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Anne Hathaway might have worn a crown inThe Princess Diaries, but behind the scenes, it wasn’t all royal bliss. Sure, it shot her to fame, but that sparkling tiara came with a heavy price tag—a career rut. Even with a big fat paycheck, Hathaway wasn’t thrilled about being typecast as the sweet, clumsy princess. After Mia Thermopolis, everyone seemed to forget she could be more than a teen rom-com star.
It took years of dodging typecasting traps and taking on daring roles to finally break free ofThe PrincessDiaries’ shadow. And while the role made her a household name, Hathaway had to work twice as hard to prove she wasn’t just another princess on the big screen.
Anne Hathaway’s $400K Breakout Role Came with a Price:The Princess DiariesPigeonholed Her Career
Anne Hathaway’s breakout role inThe Princess Diariesmay have launched her into Hollywood,but it came at a cost. Despite earning a hefty $400,000 for the film, Hathaway revealed that being typecast as the good girl made her early career tough. She shared,
Of course, after Princess Diaries, I was labeled a good girl, and for the first eight years of my career I had to fight to get any other kind of role. But I like fighting for a job, actually.
Hathaway’s first major gig as Princess Mia in Garry Marshall’sThe Princess Diaries(2001) was a smash hit, followed byThe Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagementin 2004. But the shadow of the tiara stuck with her. No matter how much fun she had on set, the actress struggled to break free from the good girl label that followed her around.
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While Robert Schwartzman, who played Michael Moscovitz, reminisced about how hard Hathaway worked on set and how ambitious she was, Hathaway confessed to Glamour that the very role that made her a star also boxed her in. Though Hathaway eventually broke out of the princess mold, winning an Academy Award forLes Misérables(2013), she didn’t forget those early struggles. Still, Hathaway has always praised herPrincess Diariesexperience, saying the films were fabulous, and she remains grateful for the lessons learned.
Even with a Golden Globe and Oscar on her shelf, Hathaway knows thatThe Princess Diaries—while magical—came with a heavy crown.
Anne Hathaway is Ready to Reclaim the Throne inPrincess Diaries 3
Anne Hathaway is officiallystepping back into the royal shoes of Mia Thermopolis. ThePrincess Diariesstar confirmed her return on Instagram, quoting Mia’s iconic “Shut up!” moment alongside Variety’s big headline.
This time, the third installment is helmed by Adele Lim (Crazy Rich Asians), who’s beyond thrilled to bring the magic back. “As a diehard fan, I’m excited to celebrate female power and joy,” Lim told Variety.
Anne Hathaway’s ‘Princess Diaries 3’ Could Easily Surpass Both the 1st and 2nd Film For an Unbeatable Reason
Debra Martin Chase, the original producer, is also returning, with Hathaway co-producing. The plot? Still under wraps, but it’s a continuation—not a reboot. The film’s script is written by Flora Greeson, with no release date just yet. Get ready, Genovia fans—the queen is coming back!
WatchPrincess Diarieson Apple TV & Hulu.
Heena Singh
Editor | Former Senior Writer
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Heena Singh is a Editor at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.
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