Hathaway was born… Read Full Bio ↴Anne Jacqueline Hathaway is an actress and singer.
Hathaway was born in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. Her father, Gerald Thomas Hathaway, is a lawyer, and her mother, Kathleen Ann (née McCauley), is an actress who inspired Hathaway to follow in her footsteps. The family moved to Millburn, New Jersey, when she was six years old. Hathaway has an older brother, Michael, and a younger brother, Thomas. She is of mostly Irish and French ancestry, with distant Native American and German roots.
Hathaway's first major role came in the short-lived television series "Get Real" (1999). She gained widespread recognition for her roles in The Princess Diaries (2001) and its 2004 sequel as a young girl who discovers she's a member of royalty, opposite Julie Andrews and Heather Matarazzo.
She also had a notable role in Nicholas Nickleby (2002) opposite Charlie Hunnam and Jamie Bell, and a starring role in Ella Enchanted (2004). A former top-ranking soprano in New York, Hathaway was reportedly a front-runner for the role of "Christine" in the 2004 The Phantom of the Opera (2004). However, due to scheduling conflicts with The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004), she couldn't take the role, which was later given to newcomer Emmy Rossum.
Hathaway soon started to move away from family-friendly films. Following The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004), she appeared topless in the films Havoc (2005) opposite Josh Peck and Brokeback Mountain (2005) opposite Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal. Her desire to break out of her "Princess Diaries" image parallels that of her one-time co-star, Julie Andrews, who went topless in the film S.O.B. (1981) in order to break away from the image she created from her 1960s musicals. In interviews, Hathaway said that doing family-friendly films didn't mean she was similar to their characters or mean she objected to appearing nude in other films.
Other films she has starred in include The Devil Wears Prada (2006) opposite Meryl Streep, Becoming Jane (2007), in which she plays a young Jane Austen, and Rachel Getting Married (2008) in which she plays Rachel's sister who comes home for her sister's wedding after rehab. She has also featured in the romances Bride Wars (2009), Valentine's Day (2010), and Love & Other Drugs (2010), and the fantasy film Alice in Wonderland (2010). In 2012, she starred as Catwoman in her highest-grossing film, The Dark Knight Rises, and played Fantine, a prostitute dying of tuberculosis, in the musical Les Misérables, winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has since played a scientist in the science fiction film Interstellar (2014), the owner of a fashion website in the comedy The Intern (2015), a haughty actress in the heist film Ocean's 8 (2018), a con artist in the comedy The Hustle (2019), and Rebekah Neumann in the miniseries WeCrashed (2022).
At the End of the Day
Anne Hathaway Lyrics
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And that's all you can say for the life of the poor
It's a struggle, it's a war
And there's nothing that anyone's giving
One more day standing about, what is it for?
One day less to be living
At the end of the day you're another day colder
And the righteous hurry past
They don't hear the little ones crying
And the plague is coming on fast, ready to kill
One day nearer to dying
At the end of the day there's another day dawning
And the sun in the morning is waiting to rise
Like the waves crash on the sand
Like a storm that'll break any second
There's a hunger in the land
There's a reckoning still to be reckoned
And there's gonna be hell to pay
At the end of the day
At the end of the day, you get nothing for nothing
Sitting flat on your bum doesn't buy any bread
There are children back at home
And the children have got to be fed
And you're lucky to be in a job
And in a bed
And we're counting our blessings
Have you seen how the foreman is fuming today?
With his terrible breath and his wandering hands?
It's because little Fantine won't give him his way
Take a look at his trousers, you'll see where he stands
And the boss, he never knows
That the foreman is always on heat
If Fantine doesn't look out
Watch how she goes
She'll be out on the street
At the end of the day it's another day over
With enough in your pocket to last for a week
Pay the landlord, pay the shop
Keep on working as long as you're able
Keep on working 'til you drop
Or it's back to the crumbs off the table
For you've got to pay your way
At the end of the day
And what have we here, little innocent sister?
Oh, come on Fantine, let's have all the news
"Dear Fantine, you must send us more money
Your child needs a doctor
There's no time to lose"
Give that letter to me
It is none of your business
With a husband at home
And a bit on the side
Is there anyone here
Who can swear before God
She has nothing to fear?
