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Anne Hathaway reveals her favourite ‘The Odyssey’ meme featuring Robert Pattinson

The line, delivered by Robert Pattinson's Antinous in the film, has become a popular reference among viewers


Pop Culture & Art August 09, 2026 1 min read
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Anne Hathaway has revealed her favourite meme from Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, highlighting a line from the epic film that has gained attention online.

The actress, who stars in the Greek epic alongside Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Zendaya and Charlize Theron, discussed the meme following the film’s theatrical success.

The movie is based on Homer’s ancient poem and follows the aftermath of the Trojan War.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the actress who plays Penelope in the film, named the dialogue she finds particularly amusing when used as a meme.

She said, “Every time somebody is using ‘Can I get these beggars out of here’ (a line said by the Twilight star in the film). People are using that one savagely and I’m here for it.”

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The beggars can stay! 🥣 The extremely busy Anne Hathaway is already onto her next press tour — for new movie 'The End of Oak Street' — but she can't get enough of fans sharing this one line from 'The Odyssey.' #TheOdyssey #AnneHathaway #RobertPattinson

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The line, delivered by Robert Pattinson's Antinous in the film, has become a popular reference among viewers, with Hathaway appearing to embrace the online reaction.

The Odyssey has added another major commercial success to Nolan’s filmography, following acclaimed projects including The Dark Knight, Interstellar, Dunkirk and Oppenheimer.

The film has reportedly crossed $1 billion globally within three weeks, making it Nolan’s highest-grossing film to date. It has also reportedly broken IMAX and pre-sale ticketing records.

The production is also notable for its use of IMAX technology, with Nolan becoming the first filmmaker to shoot an entire film using IMAX cameras.

Hathaway’s comments add a lighter moment to the film’s growing cultural impact as audiences continue to share and reinterpret its dialogue online.

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