You guys know that I really like Anne Hathaway, right? I really do. Even though I think she’s extra. Even though I think she tries too hard. Even though I just want her to stop being the melodramatic theater geek sometimes, I still enjoy her. She’s a movie star. She’s talented. She openly fan-girls over celebrities. So Anne decided to make a tribute to Beyonce. I guess Anne needed a few days to process Lemonade, but when Anne was ready, she decided to make this tribute… using “Halo” (a song released years ago).
Like, I get it. Lemonade is a big deal. Everyone’s talking about it. Everyone’s analyzing it. Even I spent my Tuesday night pretending I was Beyonce singing “Freedom” (which is one of Bey’s best songs ever, in my opinion). But… I would never deign to put that on social media. Tweeting ABOUT Beyonce? Sure. Instagramming some lemon emojis to let people know you’re part of the Beyhive? Sure. But this? Girl, no. I love you, Annie! But no.
Also: she just gave birth earlier this month and maybe she’s feeling sort of extra-emotional? I’m not saying that Anne does have a right to feel fan-girly, but this video is… not a great idea.
Photos courtesy of WENN.
so dumb and cheesy.
it’s like she wants beyonce to see it and invite her over for brunch or some sh*t…
Now Tituss Burgess’ reactions, those are real. those are amazing.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEkN7G7Jk_C/
No. I love it. It speaks to all the people on here saying that the album is not for White people, nor will they buy it.
I had the same reaction and I don’t even like B. So hey, go for it A.
Can’t help it. I’m kind of giggling at the B then M.
I’m guessing that wasn’t intentional?
You know what?
That was cool. I was expecting to cringe (I was afraid she was going to start on a speech about how it touched her life) but that was playful and cute.
Lemonade as a whole has SO many beautiful facets to it and there are so many aspects that yes pertain to black women but can really touch on all women’s experiences.
Listening and looking over it again I love the visual effects and constumes, just in one song she can ramp up the tone of her voice to a screech before dipping into spoken word while mocking the man and the male ego “When you play me, you play YOURSELF.”
That there is no conquest in being able to cheat and sleep around because you tarnish what good you have that won’t be replaced.
So snaps to Anne, I can roll with that.
Did you know that line is actually from Prince? I didn’t know that until I saw someone post the interview it came from.
I didn’t!
See this is what I love about this whole thing, so many layers and so much to discuss.
Ha ha ok that is a bit extra, but most people on the internet ARE extra.
Exactly.
It’s great that she likes Bey’s “Lemonade” album but as usual…Anne is over the top.
I wanted to defend her for this, but I cringed.
I’m cringing. Not mocking the feeling of admiration but just, no, Anne, talk to me first next time, honey, ok?
I like it. I like her. She is not cool but WTF, why does everyone and everything have to be cool. She is giving love and respect to another artist, her way.
Yeah. I thought it was fine too.
In fact, I found it to be rather restrained coming from her. 🙂
I like her. And what’s wrong with trying hard? Are we all so cool that seeing someone put some effort in is automatically derided? We can’t all be Zoe Kravitz. Or Willow Smith.
Willow Smith is a try hard imo.
Yep. You had me a Zoe, lost me at Willow. 🙂
The Smith’s are ridiculous, but when you push past that, there’s a really cool kid in there. Who had the presence of mind at age 11 to say she wasn’t ready to star in a movie and is a Chanel brand ambassador at 15. I think she’s cool. And I hope that she’ll have an opportunity to outgrow her parents failings.
ITA with every word here, Bridget. And Willow is cooler than I am, although that’s an admittedly low bar. 😉
Even AnnE is cooler than me. But yeah, I like Anne and I enjoy her embracing her dorkiness. Do your thing, girl!
Yes!! I agree completely!! And nerds are hot!
I’m officially an old, grumpy lady. No interest in what Beyoncé (it autocorrects for the accent???) has to say and I’m pretty embarrassed for Anne.
Even an old, grumpy lady can care about relationships, family and the black female experience. Give it a try, Ginger!
You can appreciate relationships ,family and the black female experience without boarding the Beyonce train. These concepts didn’t start with Beyonce.
Oh believe me, my life has been a barrage of intense family dynamics and relationship crap the last couple o’ years. Maybe that’s why I listen to music that has me banging my head. Hard.
Finger, I never said Ginger should board the Bey train lol… Simply said she should check it out.
Ginger- what do you like to listen to? Who are some of your faves? And I’m sorry your family is going through so much.
Last 5 years I’m obsessed with Tool. Late to the party, I know. And probably not too much common ground with Beyoncé.
I’m with you. I respect her messages but auditorily (sonically?) I just find her music bland bordering on actively bad.
I thought it was funny especially the mindblown thing she did with her hand. I’ve seen her fan-girl as hard for Bey before.
And I’ve always wanted to say that she’s one of the most beautiful women I’ve seen. I love her skin.
I think she’s SO stunning and I always fight with my BF about it because he thinks…..the opposite lol.
