Anne Hathaway HonorsPrincess Diaries 2's 20th Anniversary with a Kelly Clarkson Shout-out

Mar. 15, 2025

Anne Hathaway and Kelly Clarkson.Photo:Buena Vista/courtesy Everett Collection; Kelly Clarkson/YouTube

Buena Vista/courtesy Everett Collection; Kelly Clarkson/YouTube

Anne Hathawayis paying tribute to two 2004 pop culture moments that remain linked forever.On Aug. 7, the actress, 41, marked the 20th anniversary of her movieThe Princess Diaries 2: Royal EngagementonInstagram. In the post, Hathaway also shouted outKelly Clarkson, whose 2004 hit “Breakaway” stands out at the top of the movie’s soundtrack and isprominently featured in the film.The actress shared a number of images from the movie — including moments featuring her with costarsChris Pine, Callum Blue,Julie Andrewsand director Garry Marshall — in the post, as well as a clip from Clarkson’smusic videofor the song, which shows her attending a premiere for the film.“Happy 20th anniversary to #PrincessDiaries2 and @kellyclarkson’s Breakaway!” Hathaway wrote in a caption.Garry Marshall and Anne Hathaway on set of ‘The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement’.Walt Disney/Buena Vista/Kobal/ShutterstockThePrincess Diariesmovies marked Hathaway’s ascension to Hollywood fame in the early 2000s. She played Mia Thermopolis — who learns she is the heir to a fictional European kingdom — for the first time in the 2001 original before returning for the second, in which her character is tasked with finding a husband in order to retain her claim to the throne.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Back in May, Pine recalled hereceived $65,000 for costarringinPrincess Diaries 2while he appeared on an episode ofSunday TODAYto promote his moviePoolman. “It was like they had just told me I’d made $50 million,” he said; the part marked his first appearance in a film. “It was absolutely earth-shattering.““I just remember distinctly knowing in that momentthat my life had changed somehow, even though [$65,000] at the end of the day turned out to be about $15,000,” he recalled.Hathaway last spoke about the potential for another sequel during an interview withV Magazinein April, when she shared, “We’re in a good place. That’s all I can say. There’s nothing to announce yet. But we’re in a good place.“Rumors first emerged that Disney wasdeveloping a thirdPrincess Diariesfilmin November 2022. While no announcement has been made yet, Hathaway’s costar Andrews, 88, suggested in a March interview withTODAY.comthat “sometimes it’s best to leave a good thing alone.““There was dialogue about it,” Andrews told the outlet, adding, “nothing had been realized. And I think I may be wrong, but I think it’s been shelved now. I can’t be sure.““I’d be very happy if we did do another one. But I don’t expect to,” she added.

Anne Hathawayis paying tribute to two 2004 pop culture moments that remain linked forever.

On Aug. 7, the actress, 41, marked the 20th anniversary of her movieThe Princess Diaries 2: Royal EngagementonInstagram. In the post, Hathaway also shouted outKelly Clarkson, whose 2004 hit “Breakaway” stands out at the top of the movie’s soundtrack and isprominently featured in the film.

The actress shared a number of images from the movie — including moments featuring her with costarsChris Pine, Callum Blue,Julie Andrewsand director Garry Marshall — in the post, as well as a clip from Clarkson’smusic videofor the song, which shows her attending a premiere for the film.

“Happy 20th anniversary to #PrincessDiaries2 and @kellyclarkson’s Breakaway!” Hathaway wrote in a caption.

Garry Marshall and Anne Hathaway on set of ‘The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement’.Walt Disney/Buena Vista/Kobal/Shutterstock

Walt Disney/Buena Vista/Kobal/Shutterstock

ThePrincess Diariesmovies marked Hathaway’s ascension to Hollywood fame in the early 2000s. She played Mia Thermopolis — who learns she is the heir to a fictional European kingdom — for the first time in the 2001 original before returning for the second, in which her character is tasked with finding a husband in order to retain her claim to the throne.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Back in May, Pine recalled hereceived $65,000 for costarringinPrincess Diaries 2while he appeared on an episode ofSunday TODAYto promote his moviePoolman. “It was like they had just told me I’d made $50 million,” he said; the part marked his first appearance in a film. “It was absolutely earth-shattering.”

“I just remember distinctly knowing in that momentthat my life had changed somehow, even though [$65,000] at the end of the day turned out to be about $15,000,” he recalled.

Hathaway last spoke about the potential for another sequel during an interview withV Magazinein April, when she shared, “We’re in a good place. That’s all I can say. There’s nothing to announce yet. But we’re in a good place.”

Rumors first emerged that Disney wasdeveloping a thirdPrincess Diariesfilmin November 2022. While no announcement has been made yet, Hathaway’s costar Andrews, 88, suggested in a March interview withTODAY.comthat “sometimes it’s best to leave a good thing alone.”

“There was dialogue about it,” Andrews told the outlet, adding, “nothing had been realized. And I think I may be wrong, but I think it’s been shelved now. I can’t be sure.”

“I’d be very happy if we did do another one. But I don’t expect to,” she added.

source: people.com