Los Angeles, July 20 -- Oscar-winning actor Anne Hathaway says she is embracing one of the busiest phases of her career while preparing to welcome her third child with husband Adam Shulman, according to People.

Speaking to People at the London premiere of 'The Odyssey' earlier this month, Hathaway described balancing motherhood and a packed release calendar as "extremely surreal".

"I'm excited. This is very, very fun. It's extremely surreal," Hathaway said.

"But I'm at an age and a moment in my career where I know stuff like this doesn't come around very often and certainly doesn't last forever," she added, according to People.

The 43-year-old actor said she plans to make the most of the moment.

"So I'm just gonna surf this wave for ...