But he also thinks J Law is the most gorgeous woman alive and I find her so average-looking so opposite people are opposite I guess.
I’m with you, Kitten. Anne is exceptionally beautiful. If i knew her in person I’d probably never be able to look away. Lol
That stuff she put in her lips was a mistake, though.
It’s cute
+1!
I mean, she’s sitting at home with an infant. This is probably the most excitement that she’s had and is probably sleep-deprived. I’ll give her a pass for this extra-ness.
Amen. When I was home with my first baby I got worked up about these catchy Baby Gap TV ads. You’re really not in your right mind during that stage, lol.
Never a truer word. You get a bit goofy.
I’m not even mad about it, the album is fire, let her stan a bit….
Celebrities, their just like us 😂
Really? Critical of her tweet? She has to act a certain way if she’s moved by an artist’s piece of work and she’s white? How exhausting. Geek away and stan away in your own fashion, Anne.
+1,000,000
Does Anne liking Beyonce not fit with the fan narrative that white people are hating this phase in Beyonces career?
I thought you guys would be happy that a white woman appreciates the movement but I guess it’s only fun when you have a perceived enemy to push back against.
Oh Please. These kinds of comments ruin this site. Do you even know the race of the people saying that they are embarrassed and cringing looking at the video? No you don’t so save your racist remarks.
I took this post to be about potentially calling Anne Hathaway out for being “Anne Hathaway” (too much, too xtra, too over the top, too effusive) in everything she does… not about potentially calling Anne Hathaway out for loving Beyoncé at this point in her career.
Like I didn’t see that AT ALL.
For what it’s worth my vote is its all good.
Boo bye, victim narratives can meet the door.
No one has EVER said that in the context you’re trying to suggest.
Karla…no. I’m a white woman, and have been flipping over Lemonade since I watched it. No one here has has said a word about my race and my love for this work of Beyonce. Are you new? Or just a troll? Or just a new troll, maybe. First and foremost, this is an ode to the Black Woman. No doubt about it. But second, it’s a work of truth for all women. Have you ever loved? Have you ever been lied to? Have you ever been hurt or humiliated by a man? Was your parents marriage perfect? Did you grow up wanting to be Daddy’s girl? Or wishing you were? If any of this (and more) applies as “yes” then no one is excluded from caring about “Lemonade”. We all belong somewhere.
On the other hand I’m a black woman and found “Lemonade” visually stunning but don’t feel it necessarily captured my experience. I loved seeing Serena Williams, who has taken so much heat over her body, looking beautiful and dancing. I loved the inclusion of the mothers of Trayvon, Mike Brown and Eric Garner and the Malcolm X soundbite. That said, infidelity hasn’t been a big part of my experience (at least not that I know of). I don’t relate to this aspect of Lemonade, which has received so much focus.
I enjoyed the cinematography and the celebration of black women, but the emphasis on dysfunctional romantic relationships didn’t resonate with me. I feel really weird for not being over the moon about Lemonade as a black woman. I love that Beyonce is branching out and becoming more political, but I didn’t cry while watching this or have an overtly emotional reaction like so many women did. I feel like I need to turn my black card in or something.
I love how this person tries so hard to troll and people respond with thoughtful (and generously kind) comments lol. One of many reasons why I love this site.
🙂
Sorry; no white woman (or man) is ever going to understand completely what Beyoncé has said with Lemonade. Not possible unless you’re a POC. That’s not a diss, just the plain truth. Enjoy it on a superficial “we are ALL WIMMIN” level, then. AnnE can fangirl all she wants, but she has no clue about what “games” Bey has changed with this album/film. She has struck at the heart of politics, power, sexuality, independence, forgiveness, family, love & relationships that only WOC can understand (because it starts and ends with color).😘😉
However, Tituss Burgess does. 😉😘
I think it’s cute. I don’t know how it’s over the top/try hard.
On that note…. Does anyone know how I can watch it? I have HBO and I have on demand…. Help!!!
It’ll keep airing, Psu! And search for it On Demand as well.
My girl is SO extra… But y’all know I have have a weak spot for Anne and I can’t be mad at her for this. I’m very happy that she took the time to watch/listen to Lemondade (can’t say the same for many of our commenters here 👀) and was really touched by it.
AlmondJoy-you are so perfectly named. You are always so kind and positive-and believe me, I have seen some comments on here that you responded to with grace and humor that would have made my blood BOIL.
Kri- thanks so much! I’m over here blushing 🙈 I definite think I could do better in the kind and patient department… And my blood does boil at times lol. But it’s always so nice when someone notices your efforts! Your thoughtful comments haven’t escaped my notice! So glad to have fellow commenters like you ❤️
Hi Almond Joy, I’ve seen several of your comments about Lemonade and have a genuine question for you. You keep implying that commenters haven’t seen it. Why do you assume that? Is it because they say something negative about it? Or comment on the “cheating” scandal and not the broader message? I’m genuinely asking, not being obnoxious.
