Princess Diaries 2001 Cast Guide

To play the dignified and elegant Queen of Genovia, the production secured Hollywood royalty: Julie Andrews. Known for her iconic roles in Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music, Andrews brought a sense of grace, wit, and warmth to the character of Clarisse.

The 2001 coming-of-age classic The Princess Diaries wasn’t just a launchpad for a franchise; it was a perfect storm of casting genius. Here is a breakdown of the actors who brought Genovia to life. princess diaries 2001 cast

Tell us your favorite Mia moment below! 👇 #PrincessDiaries #AnneHathaway #JulieAndrews #2000sMovies #Throwback To play the dignified and elegant Queen of

: To achieve Mia's pre-makeover look, Hathaway had to wear a massive, frizzy clip-in hairpiece that the crew nicknamed " The Beast ". Here is a breakdown of the actors who

Long before he was known primarily as the frontman of the band Rooney, Robert Schwartzman stole hearts as Michael Moscovitz. As Lilly’s brother and Mia’s secret admirer, Michael represented the "boy who saw her before she was a princess." The scene where he brings Mia a M&M pizza remains one of the most romantic moments in teen cinema history. Mandy Moore as Lana Thomas

Making her film debut alongside Hathaway, pop star Mandy Moore played the ultimate high school antagonist, Lana Thomas. Moore perfectly captured the "mean girl" archetype of the early 2000s. Her performance is best remembered for the beach party scene where Mia finally stands up to her, resulting in the famous line about Lana getting an "ice cream cone" to the chest. The Supporting Stars