As a Directioner, I’ve gotta say, the direct comparisons are wiiiild.

The direct comparisons are WILD.

So, Anne and Nick finally took a moment to set the record straight.

Movie poster for "The Idea of You" with Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine smiling, leaning in close

Is this movieactuallyabout Harry Styles?

“No!

Everyone needs to chill,” said Anne atSXSW.

Solène and Hayes walking outside with arms around each other

“Sorry, I probably shouldn’t be that reactive about it.

I just think no.”

There’s so many references out there."

Hayes performing on stage with the rest of his band

She’s nurtured a lot of things in her life.

She’s raising a daughter.

She’s built a business.

Hayes onstage with his arm outstretched in a scene from "The Idea of You" vs. Harry Styles onstage

She made a great real estate call in the early aughts, and it was a good one.

She’s living in a really great neighborhood that she’s connected to and has community with."

Okay, so, mystery solved!

Solène and Hayes close to kissing

But between you and me, the Directioner in me really did love the Harry Styles theory.

The Idea of Youbegins streaming on Prime Video on May 2.

Closeup of Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine standing in the street at a SXSW event

Anne Hathaway posing with another woman

Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway sharing a microphone

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