Anne Hathaway celebrates 25 years of 'The Princess Diaries' with rare BTS video
Los Angeles, Aug 4
Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway is celebrating 25 years of her coming-of-age comedy film, 'The Princess Diaries'.
On Monday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared an array of throwback pictures and videos from the making of the film.
She also penned a long note in the caption, as she expressed her gratitude. She wrote, "25 years later and it's still one of the most magical things that has ever happened to me! Thank you all for loving 'The Princess Diaries' as much as I do, I am forever grateful for my PD family!! Love you Garry, miss you every day".
'The Princess Diaries' was helmed by Garry Marshall from a screenplay by Gina Wendkos. The film marked the debut of Anne Hathaway. It is based on Meg Cabot's eponymous novel, and also starred Julie Andrews, Hector Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo, Mandy Moore, Caroline Goodall, and Robert Schwartzman.
In the film, shy American teenager Mia Thermopolis (played by Anne Hathaway) learns she is crown princess of Genovia and receives tutelage from her estranged grandmother Clarisse Renaldi (Andrews), Genovia's reigning queen, as she decides whether to claim or renounce her title.
The film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures. The film was a sleeper hit, and grossed $165.3 million worldwide, as it defied industry expectations of an underperformance due to its G-rating and subject matter. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Anne Hathaway and Andrews' performances, and established Anne Hathaway as a bankable star.
It received retrospective praise for its themes of self-discovery and identity and its driving the narrative with female characters.
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Reader Comments
Honestly, this movie was way ahead of its time. A story about a regular girl discovering her identity and finding her confidence... it's like every underdog story but with a tiara. No wonder it's still loved after all these years. Garry Marshall truly knew how to make heartwarming films.
This movie used to air on Star Movies every Sunday during my school days! I must have seen it a hundred times. The friendship between Mia and Lilly, the lessons about being true to yourself... it shaped so many of us. So happy for Anne, she deserves all the love! ❤️
As someone who grew up outside India, it's fascinating to see how a film like this transcends borders. The themes of self-discovery and belonging are universal. Anne's gratitude and tribute to Garry Marshall is beautiful. This movie will always be a classic.
The Princess Diaries was my first introduction to Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews. Honestly, the grandmother-granddaughter dynamic reminded me so much of my own nani, minus the kingdom of course. 😂 It's amazing how a Hollywood movie can feel so personal.
I'll admit, I watched this for the first time just a few years ago with my daughter. Watching her laugh at Mia's clumsy moments and get excited about the princess transformation was a joy. It's rare to find such clean, wholesome entertainment these days. Happy anniversary to the film!
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