Anne Hathaway pokes fun at 'fake baby bump' theories

Anne Hathaway has poked fun at those who suggested her baby bump didn't look real after a recent film premiere, telling them she had "fake hair, real bump".

The US actress turned heads in an outfit that showed off her bare bump at the launch of her new film, The End of Oak Street, in Los Angeles on Sunday.

It sparked a flurry of comments on social media from people saying "Why does it look fake?" and "Oh come on. That is not real." But others leapt to her defence, with one writing: "A lot of people in these comments have never seen a pregnant belly on someone who has abs."

Hathaway, 43, announced in June that she is expecting her third child with husband Adam Shulman.

Her growing bump has been evident as she has promoted The Odyssey in recent weeks, but it attracted greater attention thanks to her choice of outfit at the premiere for The End of Oak Street.

The bump was on full show in the custom Atelier Prabal Gurung crop top, which the designer described as a "sculptural high-low halter top with a cascading train". Hathaway paired the top with low-rise La Ligne jeans and red Aquazzura stilettos.

"Fake hair, real bump," the actress wrote on Instagram with a video of her getting ready and attending the premiere.

"Enjoy The @endofoakstreet Block Party chaos with me as my outfit literally melts in the heat!!"

As well as raising unfounded doubts about the bump, some people criticised the star's overall look on social media, calling it "ridiculous", "tacky" and "bizarre".

But others praised her. Charlotte Cripps wrote in the Independent: "It might be an outfit that her social media critics wouldn't be seen dead in, but it's a clear message of body positivity, strength, and gender equality – and it's her unique expression of the next chapter of her life."

The Telegraph's Rebecca Cope said: "Though drawing criticism from some, the look is just the latest example of a celebrity literally letting it all hang out."

Hathaway's appearance on Sunday also led to a surge in interest in her "coconut water" nails look.

The star has been in the spotlight throughout the summer, promoting The Odyssey at its premiere in London on 6 July (below).

She also donned red carpet maternity wear at The Odyssey's US premiere in New York on 14 July.