Anne Hathaway praises Bad Bunny's 'amazing' Super Bowl Halftime show

The award-winning actress expressed her admiration for the Puerto Rican singer's performance and message of love and unity.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Actress Anne Hathaway has praised Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl Halftime show, calling it 'amazing.' Hathaway expressed her admiration for Bunny's message of love, unity, and togetherness, which the Puerto Rican singer has been preaching since winning a Grammy just days earlier. Bunny's emotional Grammy acceptance speech also called out ICE and the Trump administration's treatment of immigrants.

Why it matters

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime show was a landmark moment, as the first all-Spanish language performance at the event. His message of inclusivity and support for immigrant communities resonated with many, including acclaimed actress Anne Hathaway. This highlights the growing influence and recognition of Latinx artists and the power of using major platforms to advocate for social justice.

The details

During his 11-song Super Bowl Halftime show on February 8, 2026, Bad Bunny delivered a high-energy performance that celebrated his Puerto Rican heritage and Latin music. Just days earlier, Bunny had won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, using his acceptance speech to call out ICE and the Trump administration's treatment of immigrants, declaring 'We are not savage, we are not animals, we are not aliens, we are humans, and we are Americans.'

  • Bad Bunny headlined the Super Bowl Halftime show on February 8, 2026.
  • Bunny won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year a few days before the Super Bowl.

The players

Bad Bunny

A Puerto Rican singer and rapper who made history as the first all-Spanish language performer at the Super Bowl Halftime show.

Anne Hathaway

An award-winning American actress who praised Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime show performance and message of love and unity.

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What they’re saying

“Yes, yes! The Benito Bowl was amazing; we loved that! And I just found out that our curling team won silver, that's fantastic. You know, I love all the people who are speaking right now about how unity comes about through love, and how we need each other, and how we need to really orient ourselves towards togetherness and protecting our neighbors. So, I'm so happy to celebrate with people who believe that and who are working towards that.”

— Anne Hathaway (Associated Press)

“Before I say thanks to God, I'm gonna say: ICE out! We are not savage, we are not animals, we are not aliens, we are humans, and we are Americans. I know it's tough not to hate on these days, and I was thinking, sometimes we get contaminados – I don't know how to say that in English – the hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love. So, please, we need to be different.”

— Bad Bunny (Grammy Awards)

What’s next

The impact of Bad Bunny's powerful Super Bowl Halftime show and Grammy speech will likely continue to be felt, as he uses his platform to advocate for immigrant rights and promote messages of love and unity.

The takeaway

Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl Halftime performance and his impassioned Grammy speech calling out ICE and the Trump administration's treatment of immigrants underscores the growing influence and recognition of Latinx artists. Acclaimed actress Anne Hathaway's praise for Bunny's message of love and togetherness highlights how major entertainment events can be powerful vehicles for social justice advocacy.