Anne Hathaway Apologizes Following 'The Witches' Controversy: ‘I Do My Best To Be Sensitive'

Anne Hathaway assured her fans that she will be more sensitive in the future after her recent movie, "The Witches," received intense backlash from the members of the disabled community.

Hathaway plays as the Grand High Witch in the dark fantasy comedy film, "The Witches," whose hands appear to resemble the limb abnormality ectrodactyly or "split hands." The "Les Miserables" star responded to the criticisms by sharing a video from Lucky Fin Project — a nonprofit organization that aims to raise awareness and celebrate children, individuals and families affected by limb differences — and apologized for her lack of sensitivity and awareness.

"I have recently learned that many people with limb differences, especially children, are in pain because of the portrayal of the Grand High Witch in ‘The Witches,’" she wrote.

"Let me begin by saying I do my best to be sensitive to the feelings and experiences of others not out of some scrambling PC fear, but because not hurting others seems like a basic level of decency we should all be striving for."

Hathaway admitted that she did not realize the issue when she was offered the role. She apologized to everyone especially to the kids with the condition and assured them that it won’t happen again.

"As someone who really believes in inclusivity and really, really detests cruelty, I owe you all an apology for the pain caused. I am sorry. I did not connect limb difference with the (Gand High Witch) when the look of the character was brought to me; if I had, I assure you this never would have happened," she explained.

"I particularly want to say I’m sorry to kids with limb differences: now that I know better I promise I’ll do better. And I owe a special apology to everyone who loves you as fiercely as I love my own kids: I’m sorry I let your family down."

Warner Bros. already released a statement about the controversy and just like Hathaway, the studio also issued an apology saying it was "deeply saddened to learn that our depiction of the fictional characters in ‘The Witches’ could upset people with disabilities and regret any offense caused."

"It was never the intention for viewers to feel that the fantastical, non-human creatures were meant to represent them. This film is about the power of kindness and friendship. It is our hope that families and children can enjoy the film and embrace this empowering, love-filled theme," the studio stated.