What does "exempt" mean?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
To be "exempt" from something means to be free from or an exception to something. The speaker has used this word to express that although Anne Hathaway's character is not interested in fashion, she is not free from (exempt) the influence of the fashion industry. Ex: The company has an exemption and does not need to pay taxes. Ex: You are not exempted from following government orders.