The Academy Award-winning actress’s animated Super Bowl celebration had fans buzzing online, with many claiming she outshined the “Shake It Off” singer at the high-profile event.
Anne Hathaway became the surprise highlight of the 2025 Super Bowl when she was seen cheering enthusiastically as the Philadelphia Eagles secured a dramatic victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Videos of her reaction quickly went viral.
The game, held at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, ended the Chiefs’ hopes of a historic threepeat, but it was Hathaway’s chanting that stole the show for many viewers.
Her excitement quickly drew comparisons to Taylor Swift, who was also in attendance supporting the Chiefs. Some fans even suggested that the actress’s presence was more warmly received than Swift’s, who was publicly booed when she appeared on the jumbotron.
One user remarked, “Who cares about Taylor we have Anne Hathaway [sic],” while another was more subtle when they observed, “Look at her cheering on her team and no one is booing her for existing… very demure [sic].”
Several netizens were more direct, with one stating, “Better than Taylor,” while another added, “Let’s talk about Tay being booed.”
One fan simply stated, “Not Taylor,” while another added, “Better than seeing Taylor.” Another user emphasized, “Much more classy than Taylor!!” The sentiment was echoed by a netizen who wrote, “We wanted Anne Hathaway this whole time and got Taylor Swift instead.”
Some took the conversation further, with one user claiming, “That explains it, Anne Hathaway’s hotness cancelled out Taylor Swifts [sic].” Another pointed out, “She looks so much more fun and normal than Taylor”, while a final comment boldly stated, “Anne Hathaway clears Taylor swift [sic].”
Despite how some netizens feel about Swift’s presence versus Hathaway’s, it was still a shocking moment to see the world-renowned singer booed at the event.
In a clip shared online, she appeared momentarily surprised, but quickly shrugged it off. Turning to her friends, rapper Ice Spice and stylist Ashley Avignone. They shared a glance and laughed off the moment together.