In a deeply personal and emotional tribute, Anne Hathaway honored the life, legacy, and friendship of legendary designer Valentino Garavani, remembering him not only as a fashion icon but as a constant, loving presence in her life for more than two decades.
Sharing her thoughts publicly, Hathaway reflected on a bond that went far beyond couture and red carpets.
“For the last twenty years, it has been my extraordinary honor to have known, loved, and been cared for by the great Valentino Garavani,” she wrote, immediately setting the tone for a tribute rooted in gratitude and affection.
While the world revered Valentino as a master of elegance, Hathaway revealed the quieter, more intimate side of the designer — one known only to those closest to him.
“He is a beloved, world-renowned Titan of a designer, but he was also my dear and cherished friend who educated me, raised me, sent me flowers every year on my birthday, made me laugh, and was my dancing and karaoke partner on so many joyful nights,” she shared.
Her words painted a portrait of a mentor who nurtured her not just as an actress but as a woman navigating life in the public eye.
“He made my world so much brighter, grander, and more delightful than I could have ever understood it to be,” Hathaway added.
One of the most poignant moments she recalled was tied to her own milestone.
“When I was married in 2012, he offered to make me a custom couture wedding dress, a gesture so generous it still brings tears to my eyes,” she wrote — an act that symbolized Valentino’s devotion, artistry, and personal care.
As she said farewell, Hathaway envisioned the designer at peace, embraced by the beauty he himself defined.
“Now he rests forever surrounded by eternal beauty, a most fitting next chapter for the one true Emperor who gifted us all a legacy of unparalleled magnificence,” she wrote.
“I love you, my darling, and I miss you already.”
She closed her tribute with a message of compassion for those closest to him, expressing her “deepest love and utmost sympathy” to Valentino’s family during what she described as a tender and painful time.
Through her words, Anne Hathaway reminded the world that behind the gowns, the glamour, and the grandeur stood a man whose greatest creations were not only stitched in fabric but in friendship, generosity, and enduring love.