She has nothing to hide?
What is this fighting all about?
Someone tear these two apart
This is a factory, not a circus
Come on ladies, settle down
I am the mayor of this town
I run a business of repute
Deal with this foreman
Be as patient as you can
Yes, Monsieur Madeline
I might have known the bitch could bite
I might have known the cat had claws
I might have guessed your little secret
Ah yes, the virtuous Fantine
Who keeps herself so pure and clean
You'd be the cause I had no doubt
Of any trouble hereabout
You play a virgin in the light
But need no urgin' in the night
She's been laughing at you
While she's having her men
She'll be nothing but trouble again and again
You must sack her today
Sack the girl today
Right my girl, on your way
Monsieur le Maire, Monsieur le Maire
Monsieur le Maire, please, please, Monsieur, I have a child
"At The End Of The Day" provides a bleak commentary on the struggles of impoverished people in France in the 19th century. The opening lines of the song, "At the end of the day, you're another day older and that's all you can say for the life of the poor," encapsulate the harsh reality of life for the poor, who are stuck in a cycle of poverty and have little hope for the future. The song also highlights the societal issues that contribute to this cycle, such as the lack of support for the poor, the spread of disease, and sexual harassment in the workplace.
The song also explores the experiences of one character, Fantine, who is struggling to provide for her child. The lyrics suggest that she is forced to turn to prostitution to make ends meet, a fact that is exploited by her male supervisor. The lines, "And the boss, he never knows that the foreman is always on heat, if Fantine doesn't look out, watch how she goes, she'll be out on the street," illustrate the danger that women face in the workplace when they are not protected.
Despite the bleakness of the subject matter, the song ends on a note of resilience. The line "You've got to pay your way at the end of the day" reminds the listener that, no matter what, they must keep working to make ends meet. The final verse suggests that there is still hope for the future, that "there's a reckoning still to be reckoned", and that society will have to confront the problems it has created.
Line by Line Meaning
At the end of the day you’re another day older
Another day has passed, reminding you that you’re getting older.
And that’s all you can say for the life of the poor
Being poor is a struggle, with not much to show for it.
It’s a struggle, it’s a war
Life is tough for the poor, and it feels like they’re constantly battling to survive.
And there’s nothing that anyone’s giving
No one is helping the poor, they’re having to fend for themselves.
One more day standing about, what is it for?
Being poor can feel like you’re stuck in one place, not moving forward.
One day less to be living
As another day passes, you have one less day to live.
At the end of the day you’re another day colder
As the day comes to a close, the cold gets worse and you feel more alone.
And the shirt on your back doesn’t keep out the chill
Even the clothes you wear aren’t enough to keep you warm in the cold.
And the righteous hurry past
People who are comfortable in life tend not to notice those who are struggling.
They don’t hear the little ones crying
People in power aren’t paying attention to the distress of those who are less fortunate.
And the plague is coming on fast, ready to kill
Sickness and disease are a real threat to those living in poverty.
One day nearer to dying
As time passes, we’re all getting closer to death.
At the end of the day there’s another day dawning
After a hard day, there’s always the hope that tomorrow will be better.
And the sun in the morning is waiting to rise
No matter how difficult today was, there will always be a new day.
Like the waves crash on the sand
Life can feel unpredictable, like waves crashing against the shore.
Like a storm that’ll break any second
Life can feel volatile, like a storm that could happen at any moment.
There’s a hunger in the land
People are desperate for change and improvement in their lives.
There’s a reckoning still to be reckoned
There’s a lot of work to be done to make things better for those living in poverty.
And there’s gonna be hell to pay
If change doesn’t happen soon, there will be consequences.
At the end of the day you get nothing for nothing
In life, you have to work hard to get anything.
Sitting flat on your bum doesn’t buy any bread
Being lazy doesn’t put food on the table.
There are children back at home
People have families they need to provide for.
And the children have got to be fed
Children are a priority, they need to be taken care of first.
And you’re lucky to be in a job
Having a job is something to be grateful for, even if it’s not a great job.
And in a bed
Having a place to sleep is a privilege that not everyone has.
And we’re counting our blessings
We need to remember what we do have and be thankful for it.
Have you seen how the foreman is fuming today?
