Anne Hathaway’s night out at an NBA game took an unexpected turn that left fans buzzing. While enjoying the game courtside with her young son, Hathaway was caught in a surprising moment that quickly went viral. The lighthearted incident, involving a close call with one of the players, became one of the viral moments.
In this article, we will delve into the details of the near crash of Anne Hathaway and Knicks player OG Anunoby.
Knicks player nearly crashes into Anne Hathaway at the NBA game
On November 13, Anne Hathaway had a close call at Madison Square Garden while watching the New York Knicks play the Chicago Bulls with her young son, Jack. During a tense moment in the game, Knicks player OG Anunoby dove over the sideline barrier to intercept a pass, nearly colliding with Hathaway and her son. Cameras caught the moment as Jack, visibly surprised, looked on wide-eyed while Hathaway reassured him with a comforting gesture.
The announcers added a playful spin, with one joking that “Anunoby’s scaring those along the sidelines.” Another noted Jack’s reaction, “The lil kid was mesmerized. He couldn’t move.” As the camera showed Hathaway smiling and keeping Jack calm, one announcer quipped, “He’s not happy about the popcorn being spilled, that’s for sure. There’s always more popcorn, young man.”
Hathaway, who shares Jack and his older brother Jonathan with husband Adam Shulman, was unfazed by the near-miss. The game was close, with the Knicks ultimately losing to the Bulls by a point, falling 124-123. Despite the Knicks’ narrow loss, the encounter between Hathaway and Anunoby quickly went viral on social media. This turned a brief courtside scare into one of the game’s most talked-about moments. Hathaway’s calm reaction and Jack’s wide-eyed surprise quickly won the hearts of the people all over.