Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel explore spiritual connection in Mother Mary

NPR | By Brianna Scott,

Ailsa Chang, Sarah Handel

Published April 17, 2026 at 4:21 PM EDT

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Michaela Coel and Anne Hathaway about their new movie, Mother Mary, and whether they've ever had any supernatural encounters in real life.

Brianna Scott

Brianna Scott is currently a producer at the Consider This podcast.

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Ailsa Chang

Ailsa Chang is an award-winning journalist who hosts All Things Considered along with Ari Shapiro, Audie Cornish, and Mary Louise Kelly. She landed in public radio after practicing law for a few years.

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Sarah Handel

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