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Anne Hathaway as Mia Thermopolis
The Princess DiarieswasAnne Hathaway’s breakthrough role as she won over audiences as Princess Mia of Genovia in the original film and the 2004 sequel.
Since then, Hathaway has performed in an impressive amount of lead film roles that have garnered her lots of acclaim, includingThe Devil Wears Prada(2006),Rachel Getting Married(2008),Bride Wars(2009),Alice in Wonderland(2010),Love & Other DrugsandThe Dark Knight Rises(2012). She took home both anAcademy Awardand a Golden Globe for her role in 2012’s Les Misérables.
Although she hasn’t signed on to reprise her role in thethird installmentofThe Princess Diaries, Hathaway revealed to PEOPLE in 2023 that it was “thrilling” to “see the level of excitement for it” from fans.
In 2012, Hathaway marriedAdam Shulman, an actor and businessman. The couple has two sons,Jonathan and Jack.
02of 08Julie Andrews as Clarisse RenaldiRon Batzdorff/Brownhouse Prod/Botnp Inc/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock; Eugene Gologursky/GettyLong live the queen! The legendaryJulie Andrewshas done everything but stay under the radar since her time as Clarisse Renaldi and Mia’s paternal grandmother.She has put her famous voice to good work, snagging voice roles in the second and thirdShrekfilms, theDespicable Mefilm series, as well as box-office hitAquaman(2018) and on the Netflix sensationBridgerton, which earned her two Emmy nominations in 2021 and 2022. Previously, Andrews won an Emmy in 2005 forBroadway: The American Musical.The musical icon also received two Grammys in 2011, including a lifetime achievement award and best spoken word album for children. Regarding her return toPrincess Diaries 3, Andrews toldAccess Hollywoodin 2022 that “it’s probably not going to be possible.“The Oscar-winning actress was married toBlake Edwardsfrom 1969 until his death in 2010. In addition to theirtwo adopted daughters— Amy and Joanna, and Edwards' two children from a previous relationship — Andrews has another daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, from her first marriage toTony Walton, whodied in March 2022at 87. She is also a grandmother and great-grandmother to several children.
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Julie Andrews as Clarisse Renaldi
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Long live the queen! The legendaryJulie Andrewshas done everything but stay under the radar since her time as Clarisse Renaldi and Mia’s paternal grandmother.
She has put her famous voice to good work, snagging voice roles in the second and thirdShrekfilms, theDespicable Mefilm series, as well as box-office hitAquaman(2018) and on the Netflix sensationBridgerton, which earned her two Emmy nominations in 2021 and 2022. Previously, Andrews won an Emmy in 2005 forBroadway: The American Musical.
The musical icon also received two Grammys in 2011, including a lifetime achievement award and best spoken word album for children. Regarding her return toPrincess Diaries 3, Andrews toldAccess Hollywoodin 2022 that “it’s probably not going to be possible.”
The Oscar-winning actress was married toBlake Edwardsfrom 1969 until his death in 2010. In addition to theirtwo adopted daughters— Amy and Joanna, and Edwards' two children from a previous relationship — Andrews has another daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton, from her first marriage toTony Walton, whodied in March 2022at 87. She is also a grandmother and great-grandmother to several children.
03of 08Heather Matarazzo as Lilly MoscovitzRon Batzdorff/Brownhouse Prod/Botnp Inc/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock; Gabriel Olsen/FilmMagicAfter her role as Mia’s best friend,Heather Matarazzobecame much more low-key in Hollywood. She guest appeared on several shows likeThe L Word,Law & Order, Exes and OhsandGrey’s Anatomy. Matarazzo has also been featured in independent films and popular horror filmsHostel: Part II(2007) andScream VI(2022).In November 2018, she wed her girlfriend, comedian and writer Heather Turman.
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Heather Matarazzo as Lilly Moscovitz
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After her role as Mia’s best friend,Heather Matarazzobecame much more low-key in Hollywood. She guest appeared on several shows likeThe L Word,Law & Order, Exes and OhsandGrey’s Anatomy. Matarazzo has also been featured in independent films and popular horror filmsHostel: Part II(2007) andScream VI(2022).
In November 2018, she wed her girlfriend, comedian and writer Heather Turman.
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Mandy Moore as Lana Thomas
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We loved to hateMandy Mooreas Lana Thomas, the archrival of Mia. Today, we love the singer-turned-actress for all her work on- and off-screen.
In addition to a leading role in 2002’sA Walk to Remember, Moore returned to her villain ways in 2004’sSaved!, which featured herPrincess Diariescostar Matarazzo. She also voiced Rapunzel in Disney’sTangled(2010) and thrilled audiences in47 Meters Down(2017) before melting hearts as Rebecca Pearson on the NBC hit dramaThis Is Us, earning a Golden Globe in 2017 and an Emmy in 2019 for her performance. Since 2023, she has appeared on the Peacock seriesDr. Death.
Moore has also continued her singing career, releasing her seventh album,In Real Life, in May 2022.
