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In a moment that had the crowd at Madison Square Garden roaring with delight, actress Anne Hathaway found herself playfully "arrested" by pop-sensation Sabrina Carpenter during the star's 'Short n' Sweet' tour stop in New York City on 26th October.
The princess of Genovia herself was the visitor this time, and the staged gig, which combines elements of a concert and vaudeville, has become a hallmark of Carpenter's live performances. Hathaway's involvement gave the viral trend a playful celebrity twist, fusing fashion, nostalgia, and fandom into a single, memorable moment.
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The Arrest Trend & Anne's Royal Moment
The beloved highlight of Sabrina Carpenter's performances is her "arrest" trend, in which she chooses a guest—occasionally a celebrity—and theatrically handcuffs them for being "too pretty" or "too hot" during the opening to her popular-hit song 'Juno.' At her NYC show, she locked eyes with Anne Hathaway and asked her to stand up, prompting thunderous cheers from the crowd.
Carpenter teased her: "Has anyone ever told you you look like a princess? I'm in the presence of a princess…" Hathaway responded with a grin and declared herself "from Genovia," a nod to her iconic role in 'The Princess Diaries.'
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After that, Carpenter formally "arrested" Hathaway for "being the most perfect princess in the world" by giving her the fluffy pink handcuffs. On social media, the moment went viral right away, with admirers tagging the pair and applauding the combination of Hollywood royalty and pop-concert theatrics.
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Anne's Look, Recent Projects & Celebrity Collaborations
In a black strapless corset top, high-rise jeans, a sleek belt, and a Bulgari watch, Hathaway showed up in a stylish yet laid-back performance ensemble that struck a mix between her red carpet style and concertgoer comfort. On her side, Carpenter has previously "arrested" other stars including Gigi Hadid and Millie Bobby Brown, making Hathaway the latest entry in a growing list of celebrity "arrestees."
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Regarding Hathaway's career, she is currently filming the much awaited 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' and is also working on the sequel to 'The Princess Diaries,' so her reappearance in a fluffy handcuff moment feels delightfully in-character. Carpenter and Hathaway's lighthearted conversation illustrates how easily fandom, fashion, and entertainment now coexist in both live performances and viral moments.
