India, April 21 -- People magazine has crowned Hollywood's newest queen, and the title fits like a couture gown. The World's Most Beautiful Star 2026 is none other than Anne Hathaway, who has officially topped the list with her effortless elegance and star power. The announcement came alongside a glamorous photoshoot where she stunned in a black backless off-shoulder outfit. (Also read: The Devil Wears Prada 2 first reactions call it a sequel 'worth 20-year wait'; Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway 'still great' )

Hathaway, who has built one of Hollywood's most decorated careers over two decades, acknowledged the honour on Instagram, writing, "Thank you so much to @people magazine for having me on the cover!"

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