Anne Hathaway Chooses New York Knicks Championship Over Oscar Win

During an appearance on The Tonight Show, actor Anne Hathaway stated that she would prefer to see the New York Knicks win a second NBA title over winning an Academy Award for her performance in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film “The Odyssey.”

Anne Hathaway Receives Signed New York Knicks Jersey

Appearing on the late-night program hosted by Jimmy Fallon to promote her new erotic thriller film Verity, Hathaway was presented with a New York Knicks jersey. The 43-year-old actor received the number 8 jersey belonging to her favorite player on the roster, OG Anunoby, complete with the forward’s signature, as reported by Yahoo and CNews.

“I am so proud of this jersey,” Hathaway told the audience while holding up the signed garment. The franchise also provided a gift basket for her unborn child accompanied by a handwritten note reading “All my best” from Anunoby, according to coverage from Yahoo.

The Choice Between an Oscar and a Championship

Later in the broadcast, Fallon led Hathaway through a segment where she was asked to choose between winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey”—a project for which she is considered a frontrunner—or watching the Knicks secure another NBA title.

Following a brief hesitation, Hathaway selected another championship for the New York franchise. “The way my nervous system is reacting to that choice is really intense,” she explained.

Connection to the Knicks 2024–2025 Run

Hathaway, a lifelong New York City native and basketball fan, has frequently been linked to the team’s fortunes by fans and media observers. Outlets tracking the team’s recent seasons noted that her fandom intersected with a 13-game winning streak during the NBA Playoffs after her appearance alongside Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns in a scene from The Devil Wears Prada 2.

Her affinity for OG Anunoby intensified after an incident during a November 2024 game where the player nearly collided with Hathaway and her son while chasing a loose ball into the stands, as detailed by Yahoo.

Release Timelines for Verity and The Odyssey

While Hathaway continues her promotional tour for Verity, neither studio has finalized exact premiere dates for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” nor have league officials outlined the complete schedule for the upcoming postseason rounds where the Knicks might pursue the title referenced in her television appearance.