Hollywood mainstay Anne Hathaway recently apologized after a blast from the past disturbed her peace. The Princess Diaries star was criticized after an old interview surfaced online. The interview, which took place in 2012, was conducted by renowned Norwegian journalist Kjersti Flaa during a press conference for Les Misérables. But what exactly happened between the two that eventually prompted Anne Hathaway to apologize?

Here's everything you need to know about the latest controversy surrounding the Academy Award winner.

Anne Hathaway sent a personal email to journalist Kjersti Flaa apologizing for her behavior during a 2012 interview (via Variety).

Their conversation recently went viral after Flaa reposted the encounter on YouTube, along with her own commentary. In the video, Flaa explained that she tried a unique approach during the Les Misérables press conference, singing her questions to the actors, hoping for playful or musical responses. Most of the guests enjoyed her distinctive approach and willingly participated. Hathaway, however, refused to elaborate, instead responding with short, blunt answers.