Muslim Women Criticize Anne Hathaway for French Double Standards on Modest Swimwear

American actress Anne Hathaway recently sparked controversy while vacationing in Saint-Tropez, France, after photos showed her wearing a full-coverage swimsuit praised for sun protection. However, these images ignited anger among Muslim influencers in France who highlighted the country's double standards regarding women's swimwear. Muslim women in France often face bans, fines, or expulsion from public beaches for wearing modest swimwear like the burkini. Influencer Boutaina Azabie Azawiya shared her personal experience of being barred from joining her daughter at the pool due to her hijab and modest swimwear, contrasting her privilege to swim across borders with many Muslim women who lack such freedom.

Another influencer, Veronica Adali, pointed out the hypocrisy, noting that while Hathaway is applauded for covering her body, Muslim women have been stopped by police and forced to remove modest swimwear in public spaces. She emphasized that the issue is not the clothing but the woman wearing it, calling out the double standards. This criticism comes about three months after Hathaway stirred debate by using the Arabic phrase "Inshallah" during a promotional interview for "The Devil Wears Prada 2."