Anne Hathaway breaks down after Whoopi Goldberg’s emotional tribute

Anne Hathaway walked onto The View to promote a movie and instead walked straight into an emotional ambush because Whoopi Goldberg looked her dead in the eye and basically refused to let her leave without crying on live television. Hathaway appeared alongside Matt Damon and director Christopher Nolan to talk about the Odyssey's massive box office run, when Goldberg suddenly turned the entire segment personal. She told Hathaway it had been wonderful watching her grow up on screen, praising how she'd blossomed into a genuinely fabulous actress over the years. Hathaway immediately started protesting, saying, no, don't, while covering her face with both hands. But Goldberg wasn't backing off one bit, repeating, you need to know, like she was determined to make it stick before moving on. Hathaway eventually lowered her head straight down toward the Hot Topics table and just let herself cry, joking afterward that she'd probably be crying even without the pregnancy hormones currently working against her. And yes, that's confirmed too. Hathaway recently announced she's expecting her third child, adding even more emotional weight to an already overwhelming, tearful moment caught live in front of a studio audience. This isn't even the first time Hathaway's gotten choked up promoting The Odyssey, either. She's reportedly teared up during other interviews for the film as well, which honestly tracks considering the movie's already being called one of the most soulful, emotionally-driven performances of her entire career so far. And Hathaway's plate is staying full too, well beyond this single viral moment. Beyond The Odyssey's success, she's already led the Devil Wears Prada two to strong numbers back in May, with the end of Oak Street from J.J. Abrams and a Colleen Hoover adaptation of Verity both still ahead of her later this year. Career highs, a new baby on the way, and now a viral crying moment courtesy of Whoopi Goldberg, honestly, Hathaway's 2026 might be one of the best years any actress has had in recent memory, and it's still not even over yet. What's the most touching celebrity tribute moment you've ever seen? Tell us below.