The foreman is angry and agitated, making everyone uncomfortable.
With his terrible breath and his wandering hands?
The foreman is a gross person who is making others uncomfortable with his behavior.
It’s because little Fantine won’t give him his way
The foreman is upset because he’s been rejected by Fantine.
Take a look at his trousers, you’ll see where he stands
The foreman is attracted to Fantine but she’s not interested in him at all.
And the boss, he never knows
The boss is clueless about what’s happening between the foreman and Fantine.
That the foreman is always on heat
The foreman is always horny and looking for an opportunity.
If Fantine doesn’t look out
Fantine needs to be careful and protect herself from the foreman.
Watch how she goes
Fantine needs to be careful about the choices she makes.
She’ll be out on the street
If Fantine loses her job, she’ll be homeless and desperate.
At the end of the day it’s another day over
Just like every day, this one has ended.
With enough in your pocket to last for a week
Some people have just enough money to scrape by for a short period of time.
Pay the landlord, pay the shop
People have bills to pay, otherwise they risk losing everything.
Keep on grafting as long as you’re able
Keep working hard as long as you can, to survive.
Keep on grafting till you drop
Work until you can’t work anymore.
Or it’s back to the crumbs off the table
If you can’t work, then you’re back to being poor and struggling to survive.
You’ve got to pay your way
In life, you have to work hard and contribute in order to survive.
And what have we here, little innocent sister?
Someone is being sarcastic towards Fantine, mocking her innocence.
Oh, come on Fantine, let’s have all the news
Someone is prying into Fantine’s personal life, looking for gossip.
Dear Fantine you must send us more money
Fantine is being asked for more money, even though she doesn’t have much to spare.
Your child needs a doctor
Fantine’s child is sick and in need of medical attention.
There’s no time to lose
Fantine is being pressured to act quickly, there’s a sense of urgency.
Give that letter to me
Someone is demanding to see the letter, which is none of their business.
It is none of your business
Fantine is refusing to share her personal information with others.
With a husband at home
Fantine has a husband, but he’s not present in her life.
And a bit on the side
Fantine has a lover on the side, which is unknown to many people.
Is there anyone here
Someone is asking if there is anyone who can confirm what Fantine is saying.
Who can swear before God
Someone is looking for a witness who can confirm the truth of the situation.
She has nothing to fear?
Someone is questioning whether Fantine has anything to hide.
She has nothing to hide?
Someone is asking if there’s anything Fantine is hiding from others.
What is this fighting all about?
There’s an argument happening, and it’s not clear what started it.
Will someone tear these two apart
Someone is asking for the argument to stop and for the people involved to be separated.
This is a factory, not a circus
People need to be working, not arguing and causing a scene.
Now, come on ladies, settle down
People need to calm down and get back to work.
I am the mayor of this town
Someone in authority is asserting their power and control over the situation.
I run a business of repute
The singer is reminding everyone that they have a good reputation to uphold.
Deal with this foreman
Someone is telling others to take care of the foreman and his bad behavior.
be as patient as you can
People need to handle the situation calmly and with restraint.
Yes Monsieur Madeline
People are agreeing to follow instructions from the person in power, Monsieur Madeline.
I might have known the bitch could bite
Someone is referring to Fantine as a bitch, implying that there is more to her than meets the eye.
I might have known the cat had claws
The singer is realizing that Fantine is stronger and more capable than they had thought.
I might have guessed your little secret
Someone is admitting that they suspected Fantine had a secret they weren’t aware of.
Ah yes, the virtuous Fantine
The artist is being sarcastic, suggesting that Fantine isn’t as virtuous as she appears.
Who keeps herself so pure and clean
The artist is mocking Fantine for presenting herself as pure and innocent.
You’d be the cause I had no doubt
The artist is blaming Fantine for the argument and conflict that’s happening.
Of any trouble hereabout
The singer is implying that Fantine is the source of all the problems.
You play a virgin in the light
The artist is implying that despite presenting herself as innocent and pure, Fantine has a darker side.
But need no urgin’ in the night
The singer is suggesting that Fantine is more promiscuous than she appears.
She’s been laughing at you
The singer is implying that Fantine has been disrespecting others and finds the situation amusing.
