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The Princess Diaries (2001)

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The Princess Diaries is a 2001 American coming-of-age comedy film directed by Garry Marshall and based on Meg Cabot's novel. Anne Hathaway plays Mia Thermopolis, a shy San Francisco teenager who learns that she is heir to the throne of Genovia, a fictional European principality; Julie Andrews plays her grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi. The film marked Hathaway's feature-film debut and centers on Mia's adjustment to royal duties and public attention.

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Who plays Mia Thermopolis in The Princess Diaries?

Anne Hathaway plays Mia Thermopolis, a shy teenager living in San Francisco. The 2001 film was directed by Garry Marshall.

What is Genovia in The Princess Diaries?

Genovia is the fictional European principality whose throne Mia discovers she may inherit. Her grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi, is played by Julie Andrews.

Is The Princess Diaries based on a book?

Yes. The film is based on Meg Cabot's 2000 young-adult novel of the same name. Its story follows Mia as she learns about her royal family and public responsibilities.

Does The Princess Diaries have a sequel?

Yes. The sequel is The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, released in 2004. Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews both returned for the second film.

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