Devil Wears Prada star Anne Hathaway beats Kelly Clarkson at her own game during surprise musical challenge

During a memorable 2022 appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, actress Anne Hathaway engaged in an unexpected and highly competitive musical challenge against the program’s host. This lighthearted encounter, which was organized as part of the promotional tour for Hathaway’s Apple TV+ miniseries, WeCrashed, quickly evolved into a viral television spectacle that left both the studio audience and Kelly Clarkson herself in a state of genuine astonishment. The segment has since become a massive hit, amassing over 1.2 million views from fans who were captivated by the playful, high-energy showdown between the two stars.

Kelly Clarkson introduced the segment by acknowledging the intense nature of the characters featured in Hathaway’s new project. She suggested that they mirror that dramatic energy with a high-stakes game titled Sing That Name That Tune. The rules were straightforward yet demanding: both participants had to listen to live instrumental backing tracks provided by the house band, correctly identify the song, and then quickly step onto a platform to perform the lyrics aloud once they had figured out the musical composition in question.

The competition began with the band playing the instrumental version of Billy Joel’s classic hit, Piano Man. Initially, both women struggled to identify the melody, leading to a slow start for the challenge. After being provided with a specific hint regarding the identity of the artist, Clarkson reached her platform first to name the track. However, she faltered when attempting to recall the actual lyrics. Hathaway immediately seized this opportunity, stepping up to perform the lines with total accuracy, which sent the studio audience into a frenzy of excitement.

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