Anne Hathaway, gearing up for her role in the upcoming film 'Mother Mary', revealed that she drew significant inspiration from Beyoncé's music, particularly the 2024 track 'American Requiem'. During a Q&A session at a listening event for the film's soundtrack, Hathaway shared how listening to Beyoncé's mesmerizing vocal techniques helped her realize the potential of a softer voice for her character, Mary. She emphasized studying Beyoncé's phrasing and musicianship, which played a crucial role in her preparation. Hathaway, who originally trained in musical theatre, spent two years retraining her voice to adopt a contemporary pop style, a shift that initially baffled her. Reflecting on her upbringing, she expressed her feelings of inadequacy compared to legendary singers like Whitney Houston but ultimately embraced the challenge of mastering this new singing style for her role in 'Mother Mary'.