The Princess Diaries 3 with Anne Hathaway is in Development!

"The Princess Diaries" movies are considered cult among fans of the genre and helped lead actress Anne Hathaway to achieve her big breakthrough in Hollywood. 20 years after "The Princess Diaries 2", a third part is now in development, for which Hathaway will also return as Mia Thermopolis!

The actress recently confirmed this on her Instagram profile. In the video, Hathaway symbolically counts to three, while clips of her younger performance as Mia and scenes of Julie Andrews as Queen Clarisse Renaldi are shown. "The Princess Diaries 3" will be directed by Adele Lim, who previously directed the critically acclaimed comedy "Joy Ride".

The 2001 released movie "The Princess Diaries" tells the story of Mia, who suddenly learns that she is a true princess and heir to the fictional kingdom of Genovia. The second part followed in 2004, continuing the story of Mia as the future Queen of Genovia. It is not yet known what "The Princess Diaries 3" will be about, but we are definitely looking forward to seeing Mia again after all these years!

Anne Hathaway: A career between glamor, drama and Hollywood success

Anne Hathaway is one of the most versatile and successful actresses in Hollywood. Her career ranges from romantic comedies to award-winning dramas, and she has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the film industry. Since her breakthrough in the early 2000s, she has excelled in a variety of genres, showing remarkable development as an actress.

Early years and breakthrough with "The Princess Diaries" (2001)

Anne Hathaway was born on November 12, 1982 in Brooklyn, New York. She gained her first acting experience at school and in theater productions. Her breakthrough came in 2001 when she took on the lead role in "The Princess Diaries". In this Disney film, Hathaway played the shy Mia Thermopolis, a teenager who learns that she is the heir to the throne of a fictional European kingdom. The movie was a huge success and made Hathaway an overnight star.

Suddenly Princess quickly became a classic in the romantic comedy genre and opened the doors to other big roles for Hathaway. A sequel, "The Princess Diaries: The Royal Betrothal", followed in 2004 and cemented her position as a popular actress in family-friendly films.

A step into more serious roles: "Brokeback Mountain" (2005)

After the success of her first films, Hathaway wanted to prove that she was more than just a comedic actress. In 2005, she took on a role in Ang Lee's multi-award-winning drama "Brokeback Mountain". The film, which focuses on the complex relationship between two cowboys (played by Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal) , was a turning point in Hathaway's career. Her role as the wife of Gyllenhaal's character showed that she could also be convincing in serious and emotionally profound films.

Fashion and power: "The Devil Wears Prada" (2006)

A year later, Hathaway starred alongside Meryl Streep in the successful comedy "The Devil Wears Prada". In this film, which satirically portrays the world of the fashion industry, Hathaway embodied the role of the insecure Andy Sachs, a young woman who works as an assistant to the powerful and merciless fashion boss Miranda Priestly (played by Streep). The film was an international success and brought Hathaway praise for her performance. It remains one of her best-known and most popular films to this day.

An award-winning performance: "Les Misérables" (2012)

While Hathaway enjoyed success in romantic comedies and dramas, she reached a career peak in 2012 with her role in the musical film "Les Misérables". Hathaway played Fantine, a poor woman who is forced to make drastic decisions in order to save her daughter. Her interpretation of the song "I Dreamed a Dream" moved the audience to tears and earned her high praise from critics.

For her outstanding performance in Les Misérables, Hathaway won numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. This role cemented her status as one of the most respected actresses of her generation.

Science fiction and blockbusters: "Interstellar" (2014) and "The Dark Knight Rises" (2012)

Anne Hathaway continued to show her versatility by establishing herself in blockbuster films. In 2012, she played the role of Selina Kyle aka Catwoman in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises" , the conclusion of the "Batman" trilogy. Her interpretation of the famous anti-heroine was both strong and vulnerable, which was well received by fans and critics alike.

Two years later, she worked with Christopher Nolan again, this time in the science fiction epic "Interstellar". Hathaway played a scientist who embarks on a journey through a wormhole with a group of astronauts to save humanity. The film was both commercially successful and popular with critics and showed Hathaway's ability to shine in big, challenging productions.

Comedies and serious themes: "The Intern" (2015) and "Dark Waters" (2019)

Hathaway kept switching between different genres. In the comedy "The Intern" (2015) , she played a successful businesswoman alongside Robert De Niro who hires an older intern in her company. The film was a charming and heartwarming story about generations and everyday working life.

In 2019, Hathaway returned to more serious territory with "Dark Waters". The film is based on the true story of an environmental lawyer (played by Mark Ruffalo) who sues a chemical company for contaminating a small town. Hathaway played his supportive wife and once again showed her ability to deliver strong performances in socially relevant films.

New projects and a return to rom-com

In recent years, Hathaway has remained in demand, devoting herself to a mix of projects. In 2020, she played a modern version of the witch from Roald Dahl's classic in the film "The Witches".