Anne Hathaway is diving into a cinematic fantasy for ELLE’s Summer 2026 “Women of the Odyssey” issue. The actress appeared in a surreal editorial inspired by Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic. She posed dramatically while drenched Wet Anthony Vaccarello’s Saint Laurent gown that became completely transparent underwater. Styled by Law Roach, Hathaway adopted a dark, moody aesthetic as she floated through a smoke-filled, water-filled scene that mirrored the emotional intensity of her character, Penelope.
Anne Hathaway’s Saint Laurent dress gets wet and completely transparent in Elle shoot
The deep emerald colored dress featured sheer fabric, large ruffled sleeves and more ruffles near the chest. It had a loose silhouette which stuck to Anne Hathaway’s body after getting wet. The translucent material revealed glimpses of her skin underwater, while the flowing structure added dynamism and drama to the paintings.
Hathaway posed dramatically on the surface of the water, spreading her legs and twisting her body into a ghostly pose. In another shot, she was swimming with her face straight, making her appear haunted. He captured the dark mood of the editorial very well.
an emerald and a diamond Bulgari The choker necklace elevated the cinematic look. It added a bit of luxury to the background. Photographed by Norman Jean Roy, the editorial leaned toward storytelling, transforming Hathaway into something supernatural. Her slicked back hair, smokey metallic eye makeup and pale complexion added to the moody atmosphere.
Together InterviewHathaway reflected on her role in “The Odyssey”. In the film, she plays Penelope, Odysseus’s wife, who spends 20 years fending off over 100 attackers while waiting for her husband to return from war. Hathaway explained that she wanted to explore the “raw side” of the character rather than portraying her as merely stoic and patient.
The editorial marks Hathaway as one of four stars featured in ELLE’s larger “Women of the Odyssey” issue, celebrating the lead actresses of Nolan’s highly anticipated film.
Originally reported by Viha Shah fashion spot.