Anne Hathaway's Mother Mary role inspired by Taylor Swift Anne Hathaway's role in new movie Mother Mary was heavily inspired by pop superstar Taylor Swift, according to the film's director David Lowery. 10 April 2026 Anne Hathaway's role in new movie Mother Mary was inspired by Taylor Swift. Anne Hathaway's latest role was inspired by Taylor Swift The 43-year-old actress takes on the role of a pop star who has a "psychosexual affair" with a fashion designer, played by Michaela Coel, and now director David Lowery has revealed Swift's Reputation concert film played a huge part in inspiring some...