Oscar winner Anne Hathaway has expressed her excitement for the upcoming ‘Princess Diaries 3’ in a lively Instagram video following the announcement from director Adele Lim. This confirmation of a third instalment in the beloved film series has fans buzzing with anticipation.
In her Instagram post, Hathaway lounged outside, holding up one finger while exclaiming, “One.” She then cleverly transitioned to a clip from the original film, where her character Mia Thermopolis reacts with a cheeky “Shut up!” upon discovering she is the Princess of Genovia. This nostalgic nod serves as a playful reminder of her iconic role.
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Continuing the playful theme, Hathaway raised two fingers and shared another classic moment featuring her on-screen grandmother, Julie Andrews, who also says “Shut up!” The video culminated with Hathaway holding up three fingers, declaring, “Three,” before repeating the phrase, “Shut up.” The soundtrack featured Myra’s “Miracles Happen (When You Believe),” a song synonymous with the original film.
In her caption, Hathaway wrote, “Miracles happen ✨👑. Back to Genovia with @adeleblim @disney @somewherepictures. The fairy tale continues ❤️🔥,” signalling her commitment to reprising her role.
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Fans flooded the comments section with excitement, including Kelly Clarkson, who proclaimed, “Already seated queen 🍿👑,” referring to Hathaway’s status as a beloved figure in cinema.
Another fan chimed in, declaring, “THE QUEEN OF GENOVIA HAS CONFIRMED SHE WILL RETURN,” expressing their enthusiasm for the film’s continuation. With Hathaway’s playful reveal, the magic of ‘The Princess’ Diaries is set to enchant a new generation, making the wait for this sequel all the more exciting.
-Sushmita Sarkar