Anne Hathaway's ex-boyfriend Raffaello Follieri has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison.

The Italian businessman - who dated "The Devil Wears Prada" actress for four years before they split in June - was sentenced at Manhattan federal court in New York Thursday after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy.

Anne Hathaway is set to star in a musical in New York's famous Broadway theater district.

The "Rachel Getting Married" actress - who made her Broadway debut in 2002 show "Carnival!" - has reportedly been having closed door reading with producers of new musical "Promises, Promises."

Anne Hathaway was excited about punching Oscar-nominated actress Debra Winger.

Although she had to remain professional when pretending to hit her "Rachel Getting Married" co-star, Anne admits it was a "pretty cool" scene to shoot.

Anne Hathaway's ex-boyfriend is seeking a shorter sentence for his criminal charges. Raffaello Follieri requested the Manhattan District Court to give him a three-year sentence rather than the maximum of five years and three months.

The lawyer for the real estate developer - who is currently facing 14 federal counts of wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy - argues that Follieri, 30, only had the best of intentions when he lied to investors about his fictional ties to the Vatican.