The LuLac Edition #5, 665, May 25th, 2026

 

MOVIE STARS FAVORITE FOODS

 

ANNE HATHAWAY’S DINNER

What is Anne Hathaway’s favorite dinner?

In a red carpet interview with Vogue, Anne mentioned that a meal she keeps coming back to is branzino with potatoes and a really good cooked green. She added that the dish is especially delicious with the addition of roasted tomatoes.

While Anne didn’t spell out how she likes each component prepared, this is exactly the kind of meal that gives you a clear starting point without locking you into one method. Branzino takes well to simple treatment: roasted whole with olive oil, lemon and herbs; grilled until the skin crisps; or cooked as fillets in a hot pan if you want something faster and less dramatic than presenting an entire fish at the table.

The potatoes can follow whatever mood dinner calls for. Roasted red potatoes would make the plate feel cozy and substantial; boiled or smashed potatoes would keep it a little lighter; and creamy mashed potatoes would be ideal if you’re looking for something a little more hearty.

For the cooked greens, think less “side-dish afterthought” and more something treated with care: garlicky sauteed spinach, broccolini with lemon, or green beans cooked until they’re perfectly tender-crisp.

The roasted tomatoes are an especially smart addition. Their juices bring enough sweetness and acidity to make the plate feel finished—almost like a sauce that you didn’t even have to make.

However, you prepare it, it’s easy to see why Anne keeps coming back to this dish. It’s composed enough to feel intentional, but flexible enough to be enjoyed again and again.

 

JOHN WAYNE’S FAVORITE FOODS

John Wayne, the Hollywood cowboy icon, had a hearty appetite that matched his rugged persona. His favorite foods were simple, satisfying, and often tied to his love of grilling and hearty American fare.

Steak was his top choice — especially a thick-cut bone-in ribeye, sometimes called a “cowboy steak,” grilled over an open flame and charred medium Tasting Table+1. He enjoyed steak at steakhouses like Gulliver’s in Orange County and often grilled it himself on his home’s indoor grill Mashed. Country-fried steak with creamy gravy was another favorite foodie-haven.com.

Other red meats he liked included roast beef, salami, baloney, and bacon Mashed. He also enjoyed grilled chicken, pork, and seafood, especially when fishing or on location Taste Of Home+1.

Comfort foods were staples:

Cheese grits — creamy, buttery, with sharp cheddar, often served with eggs or steak foodie-haven.com+1.

Potatoes in any form — mashed, baked, or fried — as a classic sidekick to steak takesmeback.com.

Beans — baked, refried, or campfire-cooked — a humble but beloved staple takesmeback.com.

Cornbread — a Western essential, often served with chili takesmeback.com+1.

Chili — spicy and hearty, sometimes paired with cornbread takesmeback.com.

Huevos rancheros — fried eggs over warm tortillas with salsa for a spicy breakfast foodie-haven.com.

Special dishes tied to his name include:

John Wayne Casserole — a hearty ground beef, cheese, pepper, and biscuit-like topping dish Taste Of Home+1.

Chiles rellenos souffle — a lighter, cheesy version of the Mexican classic, often made by his third wife, Pilar Taste Of Home+1.

Wayne’s meals were straightforward, focusing on bold flavors and satisfying portions, reflecting his no-nonsense, all-American lifestyle. Whether grilling a ribeye, savoring cheese grits, or enjoying a plate of chili with cornbread, his food choices were as much a part of his legend as his films.