05of 08Sandra Oh as Geraldine GuptaSteve Granitz/WireImageBesides Hathaway, no other cast member’s career has blossomed asSandra Oh’s has since the release ofThe Princess Diaries.Off the back of her memorable stint as Vice Principal Gupta, Oh became a household name for her role asDr. Cristina YangonGrey’s Anatomy. After 10 seasons of saving lives and cracking jokes, Oh later took on the titular character Eve Polastri onKilling Eve. The show garnered critical acclaim over its four-season run, with Oh winning best actress andmaking history at the Golden Globesin 2019. Her performance also received several Emmy nominations, includingoutstanding lead actressin 2022.Her other film credits and voice work includeSideways(2004), Rabbit Hole (2010), Tammy (2014),Over the Moon(2020),Raya and the Last Dragon(2021),Turning Red(2022) andUmma(2022). Since 2021, she has also voiced Debbie Grayson on Amazon Prime Video’sInvicible.Oh was married toSidewayscreatorAlexander Paynefrom 2003 to 2006.
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Sandra Oh as Geraldine Gupta
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Besides Hathaway, no other cast member’s career has blossomed asSandra Oh’s has since the release ofThe Princess Diaries.
Off the back of her memorable stint as Vice Principal Gupta, Oh became a household name for her role asDr. Cristina YangonGrey’s Anatomy. After 10 seasons of saving lives and cracking jokes, Oh later took on the titular character Eve Polastri onKilling Eve. The show garnered critical acclaim over its four-season run, with Oh winning best actress andmaking history at the Golden Globesin 2019. Her performance also received several Emmy nominations, includingoutstanding lead actressin 2022.
Her other film credits and voice work includeSideways(2004), Rabbit Hole (2010), Tammy (2014),Over the Moon(2020),Raya and the Last Dragon(2021),Turning Red(2022) andUmma(2022). Since 2021, she has also voiced Debbie Grayson on Amazon Prime Video’sInvicible.
Oh was married toSidewayscreatorAlexander Paynefrom 2003 to 2006.
06of 08Robert Schwartzman as Michael MoscovitzRon Batzdorff/Brownhouse Prod/Botnp Inc/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagicRobert Schwartzman played Mia’s soulmate Michael in the film, though his character did not return for the sequel. In real life, he’s capturing people’s hearts in a different way: music. Schwartzman is the lead vocalist of the rock band Rooney.While he has had a few small acting roles sinceThe Princess Diaries, Schwartzman has also directed four films,Dreamland(2016),The Unicorn(2018),The Argument(2020) andHung Up on a Dream(2023). And a little fun fact about Schwartzman? As the son of actressTalia Shire, he’s a brother toMoonrise KingdomstarJasonand the cousin of actorNicolas Cageand filmmakerSofia Coppola.
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Robert Schwartzman as Michael Moscovitz
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Robert Schwartzman played Mia’s soulmate Michael in the film, though his character did not return for the sequel. In real life, he’s capturing people’s hearts in a different way: music. Schwartzman is the lead vocalist of the rock band Rooney.
While he has had a few small acting roles sinceThe Princess Diaries, Schwartzman has also directed four films,Dreamland(2016),The Unicorn(2018),The Argument(2020) andHung Up on a Dream(2023). And a little fun fact about Schwartzman? As the son of actressTalia Shire, he’s a brother toMoonrise KingdomstarJasonand the cousin of actorNicolas Cageand filmmakerSofia Coppola.
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Caroline Goodall as Helen Thermopolis
Since playing Mia’s mom Helen, Caroline Goodall has appeared in independent films and shows, including the British seriesThe White Queen,The White Princess,BulletproofandCold Courage.In addition, she is known for her role in 2004’sChasing Liberty, featuringDiariescostar Moore.Goodall also wrote the screenplay for the 2020 thrillerThe Bay of Silenceand had a small role in the 2021 action comedyHitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard.
Goodall has been married to Italian cinematographer Nicola Pecorini since 1994, and they have two children.
08of 08Héctor Elizondo as JoeRon Batzdorff/Brownhouse Prod/Botnp Inc/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock; Harmony Gerber/FilmMagicIf you’re a fan ofGrey’s Anatomy, you’ll recognizeHéctor Elizondoas the father of Callie Torres (Sara Ramírez). However, Elizondo has been acting professionally since the early 1960s and was an Emmy Award-winning actor before starring inThe Princess Diariesand its sequel.Since then, Elizondo has appeared onMiracles,Century City,Cane,MonkandB Positiveand had a recurring role onLast Man Standing. He also provided the voice of Commissioner Gordon inThe Lego Batman Movie(2017). But he’ll always be remembered as Joe in our hearts, the head of Genovian security infatuated with the queen.In real life, Elizondo has been married to Carolee Campbell since 1969, and he has one son, Rodd, from a previous relationship.
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Héctor Elizondo as Joe
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If you’re a fan ofGrey’s Anatomy, you’ll recognizeHéctor Elizondoas the father of Callie Torres (Sara Ramírez). However, Elizondo has been acting professionally since the early 1960s and was an Emmy Award-winning actor before starring inThe Princess Diariesand its sequel.
Since then, Elizondo has appeared onMiracles,Century City,Cane,MonkandB Positiveand had a recurring role onLast Man Standing. He also provided the voice of Commissioner Gordon inThe Lego Batman Movie(2017). But he’ll always be remembered as Joe in our hearts, the head of Genovian security infatuated with the queen.
In real life, Elizondo has been married to Carolee Campbell since 1969, and he has one son, Rodd, from a previous relationship.
source: people.com
