Anne Hathaway nearly collapsed during Les Miserables

Slender Anne Hathaway pushed herself to the limit during filming for 'Les Miserables,' losing 25lb thanks to an extreme porridge diet and was sure she’d collapse at one point.

She told the Metro newspaper: "I didn't think I would be able to keep going without collapsing. But I had to appear dead."

Anne has also warned fans from trying to copy her fasting for the movie role. As well as her extreme weight loss, Anne had her hair cropped for the film - and she admitted it was a difficult.

The movie star said: " On the day it was cut, I was trembling. Afterwards, there was a real feeling of absence. If you are not willing to cut off your hair, lose weight and look an idiot singing, the role is not speaking to you enough.”

Her dedication to the role has paid off. As well as collecting a Golden Globe award for Best Supporting Actress, Anne is tipped to add to her success at BAFTAs and the Oscars.

The humble star added: "That's hugely flattering but nothing is real yet. It's so easy to get swept up in this but I'm just trying to keep my feet on the ground at the moment. I still can't believe I'm the girl who got to play Fantine."