Anne Hathaway is reportedly ready for a baby.

The Dark Knight Rises actress is eager to wed her fiance Adam Shulman so they can start a family.

Busy actress Anne has had to push back her marriage plans to next year but is more than ready to start her new life with Adam.

"Annie wants to get everything done so they can get married and have babies," a friend close to the star revealed to US Weekly.

"Whenever they can be together is like breathing for her."

The 29-year-old star has been travelling around the world promoting The Dark Knight Rises. Anne has also been filming her new musical movie Les Misrables. The film is due for release worldwide from the end of this year which frees up most of 2013 for Anne and Adam to concentrate on their wedding.

Designer Adam is supportive of Anne's work commitments and has busied himself with his own projects. A source close to the couple says they are closer than ever and are enjoying their engagement period.

"Adam has been incredibly understanding and has been working on his own stuff too," a source continued. "They're inseparable now. They love being engaged!"