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Anne Hathaway Accepts Quran From Fan After Viral 'Inshallah' Clip

The episode highlights how a brief phrase can fuel wider debate over language and faith.

Overview

  • At Wednesday’s London premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2, a fan handed Hathaway a Quran that she accepted on camera.
  • The exchange followed Tuesday’s People interview clip in which she said “I want to have a long, healthy life, Inshallah,” which has drawn millions of views on TikTok.
  • Social media reactions ranged from praise for her pronunciation to criticism and conjecture about conversion to Islam.
  • News reports note she is not Muslim and has offered no new comment beyond past remarks that her beliefs are a work in progress after being raised Catholic and later attending the Episcopal Church.
  • Inshallah” means “if God wills” in Arabic, and its everyday use across Muslim and Arabic‑speaking communities helped turn a brief interview moment into a cross‑cultural talking point during the film’s press tour ahead of its May 1 release.