Anne Hathaway - Anne Hathaway Apologises For Dumping Valentino For Prada At The Oscars

The Les Miserables star reveals she had originally planned to dazzle in a grey outfit with elaborate silver embroidery by her favourite couturier, Valentino, but the Best Supporting Actress winner had to make a big change and ended up walking the red carpet on Sunday (24Feb13) in her back-up choice, a pale pink Prada gown.

Explaining her decision in a statement to People.com, she writes: "It came to my attention late Saturday night that there would be a dress worn to the Oscars that is remarkably similar to the Valentino I had intended to wear, and so I decided it was best for all involved to change my plans.

"Though I love the dress I did wear, it was a difficult last minute decision as I had so looked forward to wearing Valentino in honour of the deep and meaningful relationship I have enjoyed with the house and with Valentino himself. I deeply regret any disappointment caused."

Reports suggest the Valentino gown Hathaway was planning to wear to the Oscars clashed with one her Les Miserables co-star Amanda Seyfried wore on the red carpet.

Hathaway has been a fan of Valentino's designs for years and even chose the Italian fashion icon to create the wedding dress she wore when she wed Adam Shulman in September (12).