For the record, I’m a black woman and deeply appreciated the work. Deeply. By the end of “Don’t Hurt Yourself,” I was up off the couch, black power arm and fist raised. And yet, I still have minor quibbles with the work (because that’s my nature, and I’m sticking to it..:-)..). If I voiced them, would you accuse me of “not seeing it”? Anyway, I added this so you understand that I am not some troll, but someone who is genuinely interested in your response to the question.
MyTake: thanks for asking! Not sure if you’ve read all of the comments about Lemonade so far, but many of them begin with “I haven’t seen it and I don’t plan on seeing it but here’s my opinion on Beyonce.” Which is fine of course. We all have the right to our opinion. But so many commenters are using the situation to bash Bey and Lemonade simply because they don’t like her instead of actually taking the time to watch it and dissect it and really get what she’s trying to say. If a person watches Lemonade and still doesn’t like it then of course I respect that. But that doesn’t seem to be the case here. Many of our commenters have stated outright that that haven’t seen it.
I def don’t think you’re a troll lol. Honored that you asked me for my opinion.
Thanks for replying, Almond Joy! And Phew – glad I didn’t come off obnoxious. And you’re right, I do read too fast through comments sometimes, so I hadn’t noticed the “haven’t seen it” phenomenon…..that is annoying. Thanks for clarifying!
kri said it best about you. You give off a happy vibe and always respectful. Keep bringing the joy. 🙂
❤️❤️😘😘😘😘
Yes Kri described her perfectly. I’d also like to add that AlmondJoy is also very PATIENT 😉
better her than taylor swift lol
Don’t lol at yourself, sweetie.
Also, that dress Anne is wearing is so gorgeous.
I like Anne but she has the power to make me cringe. I think she’s being genuine here but yikes.
Haven’t watched Lemonade yet but I’m so looking forward to it. I was blown away by the Formation Super Bowl performance and the awesome video.
You know that feeling you get when you are watching a high school performance or something and you know it is going to be bad, so bad, and you tingle with embarrassment for the performer, and then it starts and it is as bad as you were expecting so the embarrassing tingles turn into something far more painful, like a gut punch. That is how I feel watching this. It is almost as embarrassing as Love And Other Drugs, which was just so so terribly embarrassing.
I just wish people could be a fan without all this ‘She changed the game’ shit. She’s changed exactly nothing. Nobody has changed shit in the music industry game for about two decades now. No one probably will.
I think Kendrick Lamar changed the game big time. I get there were plenty of political hip hop artists who paved the way for To Pimp a Butterfly, but I really can’t say who, and for Kendrick Lamar to be so political and to have record sales and to receive awards and respect from the industry knowing that most of his songs will never be on the radio is amazing. And Beyonce has changed the game in the sense that she is a woman being vulnerable, angry, strong, confident. Women usually get called crazy if they display those emotions, and I imagine for black women it can a lot worse.
Meh, throwaway Instagram post. She likes Beyonce. That’s cool.
I only caught the end of Lemonade because I was traveling, and I haven’t gotten time to watch it all. But by this weekend I will. The small amount I saw just moved me extremely. I think it’s good Anne is showing her respect, in whatever way suits her. As a woman I related to the femininity and motherhood, as a white woman I felt so moved to once again be reminded and aware of the strength in the black women around me, and the black experience as something I can’t empathize with but can sit back and admire and applaud. And as the mother of a white-Hispanic child I definitely feel glad that someone like Beyoncé is having a voice for equality, respect and understanding of all people.
Any narrative of “white people don’t like this version of Beyoncé” as mentioned up thread is incorrect as a stereotype in and of itself. I’ve heard it other places too. Listen, there are always racists. A person of any color who has a problem with Beyonces’s black pride is showing an ugly side of themselves. I’m white and I love Beyoncé and I love black pride.
I actually expected this to be cheesy but it was cute!
I don’t see anything wrong with it.
at least she is not in the mirror so much she is not aware. I give kudos to her for recognizing the hardwork put into it…and paying respect to another woman.
Sometimes not being a hipster tragedy is cool. Her extra is harmless to me and her unabashed fangirling is cute.
Aw, I like Anne too. So she’s a dork and try-hard–so what? It takes all kinds.
Not a Beyoncé fan never was never will be. some of her songs are great when she’s not bandwagoning or trying to be relevant. It’s all about the money with Carters not the music. I’m cool with that because it’s like that for a lot of people in the industry.
Anne is likeable in very small doses.
She’s a new mum and a theatre geek. It might read as try-hard or whatever to someone else, and if someone else were doing it, it may well be; but this is just AnnE.
Anne being Anne, nothing to see here.
Her highlights look awesome here.
It’s totally cheesy and ridiculous, but she’s so…harmless, I think is the word another poster used? Like there’s obviously something a little try-hard and a little genuine in there at the same time. Kind of makes it hard to be annoyed with her since she’s been pretty quiet otherwise, so it winds up being a little charming.