'link' - Princess Diaries 2001 Cast

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.

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. princess diaries 2001 cast

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. The 2001 coming-of-age classic The Princess Diaries wasn’t

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. Robert Schwartzman (of the band Rooney) gave us