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It's been over 20 years sinceThe Princess Diariesfirst hit theatres on August 3, 2001.

The Disney film, which was directed by Garry Marshall (the man behindPrettyWoman), 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 thirdPrincess Diariesofficially 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 aboutThe Princess Diaries 3,let's take a look back at what the cast have been up to since the first film.

Anne Hathaway

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 inThe Princess Diaries 2: A Royal Engagement,followed by various cult-classics includingThe Devil Wears Prada, Bride WarsandAlice in Wonderland.

A few years later, Hathaway started appearing in more serious roles, including Selina Kyle inThe Dark Knight Rises, Emma Morley inOne Dayand most notably, Fantine inLes 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 inThe Witchesand the 2021 filmLocked Down.

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

Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews was an icon long beforeThe 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 includingEloise at the Plaza,Shrek 2,EnchantedandDespicable 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, titledJulie's Library,where they read children's books.

Charlotte Begg

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