Originally appeared on E! Online The idea of Mother Mary took its toll on Anne Hathaway. In fact, the role—which sees Anne embody a pop star—in the A24 film marked quite a departure for the Princess Diaries star.

Anne Hathaway opened up in a new Vogue cover story about the making of “Mother Mary,” the upcoming A24 music drama from director David Lowery. Co-starring Michaela Coel, the film stars Hathaway as a pop diva who flees her tour during an existential crisis and seeks out the old friend who helped craft her public

For 'Mother Mary,' Hathaway had to endure daily dance training and voice lessons to play the titular pop star.