
In January 2023, Hathaway and Shulman made a rare red-carpet appearance at the Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 fashion show in Paris. The Princess Diaries star wowed in a skintight leopard-print mini dress and matching tights, while her husband looked handsome in a structured gray coat.
The couple also has matching “M” tattoos, which Hathaway revealed during an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show. “The idea is that individually we’re whole but together we’re more,” the Ocean’s 8 star explained.
“I don’t expect him to complete me and he doesn’t expect me to complete him. I’m my own person. He’s his own person, and we choose to be together because we believe we make each other better.”
FAQs
How did Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman meet?
The couple met in 2008, and it was love at first sight for them.
What is Adam Shulman’s profession?
Shulman is an actor, jewelry designer, and co-owner of the jewelry company James Banks Design.
How many children do Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman have?
The couple has two sons, Jonathan Rosebanks and Jack.
What is the name of the film in which Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman collaborated?
The film is called Song One, and Shulman was the co-producer.
