Where are they now? The cast of The Princess Diaries, over 20 years later.

It's been over 20 years since The Princess Diaries first hit theatres on August 3, 2001. 

The Disney film, which was directed by Garry Marshall (the man behind Pretty Woman), introduced us to Mia Thermopolis, her cat Fat Louie, friends and foes from high school, and most importantly, Clarisse, Queen of Genovia.

Now, over two decades later, our childhood dreams are coming true with a third Princess Diaries officially in the works. 

At this stage, we don't know too many details about the film, which comes 18 years after the 2004 prequel. 

According to Variety, both Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews involvement in the film is still up in the air. 

But if their previous interviews are anything to go by, we can hopefully expect some good news.

Back in 2020, Andrews told The Talk she'd be interested in a third film. 

"It’s long been talked about but nothing sort of been on my desk or anything like that," she said.

"I think I would [do it]. I’m getting awfully old and crotchety. I’m not sure if it’s the right timing, but I think to work with Annie [Anne Hathaway, who played Princess Mia] would be lovely again, and sure I’d be up for it."

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That same year, Hathaway confirmed there was a script written and she "wants" to be involved. 

"There is a script for the third movie... There is a script," she said on Watch What Happens Live.

"I want to do it. Julie [Andrews] wants to do it. Debra Martin Chase, our producer, wants to do it. We all really want it to happen. It’s just we don’t want to unless it’s perfect, because we love it just as much as you guys love it. It’s as important to us as it is to you, and we don’t want to deliver anything until it’s ready, but we’re working on it, so..."

As we wait to hear more details about The Princess Diaries 3, let's take a look back at what the cast have been up to since the first film. 

Anne Hathaway

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Anne Hathaway played our favourite early '00s teenager Mia Thermopolis. She was 18 years old at the time.

Hathaway auditioned for the role during a flight layover as she was heading to New Zealand. The movie changed her life.

"Getting the script, it just had that feeling," Hathaway told People. "I touched it, and it was electric."

In 2004, Hathaway reprised the role of Mia in The Princess Diaries 2: A Royal Engagement, followed by various cult-classics including The Devil Wears Prada, Bride Wars and Alice in Wonderland.

A few years later, Hathaway started appearing in more serious roles, including Selina Kyle in The Dark Knight Rises, Emma Morley in One Day and most notably, Fantine in Les Misérables. She won an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award and a BAFTA Award for her role as Fantine.

Most recently, she appeared in The Witches and the 2021 film Locked Down.

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As for her personal life, Hathaway is married to actor and businessman Adam Shulman. They have two sons, Jonathan and Jack.

Julie Andrews

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Julie Andrews was an icon long before The Princess Diaries, but when she played Queen Clarisse Marie Renaldi, we fell in love with her all over again.

Since appearing in the first and second film, Andrews continued to appear in films including Eloise at the Plaza, Shrek 2, Enchanted and Despicable Me.

In 2007, she published her memoir, Home: A Memoir of My Early Years.

In 2020, the now-87-year-old launched a podcast with her daughter Emma, titled Julie's Library, where they read children's books.

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More recently, she's lent her voice to Bridgerton, where she played Lady Whistledown, Minions: The Rise of Gru and The King's Daughter. 

Hector Elizondo

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In the film, Elizondo played our favourite Head of Security, Joe.

After the movie, he's appeared in various other features including Raising Helen, Valentine's Day, New Year's Eve, and Mother's Day.

Fun fact: Elizondo's appeared in every movie that the late Garry Marshall has directed. Yep, all 17 of them.

In 2011, he began playing Ed Alzate in the comedy series Last Man Standing, alongside Tim Allen.

More recently, the 85-year-old lent his voice to the 2022 TV series Green Eggs and Ham and appeared in the TV series B Positive.

Personally, Elizondo has been married to actress Carolee Campbell since 1969. They live in California.

Heather Matarazzo

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Heather Matarazzo played Mia's hilarious best friend Lilly Moscovitz. 

Since that role, Matarazzo's appeared in various guest roles on TV shows and in films. Notable credits include the movie Sisters and television shows Law and Order, The L Word and Grey's Anatomy.

On January 11, 2018, Matarazzo proposed to her girlfriend, comedian and writer Heather Turman. They married later that year.

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This year, fans would have spotted the 40-year-old in the 2022 film Scream.

Robert Schwartzman

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Robert Schwartzman played Lilly's brother and Mia's prince charming in the first film, Michael Moscovitz.

Since then, Schwartzman's done little acting and instead launched his own filmmaking company, Utopia Media.

Sadly, we know little about his personal life.

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Erik von Detten

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If you didn't already remember, Erik von Detten played Mia's bad boy crush Josh Bryant.

Since playing that role, von Detten's appeared in various television shows, including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Malcolm in the Middle and Bones. 

In 2018, it was reported that he now works for the precious metal assets firm, Rosland Capital.

That same year, Von Detten got married to his partner Angela. 

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The couple have since gone on to welcome two children together - a daughter in 2019 and a son in 2021.

"To have your first child be one gender and then the second child be the opposite gender, I think is just such a gift. Not to say that I'd be disappointed if I got another girl, but at the same time, I think it's going to be a phenomenal experience," he told People at the time. 

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Mandy Moore

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Mandy Moore played popular high school girl, cheerleader and bully to Mia, Lana Thomas. 

Since that role, Moore's acting career has skyrocketed. 

Since The Princess Diaries, Mandy Moore has appeared in various memorable films including, A Walk to Remember, American Dreamz and License to Wed.

Most recently, she's been playing Rebecca Pearson on the hit TV show This is Us. For her role, she won a Golden Globe Award.

On November 18, 2018, Moore married the frontman of the American rock band, Dawes, Taylor Goldsmith. 

The couple have since gone on to welcome two children together, including a son named Oscar "Ozzie" Bennett Goldsmith in October this year.

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This article was originally published on December 25, 2020 and was updated on November 18, 2022.

Feature Image: Walt Disney Pictures.