Anne Hathaway surprised her Instagram followers on Sunday by posting a photo of herself scantily clad at the beach.
The actress – who is expecting her first child with husband Adam Shulman – admitted that it was a new thing for her as she shared a New Year’s message beside the image of her in a red bikini.
‘Happy 2016 to my beautiful Instafriends!’ the 33-year-old wrote,
‘So, posting a bikini pic is a little out of character for me, but just now while I was at the beach I noticed I was being photographed.
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Bumping along nicely! Pregnant Anne Hathaway surprised her fans by sharing a bikini snap on Sunday along with a new year message
‘I figure if this kind of photo is going to be out in the world it should at least be an image that makes me happy (and be one that was taken with my consent. And with a filter :)’
She concluded her note: ‘Wishing you love, light and blessings for the year ahead!’
The Interstellar star is seen cradling her baby bump in the red two piece and beaming broadly as waves crash behind her.
Au naturel: The Devil Wears Prada star looked chic when she stepped out in LA on December 22
Growing and showing: In December Anne was spotted shopping at the swimwear and lingerie boutique Eres in Beverly Hills – perhaps where she bought the red two piece
The Devil Wears Prada star usually posts snippets from her daily activities, including selfies, as well as quotes and pictures of cute animals on her Instagram.
So no doubt she delighted her 1.8 million followers with the candid photo.
Before Christmas Anne showcased her growing bump while holiday shopping at the swimwear and lingerie boutique Eres in Beverly Hills – perhaps where she purchased the flattering swimwear.
Mom to be: Toting two shopping bags, the Interstellar actress emerged on Dayton Way wearing a midi-length grey skirt under a beige cardigan, and white trainers
‘Anne is feeling really healthy. She is working out and trying to stay in shape during this pregnancy,’ a source told E! News last month.
‘She is at a healthy pregnancy weight and not stressing out about the weight gain.’
It will be the first child for Hathaway and her husband of three years, who’s ‘very loving and helps if she needs anything.’
No rest yet: The Oscar winner is reportedly working out to stay in shape throughout her pregnancy
Anne will next reprise her role as Mirana of Marmoreal aka the White Queen in the psychedelic sequel Alice Through the Looking Glass.
Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Sheen, Stephen Fry, Toby Jones, and Alan Rickman also appear in the film – hitting US/UK theaters on May 27.
Anne and Adam married in 2012 in Big Sur, California.
The 34-year-old is an actor and jewelry designer.
Behind the scenes: The actress usually posts snippets from her daily activities (including selfies like this last month) as well as quotes and pictures of cute animals on her Instagram
One on the way: It will be the first child for Hathaway and her husband, Adam Shulman
source: dailymail.co.uk