This Les Misérables star suffered a serious wardrobe mishap that was widely referred to as "Full Hathaway-gate" and occurred under the intense scrutiny of the media. At the Monday New York premiere of her newest film, it happened as she got out of her car.
Anne, known for her grace and style, was reportedly 'devastated' as these revealing images were featured in news publications worldwide.
Stepping out of her vehicle and onto the red carpet, Anne - dressed in a striking creation by designer Tom Ford - was caught in full exposure by eager photographers on the night she chose to go without underwear.
The usually sophisticated actress was visibly embarrassed by the wardrobe mishap, primarily caused by the thigh-high split in her black figure-hugging dress falling open as she swung both her legs out of the car, inadvertently exposing herself.
Anne, who is 30 years old, was overheard discussing the 'devastating' incident with Vanity Fair writer Ingrid Sischy at a luncheon the following day.
'I was getting out of the car, and my dress was so tight that I didn't realize it until I saw all the photographers' flashes,' Anne recounted at the luncheon, as reported by NY Daily News. 'It was devastating. They saw everything. I might as well have lifted up my skirt for them.'
While Anne grappled with this unfortunate occurrence, which was highly uncharacteristic of her usual poised self, fashion editors offered advice on avoiding similar mishaps.
'It's so much better to be caught in Spanx,' one fashion insider noted.
Anne can take solace in the fact that many celebrities have endured embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions while attempting to gracefully exit a vehicle. Even Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, was once famously photographed revealing her underwear when disembarking from a car. Many others have inadvertently displayed more cleavage than intended on the red carpet.
Patricia Fitzpatrick, director of the Etiquette School of New York, shared her wisdom: 'Knees together, girls! When you're sitting, you sit with your knees touching.'
Or, perhaps the simplest solution: 'Wear underwear!'
