The Princess Diaries served as the professional film debut for Anne Hathaway, who was just 18 years old at the time. Hathaway beat out several established young stars for the role, allegedly because she fell off her chair during the audition, proving she had the natural clumsiness required for Mia.
(Mia Thermopolis) : In her film debut at age 18, Hathaway won the role after literally falling off a chair during her audition, proving to director Garry Marshall that she had the perfect "klutzy" energy for Mia. Julie Andrews princess diaries 2001 cast
Caroline Goodall played Helen Thermopolis, Mia's artistic and supportive mother.Erik von Detten played Josh Bryant, the popular heartthrob who briefly leads Mia astray.Sandra Oh appeared in a hilarious turn as Vice Principal Gupta, delivering some of the film's most quotable comedic beats.Patrick Flueger made his debut as Jeremiah Hart, the magic-loving friend of Mia and Lilly. Legacy of the Cast The Princess Diaries served as the professional film
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. In her feature film debut, a 19-year-old Anne
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.