Headline: 20+ years later, and this cast is still royalty. 👑
In her feature film debut, a 19-year-old Anne Hathaway beat out hundreds of actresses for the role of the shy, frizzy-haired San Francisco teen who learns she is a princess. Her physical comedy (falling off the limo seat, anyone?) and genuine warmth made her an instant star. princess diaries 2001 cast
Let’s give a round of applause for the rest of the Genovia royalty: 👑 as Lilly Moscovitz (the best friend with the iconic glasses). 🚗 Robert Schwartzman as Michael Moscovitz (the crush who built her a car). 💔 Mandy Moore as Lana Thomas (the queen bee we loved to hate). 🕺 Erik von Detten as Josh Bryant (the ultimate early 2000s heartthrob). Headline: 20+ years later, and this cast is still royalty
Dame Julie Andrews brought the gravitas and elegance required for the role of the regal grandmother. Yet, she also infused Clarisse with a dry wit and hidden warmth—especially during the iconic "Lana, you’re on fire" scene. Let’s give a round of applause for the
Fresh off her pop music success, Mandy Moore leaned into her "mean girl" role as the arrogant, cheerleading villain. Her performance of "Oops!... I Did It Again" at the beach party is legendary.
Lilly’s older brother, Michael, was the sensitive garage-band musician who saw Mia before the makeover. Robert Schwartzman (of the band Rooney) gave us one of the sweetest slow-burn crushes in teen movie history.
Before she was a Jane Austen icon, Anne Hathaway was our clumsy but loveable Mia Thermopolis. And who can forget the legendary Julie Andrews as the elegant Queen Clarisse Renaldi?