Anne Hathaway's Age During The Princess Diaries 1
Anne Hathaway was 20 years old when she filmed The Princess Diaries 1 in 2001. She was born on November 12, 1982, and the movie was released in 2001.
Why Her Age Mattered for the Role
She played Mia Thermopolis, a teenager discovering her royal identity. Her real-life age helped make the character's awkward, relatable journey believable for audiences.
Quick Facts and Timeline
The film was shot mainly in 2000 and 2001, with Hathaway turning 20 during production. She was a recent college graduate from NYU at the time. For more details on her early career, see Anne Hathaway biography.
