On February 5, 2005, New York’s art and fashion elite gathered for a remarkable evening—the amfAR and ACRIA tribute to Herb Ritts, the legendary photographer whose lens defined timeless beauty. Among the luminaries, a young Anne Hathaway stood out. At just 22, Hathaway was transitioning from her breakout “Princess Diaries” fame into becoming a serious Hollywood force. What’s less known is how deeply connected she felt to Ritts’ work. His portraits of strength and vulnerability had inspired her a