Academy Award-winning actress Anne Hathaway just straight-up proved New York Knicks fan loyalty hits different. On The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Hathaway was put on the spot, asked to pick between her own second Oscar win or another NBA championship for her beloved Knicks. After a quick pause, she went all in, emphatically choosing another title for her hometown team.
“The Way My Nervous System Is Reacting…”
This wasn’t some casual shrug, either. Hathaway, a legitimate Academy Award winner, actually laughed and said, “The way my nervous system is reacting to that choice is really intense.” Think about that for a second. We’re talking about one of the biggest individual accolades in her entire profession, and she’s feeling “intense” about ditching it for a team championship. That’s the kind of ride-or-die energy you just don’t see every day. It’s the ultimate fan dream: putting the team above literally everything else, even your own personal glory. You gotta respect that kind of dedication to the grind.
Knicks Are Ready to Run It Back
Her choice isn’t just talk, either. The Knicks are set to kick off their title defense on October 20 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Yeah, you read that right: title defense. They’re coming into this season looking to hoist another Larry O’Brien Trophy in June. Meanwhile, Hathaway herself isn’t out of the awards race; she’s still expected to snag some Academy Award consideration for her recent roles in The Odyssey and The Devil Wears Prada 2. But hey, it looks like her priority list is pretty clear: team first, personal gold second.
So, mark your calendars. The Knicks start their mission for another championship on October 20 against the 76ers. Will Hathaway get her Oscar before June? Maybe. But you know what she’s really rooting for to happen come summer.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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