Anne Hathaway exposes outdated 'make out' tests in Hollywood casting


by The Hindu

The Hindu— Oscar-winning actor Anne Hathaway has opened up about a certain practice she faced early in her film career that she now finds outdated and uncomfortable

Los Angeles Times—Casting directors from Anne Hathaway films deny 'gross' chemistry tests during auditions. A recent bombshell from Anne Hathaway may not have the detonation radius some people think. In a V Magazine story published Monday, the "Devil Wears Prada” alum said she was regularly asked to participate in uncomfortable chemistry tests while auditioning for roles in the 2000s. “It was considered normal to ask an actor to make out with other actors to test for chemistry, which is actually the worst way to do it,” Hathaway said. “I was told, ‘We have ten guys coming today and you’re cast. Aren’t...

Page Six—Anne Hathaway recalls having to make out with 10 different guys during 'gross' chemistry tests in the 2000s. The “Idea of You” star said she went along with it because she was “terribly aware how easy it was to lose everything by being labeled ‘difficult.'”

GeekTyrant—Anne Hathaway Says in the 2000s Chemistry Tests Consisted of Her Being Asked to Make Out With 10 Guys, It Was "Gross" — GeekTyrant. Anne Hathaway has made her mark in Hollywood, winning an Academy Award, an Emmy, and a Golden Globe. She has starred in iconic roles in films that she will always be...