KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 -- Oscar-winning actor Anne Hathaway received a copy of the Quran from a fan while attending the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in London, days after her use of the phrase "Insya-Allah" sparked debate online.

A video circulating on social media shows the Oscar-winning actress accepting the holy book while briefly interacting with the individual.

The moment followed an earlier interview with People magazine in which Hathaway used the Arabic phrase "Insya-Allah", meaning "if God wills", while speaking about her hopes for the future.

"I want to live a long and healthy life, Insya-Allah. I hope so," she said.

Her remark drew mixed reactions on social media, with some praising her openness to different cultures,...