Anne Hathaway chooses Knicks championship over another Oscar

Anne Hathaway has made her priorities clear when it comes to the New York Knicks, choosing another championship for the team over winning a second Oscar during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

The actress appeared on the September 30 episode to promote her upcoming erotic thriller Verity, but the conversation soon turned to her long-standing support for the Knicks. Host Jimmy Fallon revisited the running joke that Hathaway had become a good-luck charm for the team following the release of The Devil Wears Prada 2.

The film, which premiered on May 1, includes a scene in which Hathaway's character interacts with Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns at a Hamptons gathering. The Knicks then went on a 13-game winning streak, prompting playful online speculation that Hathaway had somehow influenced the team's fortunes.

During the episode, Fallon presented Hathaway with a Knicks jersey signed by OG Anunoby. The actress has previously spoken about her admiration for Anunoby after he nearly collided with her and her son while chasing a ball into the stands during a November 2024 Knicks game.

The team also sent Hathaway a basket of gifts for her baby, along with a card signed by Anunoby. Hathaway appeared particularly delighted by the jersey, putting it on during the segment.

Fallon later challenged Hathaway with a game called "Best Thing Ever", in which she had to choose between two things she valued. One choice asked whether she would prefer to win another Oscar or see the Knicks win another NBA championship.

Hathaway hesitated before selecting another Knicks championship. She then acknowledged how strongly she was reacting to the decision, describing the choice as an intense experience for her.

Hathaway previously won the Academy Award for supporting actress for her performance in Les Misérables in 2013. Her latest appearance comes as she continues promoting Verity, while The Odyssey is also among her upcoming major film projects.