Anne is framing her absence from the viral Hot Ones challenge as a responsible, doctor-approved choice to prioritize the safety of her unborn child, turning a missed opportunity into a story about maternal caution.
The real tea? Anne admitted spicy food has impacted her in the past. She’s not just avoiding the show for the baby; she’s dodging a personal culinary trauma while secretly keeping Sean Evans on speed dial for a very specific, spicy induction method.
1. Anne told E! News at the Verity premiere on Sept. 29, 'Spicy foods impacted me in the past.' 2. She revealed on Talk Of The Townsends (Sept. 25) that her doctor forbade the challenge due to early labor risks. 3. Verity hits theaters Oct. 2.
Anne Hathaway is skipping the ghost pepper gauntlet for now, but if Baby #3 is late, get ready for the hottest phone call in Hollywood history.
Anne Hathaway is currently expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman, and if you thought she was going to eat a Carolina Reaper wing for the sake of press, you clearly haven't been paying attention to her medical advice. Speaking exclusively to E! News at the New York City premiere of her new thriller *Verity* on September 29, the Oscar winner explained exactly why she skipped the viral *Hot Ones* challenge hosted by Sean Evans.
It wasn't just about being careful; it was about respecting her own body's history with heat. "Spicy foods impacted me in the past, let's just say that," Hathaway said, adding that avoiding unnecessary risks was simply "the right thing to do." However, the 43-year-old actress didn't rule out future contact with the talk show host. In fact, she issued a hilarious ultimatum that has the internet buzzing.
While she won't be tasting the escalating spice levels on set, she is keeping Sean Evans' number handy for a very specific emergency. "But if the baby is overdue, I might be giving Sean a call," Hathaway joked. It’s a bold strategy: if the little one doesn't arrive on schedule, perhaps a dose of Scoville heat is the natural induction method she has in mind.
The context for this potential phone call lies in her recent comments to *Talk Of The Townsends*, posted to Instagram on September 25. Hathaway revealed that she had actually planned to do the *Hot Ones* challenge to promote *Verity*, which is based on the Colleen Hoover novel and hits theaters on October 2. "I thought that I was gonna be able to do the Hot Ones challenge to do press for this film because it just made sense," she explained.
"But then I got pregnant and my doctor said I couldn't do it because I might go into early labor." While she managed to eat a few wings during the filming of the movie itself, the official gauntlet remains untouched. Despite missing out on the spicy spectacle, Hathaway found plenty of joy in her press tour, largely thanks to her co-star Dakota Johnson. The *Verity* cast, which also includes Josh Hartnett and Ismael Cruz Córdova, has been navigating the media frenzy together.
"I love her," Hathaway gushed about Johnson. "She’s the most adorable, amazing, surprising person." Hathaway described Johnson as someone who "hears the coolest music ever," noting that their friendship has been a highlight of the promotional cycle. As for when fans might see Anne finally take on the wings? She says, "Maybe next year," leaving us all wondering if the *Hot Ones* producers are currently updating their calendar for a post-baby return.
