19 things you probably didn't know about 'The Princess Diaries'

Marilyn La Jeunesse,Fiona ClairMay 14, 2020, 03:38 IST

Anne Hathaway starred in the first and second "Princess Diaries" films.Buena Vista Films

Disney's "The Princess Diaries" premiered in 2001, but even superfans of the film may not know everything about it.
Director Garry Marshall and many of his family members made cameos in the film.
Anne Hathaway had plenty of creative input in the making of the movie, and the broken hairbrush and pore strips can be credited to her.
The soundstage the movie was filmed on was also used for "Mary Poppins," and it is now named after Julie Andrews.
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Garry Marshall's "The Princess Diaries" is a popular movie that's recently been making headlines.

The 2001 Disney film is based on the book series by Meg Cabot and it starred Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews.

Recently, ABC's tribute "The Happy Days of Garry Marshall" shed new light on the movie — plus, many fans have been wondering about the third installment of the series that's still reportedly in the works.

Here are some behind-the-scenes secrets about "The Princess Diaries" to hold you over until then.

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Andrews was responsible for Genovia's pear obsession.

Garry Marshall asked for Julie Andrews' advice when developing ideas for Genovia. Disney

Genovia isn't a real country, but if it were, it'd be in Europe.

There's a flag of Europe flying outside of the consulate building. Disney

Whitney Houston helped produce the film.

Whitney Houston was a singer, actress, and producer. AP

The photo of Mia's late father appears to be a picture of Hathaway's real-life dad.

The photo is believed to be of Anne Hathaway's father Gerald Hathaway. Disney; Walter McBride/Corbis via Getty Images

Elizondo was largely responsible for Joe and Queen Clarisse's relationship.

Julie Andrews and Héctor Elizondo in "The Princess Diaries." Disney

The actor who played Joe, Héctor Elizondo, has been in nearly all of Marshall's films.

Héctor Elizondo in "The Princess Diaries." Disney

The film used the same Disney soundstage as "Mary Poppins" for filming, and it is now named after Julie Andrews.

Julie Andrews has a soundstage named after her. Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Hamptons International Film Festival

Hathaway had plenty of creative input in the film.

It was Anne Hathaway's idea to wear a pore strip on her nose. Buena Vista Pictures

The server from the dinner party scene was also the server in "Pretty Woman."

Marvin Baverman played a server in both films. Disney

Marshall's daughter and granddaughters had roles in the film series.

Kathleen Marshall played Charlotte Kutaway in "The Princess Diaries." Buena Vista Pictures

Marshall made the film for his granddaughters.

Garry Marshall was inspired by his granddaughters to make the film. Getty

Director Garry Marshall made a cameo in the original film.

Garry Marshall can be seen in the back left of the photo. Buena Vista Pictures

The original books were partially inspired by Cabot's life.

Meg Cabot wrote the book series the movies were based on. thefilmbrat

The movie's soundtrack also featured other notable late-1990s musicians, like the boy band Hanson.

Hanson recorded the song "Wake Up" for the soundtrack. Tim Roney / Getty

Robert Schwartzman, who played Michael, is the frontman for the rock band Rooney.

Robert Schwartzman played Michael Moscovitz in the first "The Princess Diaries." Buena Vista Pictures

The mayor in the film was played by the actual mayor of San Francisco.

Willie Brown in "The Princess Diaries." Disney

"The Princess Diaries" was Hathaway's first film.

"The Princess Diaries" put Anne Hathaway on the map. Buena Vista Pictures

Several big-name actors had small roles in the film.

You might have forgotten when Mandy Moore sang in "The Princess Diaries." Buena Vista Pictures

Hathaway really fell during the rainy, bleacher scene.

This scene was not planned. Disney

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