'The Odyssey': Anne Hathaway on how her marriage inspired her role

Anne Hathaway credits her marriage to Adam Shulman as inspiration for her portrayal of Penelope in 'The Odyssey'.

Hathaway and co-star Matt Damon both drew on their marriages to portray the deep love between Penelope and Odysseus.

Hathaway and Shulman met at a film festival in 2008, and she said she knew he was her soulmate instantly.

The couple, married since 2012, are expecting their third child, which Hathaway called a 'buzzer-beater'.

Hathaway's preparation for the role involved using her own experience of a long-term marriage to embody Penelope's commitment.