While she’s having her men
The singer is suggesting that Fantine sleeps around with different men.
She’ll be nothing but trouble again and again
The artist is implying that Fantine is a troublemaker who will cause problems in the future.
You must sack her today
The artist is demanding that Fantine be fired from her job.
Sack the girl today
The singer is repeating their demand that Fantine be fired from her job.
Right my girl, on your way!
Someone is telling Fantine to leave and go somewhere else, as she’s no longer wanted here.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alain Albert Boublil, Claude Michel Schonberg, Herbert Kretzmer, Jean Marc Natel
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At the end of the day you're another day older
And that's all you can say for the life of the poor
It's a struggle, it's a war
And there's nothing that anyone's giving
One more day standing about, what is it for?
One day less to be living
At the end of the day you're another day colder
And the shirt on your back doesn't keep out the chill
And the righteous hurry past
They don't hear the little ones crying
And the plague is coming on fast, ready to kill
One day nearer to dying!
At the end of the day there's another day dawning
And the sun in the morning is waiting to rise
Like the waves crash on the sand
Like a storm that'll break any second
There's a hunger in the land
There's a reckoning still to be reckoned and
There's gonna be hell to pay
At the end of the day!
At the end of the day you get nothing for nothing
Sitting flat on your bum doesn't buy any bread
There are children back at home
And the children have got to be fed
And you're lucky to be in a job
And in a bed!
And we're counting our blessings!
Have you seen how the Foreman is fuming today?
With his terrible breath and his wandering hands?
It's because little Fantine won't give him his way
Take a look at his trousers, you'll see where he stands!
And the boss, he never knows
That the Foreman is always on heat
If Fantine doesn't look out
Watch how she goes
She'll be out on the street!
At the end of the day it's another day over
With enough in your pocket to last for a week
Pay the landlord, pay the shop
Keep on working as long as you're able
Keep on working 'til you drop
Or it's back to the crumbs off the table
You've got to pay your way
At the end of the day!
And what have we here, little innocent sister?
Come on, Fantine, let's have all the news!
Dear Fantine, you must send us more money
Your child needs a doctor
There's no time to lose
Give that letter to me
It is none of your business
With a husband at home
And a bit on the side!
Is there anyone here
Who can swear before God
She has nothing to fear?
She has nothing to hide?
What is this fighting all about?
Someone tear these two apart
This is a factory, not a circus!
Come on, ladies, settle down
I am the Mayor of this town
I run a business of repute
Deal with this, Foreman
Be as patient as you can
Yes, Monsieur Madeline
I might have known the bitch could bite
I might have known the cat had claws
I might have guessed your little secret
Ah, yes, the virtuous Fantine
Who keeps herself so pure and clean
You'd be the cause I had no doubt
Of any trouble hereabout
You play a virgin in the light
But need no urgin' in the night
She's been laughing at you
While she's having her men
She'll be nothing but trouble again and again
You must sack her today
Sack the girl today!
Right, my girl. On your way!
@babsgrayson8432
Those women remind me of people I worked with when I was a teen. They were always horrible to newbies and looking back, they were jealous of youth and innocence.
@klassicalmuzik
Those factory workers all have that Karen look in their faces @4:00
@WouterTV
Just remember not to be like that when u are older :)
@gabriellerivera7551
I’ve definitely worked for a few of those. You’re working you’re best and hardest, but that doesn’t beat the Karen-mentality: the better you work, the more their intimidated.
@KingRich616
Maybe it was you not them
@rhiannonbagley212
@@klassicalmuzikperhaps all the karens we see today are reincarnations or descendants of them...who knows?!
@JewishKeto
Fantine’s story is so tragic. :( she did what she felt she needed to do to take care of her daughter.
@Pooknottin
It is.
A shame that single mothers should suffer such stigma and that a society would destroy a person's life because of the callous deeds of another simply because of that person's gender.
No hate like christian love...
@VladTepes-SaviorofEurope-mw4uy
@@Pooknottin What exactly does that have to do with Christianity?
@OneWorldGovernment2030-yv3zc
@@Pooknottin Like it wasn't a universal thing in most cultures like Buddhism, Taoism, middle east? Only Shinto had no problem with it.