Anne Hathaway Shares Heartfelt Praise for Tom Holland: “I’d Love My Children to Grow Up Like Him”

Anne Hathaway has offered a touching tribute to her The Odyssey co-star Tom Holland, revealing that working alongside the actor left such a strong impression that she hopes her own children grow up with the same qualities.

During a recent interview promoting Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic, Hathaway spoke warmly about Holland, who plays her on-screen son Telemachus while she portrays Queen Penelope.

“He’s a Dream Son”

When asked how she approached playing a mother in the film, Hathaway drew a connection between her role on screen and her life as a parent.

The Oscar-winning actress said she sincerely hopes her children will one day become as kind and admirable as Holland, describing him as “a dream son.”

Her heartfelt remark caught Holland by surprise, prompting laughter during the interview as he reacted to the unexpected compliment.

Hathaway explained that sharing scenes with Holland made it easy to build a believable family dynamic because of the respect and warmth he brought to the set.

A Cast Built on Mutual Respect

The actress also praised the atmosphere created during the production of The Odyssey, saying that despite the film’s enormous scale, the experience felt remarkably personal.

According to Hathaway, the cast developed genuine appreciation for one another throughout filming, something she believes strengthened their performances.

She also spoke highly of Matt Damon, who stars as Odysseus, and director Christopher Nolan, noting that everyone involved was motivated to deliver their very best under Nolan’s direction.

Rather than focusing solely on the film’s visual spectacle, Hathaway said the collaboration was driven by professionalism, trust and a shared commitment to the story.

Preparing for a New Chapter at Home

The interview comes during an exciting period in Hathaway’s personal life.

The actress recently announced that she and her husband, Adam Shulman, are expecting their third child. The couple, who have been married since 2012, are already parents to two sons and have long chosen to keep their family life largely out of the public eye.

Although Hathaway spoke affectionately about Holland, she has previously shared that she would encourage her own children to enjoy a normal childhood before considering careers in the entertainment industry.

In earlier interviews, she explained that education, reading and personal development would come first, adding that there is plenty of time to pursue acting later in life.

Countdown to The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is one of the year’s most anticipated films, adapting Homer’s legendary epic about Odysseus’ long journey home following the Trojan War.

Alongside Hathaway, Holland and Matt Damon, the film features an ensemble cast including Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Elliot Page, Mia Goth, John Leguizamo and several other acclaimed performers.

The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on July 17, with audiences eager to see Hathaway and Holland bring their on-screen mother-and-son relationship to life.