Anne Hathaway is opening up about her postpartum experience.
The Devil Wears Prada alum—who shares sons Jonathan, 7, and Jack, 3, with husband Adam Shulman—recently explained that the pressure for mothers to bounce back is simply unrealistic.
If anything, Anne candidly revealed that it took her years, not months, to heal her body after welcoming her second son.
"It takes three years for your body to fully recover from a pregnancy," she told People in an interview published Sept. 20. "I didn't snap back. I want to be very, very clear about that."
She continued, "With my second, it took every minute of those three years."
The 40-year-old also noted why it's so important to give yourself grace during this time.
"Let your body be a body," she reminded. "There's nowhere to get to. It's just now. Be present and take care of yourself and don't set expectations."
Having this mindset has even helped the Princess Diaries alum step outside of her fashion comfort zone.
"In this moment, everybody's taking risks," she said, "and I feel like there's more than one way to do it right now, which means that you don't have to hit a mark, you just have to be yourself—and that feels wonderful."
Of course, Anne credited her stylist Erin Walsh, who has been the mastermind behind some of her boldest, coolest looks ever.
"Erin and I believe that style is an expression," the actress explained, "and I trust her, which makes me feel like I can be braver. We don't take it too seriously. This isn't a dress rehearsal; this is life."
As she put it, "I'm wearing things that I enjoy, and I'm wearing them gratefully—and that seems to be working."
Erin previously echoed similar sentiments, exclusively telling E! News in May there was a reason people were resonating with the star's fierce fashion choices.
"What's more stylish than a woman who is embodying her ultimate essence and dressing the part?" the stylist said. "Anne is beautiful inside and out. It's very inspiring to see someone actually glowing."
With that, relive Anne's most stylish looks over the years. It just might inspire your next OOTD.
All That Glitters Is Gold
In Versace and wearing Bulgari jewelry.
Cat's Got Your Tongue
In Valentino.
Dominatrix Darling
In Valentino.
Met Gala Maven
In Versace.
Working Girl Vibes
In a Christopher John Rogers coat and Valentino dress with a Victoria Beckham bag, Wolford tights and Isabel Marant knee-high boots.
Bedazzled Beauty
In Valentino.
Power Suit
In Elie Saab.
Barbiecore Babe
In Valentino.
Monocrhomatic Moment
In Michael Kors.
Out Of This World
In Ralph Lauren
Love in Lace
In Jonathan Simkhai.
Simply Sheeth
In Protagonist.
Dominatrix Doll
In Valentino.
Pop of Pink
In Solace London.
Show Us Your Feathers
In Rodarte.
White on White
In IRO blazer and Theory trousers.
Back It Up
In Calvin Klein.
Crystal Clear
In Wes Gordon.
Dark Details
In Chanel Couture.
Picking Sides
In Rodarte.
Slip & Sleek
In Richard Nicoll.
Webbed Beauty
In Christopher Kane.
Radiant Red
In Calvin Klein.
Metallic Intrigue
In Gucci halter.
Little Black Yes
In Chanel.
Blond Bombshell
In Givenchy.
Column Goddess
In Chanel.
Punk Princess
In vintage Valentino Couture.
Shine On
In Saint Laurent.
Prada Perfection
in Prada.