Anne Hathaway’s Vibe-Stealing Performance

During a spirited round of “Sing That Name That Tune,” actress Anne Hathaway blew everyone away with pitch-perfect vocals and stage presence. When the band struck up the intro to Kelly Clarkson’s mega-hit “Since U Been Gone,” Hathaway buzzed in, launched into the chorus and delivered it with unapologetic rock energy—before Clarkson herself could respond.

Clarkson was so stunned that she literally dropped to the floor in mock humiliation. With the audience roaring, the star of Les Misérables grabbed the mic confidently and owned the moment .

Iconic Reactions and Behind-the-Scenes Banter

• Kelly gasped: “How did you know it from just that?”

• Hathaway cheekily replied: “If you don’t understand how much we all love that song… everybody here knew it!”

• Host Matt Iseman joked: “Anne Hathaway will be doing a Kelly Clarkson tribute show in Vegas!”

• Clarkson quipped between laughs: “Should I just quit? This is embarrassing.”

The playful chemistry was electric—this wasn’t just celebrity banter, it was entertainment gold.

A Talented Singer Beyond the Screen

For fans of Hathaway’s musical chops, this moment reaffirmed something long-known: she can seriously sing. From Les Misérables (her Academy Award–winning vocal performance) to voice roles in Rio and Ella Enchanted, Hathaway has consistently showcased her vocal abilities.

But nailing Clarkson’s demanding pop-rock anthem so flawlessly—especially live—was a pure mic-drop moment.

The Power of “Since U Been Gone”

Released in 2004, “Since U Been Gone” remains one of Kelly Clarkson’s defining hits:

• It peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a Grammy for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance

• Critics rank it among the best pop songs of the 2000s, praising its hard-rock guitar and explosive chorus.

So when Hathaway belted out, “Since U Been Gone,” it tapped directly into pop nostalgia—and she nailed the energy.

What the Internet Said

Social media went wild, praising Hathaway’s theatre-honed powerhouse voice:

“Anne hathaway is a theater kid, you will never beat a theater kid at these types of games (even if you are the untouchable kelly clarkson)”
“Anne ATE!”
“Anne has always been top tier but this just put her into the elite status”

Clearly, theatre fans—and music lovers in general—were ready to crown Hathaway’s take on Clarkson’s anthem a triumph.

Legacy: More Than Just a Game

This moment transcended a simple talk-show game:

• It highlighted Hathaway’s vocal skills in a punchy, surprising way

• It reaffirmed Clarkson’s status—her big reaction underscored the song’s enduring power

• It created a viral moment people couldn’t stop sharing

In interviews since, Kelly’s playfully admitted that Anne is her “kryptonite,” especially after a repeat stumble in a later episode.