Anne Hathaway is paying tribute to her breakout role and the beloved film that launched her career. On Thursday, the 38-year-old actress celebrated the 20th anniversary of “The Princess Diaries”, which was released on July 29, 2001.
Hathaway starred as Mia Thermopolis, an awkward teen who discovers she’s heir to the throne of a European kingdom called Genovia.
The film, based on author Meg Cabot’s novel of the same name, was directed by the late Garry Marshall and also starred Julie Andrews as Clarisse Rinaldi, Mia’s grandmother and reigning Queen of Genovia.
The popular Disney movie even spawned a sequel, 2004’s “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement”, which featured Chris Pine‘s big screen debut.
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