Anne Hathaway's "Slumdog" Love

NEW YORK — Anne Hathaway is a fan of "Slumdog Millionaire" _ and the young star of the film, Dev Patel. A starstruck Hathaway expressed her love for the actor's performance in "Slumdog" on the red carpet at the National Board of Review Awards gala in Manhattan.

Meeting Patel for the first time, Hathaway declared: "I love you in your movie so much! ... You're so beautiful in it. You broke my heart. It was gorgeous."

Patel, pleasantly surprised by Hathaway's praise, asked her for a hug.

He said: "That means so much to me. You don't understand. ... Thank you Mrs. Hathaway!"

The 26-year-old actress and ex-girlfriend of Raffaello Follieri _ who's now serving a 4 1/2-year prison sentence for fraud _ corrected Patel, saying: "Mrs.? Oh no. Miss, miss!"

Patel, 18, was clearly worried he'd offended Hathaway, to which she playfully responded: "No, you're not offending me _ I'm just letting you know that it's 'Miss!'"

The "Slumdog" star, who portrays an orphan boy's rise to win India's version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," accepted his award Wednesday night for breakthrough performance by an actor. Hathaway was honored as best actress for her role in "Rachel Getting Married."

"Slumdog," set among the slums of Mumbai, topped Sunday's Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, winning four awards, including best drama and best director for Danny Boyle.

Comments

[flaming lib]

Went to see it a few days ago and as I was entering the theater a gentleman commented how his daughter had seen it and thought it was a "life changing experience". Well, after watching it I left the theater thinking..­. it was OK, but what's all the fuss about? It's a rather predictable story that breaks no new ground, with an above average script and mediocre acting. The cinematography was the best part of the film, while the director does a competent job. I give it kudos for shining a light on India's oppressive and rampant poverty, but I would not consider it a must see.

[LeeVing]

Yeah, that's great. Now show us them titties.

[LMPE]

I haven't yet seen it, but I've heard that it's really good.

[ChiGuy]

Were it me she hugged, they'd need the Jaws of Life to pry my arms off of her.

[Nikola Tesla]

mmmm . . . Miss Hathaway . . .

[devilyousay]

Maybe Slumdog's success will mean that visible minorities can get regular parts in Hollywood, now. I'm sure Naveen Andrews and Sendhil Ramamurthy are a little worried once Lost and Heroes, respectively, end.

There hasn't been much work for Indian and Asian actors in Hollywood. But when a movie with an entirely Indian cast can do well, it must give everyone some hope.

[rzan1]

India has a thriving movie business. I am sure Patel will get work even if it isn't in Hollywood.

[jackson1015]

Ann Hathaway has great taste in movies. "Slumdog Millionaire" is one of the best movies I've seen in ages. I've been telling everyone I know to go see it.

[GeorgeP922]

Why is this news?

Im so glad Anne Hathaway is now irrelevant­..........­..

[Caymus77]

It's the entertainment section! If you want news,go to Home,World­,politics.­......

[CountryBeforeParty]

Hmmm.... Anne Hathaway was just nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress.

You're still in your mother's basement making fun of people who can buy & sell you.

Who's irrelevant?

[GuyFawkes]

Well put.

An anonymous internet poster who sits all day at his computer calling Anne Hathaway "irrelevent" must really ruin her day.

[swyftdahoe]

Dev Patel's definitely a star on the rise. I hope he gets some more big picture offers.

[malibumadman]

I hope he gets Anne Hathaway!

[JustAnotherScreenname]

he deserves better...