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Throwback photos show what celebrities wore at 'The Princess Diaries' premiere more than 2 decades ago

Amanda Krause   

Throwback photos show what celebrities wore at 'The Princess Diaries' premiere more than 2 decades ago
Anne Hathaway at the movie's premiere in Hollywood, California, on July 29, 2001.Frank Trapper/Getty Images
  • "The Princess Diaries" premiere took place in Hollywood, California, in 2001.
  • For the red-carpet premiere, the cast and other stars embraced fashion trends of the early aughts.

When "The Princess Diaries" premiered 21 years ago, Anne Hathaway hit the red carpet in a strapless midi dress.

When "The Princess Diaries" premiered 21 years ago, Anne Hathaway hit the red carpet in a strapless midi dress.
Anne Hathaway at the movie's premiere in Hollywood, California, on July 29, 2001.      Frank Trapper/Getty Images

Though her lavender dress was beautiful, it was Hathaway's hair, makeup, and accessories that made her look like a modern-day princess.

She wore white sling-back sandals, a diamond necklace, a sleek bun, and glowing makeup.

Mandy Moore took a more casual approach, wearing jeans and a see-through shirt.

Mandy Moore took a more casual approach, wearing jeans and a see-through shirt.
Mandy Moore at the movie's premiere in Hollywood, California, on July 29, 2001.      Steve Granitz/Getty Images

She wore a black bra underneath her mesh top and completed her ensemble with a light-wash denim jacket that matched her pants.

For shoes, Moore opted for Ked-like sneakers with a heel.

Julie Andrews mirrored the queen she played on screen with her monochrome ensemble.

Julie Andrews mirrored the queen she played on screen with her monochrome ensemble.
Julie Andrews at the movie's premiere in Hollywood, California, on July 29, 2001.      Frank Trapper/Getty Images

Her dress was the same cream color as her long blazer and strappy sandals. Andrews also wore tan hosiery with the outfit.

Heather Matarazzo stood out in a red floral gown that was as bold as her "Princess Diaries" character, Lilly Moscovitz.

Heather Matarazzo stood out in a red floral gown that was as bold as her "Princess Diaries" character, Lilly Moscovitz.
Heather Matarazzo at the movie's premiere in Hollywood, California, on July 29, 2001.      Frank Trapper/Getty Images

Her halter dress had a scoop neckline and midi skirt, and her black sandals had crisscross straps and short heels. She wore the outfit with vibrant red lipstick and a delicate necklace.

Mindy Burbano — who played Mia Thermopolis' P.E. teacher — looked like an early-2000s model at the premiere.

Mindy Burbano — who played Mia Thermopolis
Mindy Burbano at the movie's premiere in Hollywood, California, on July 29, 2001.      Ron Galella, Ltd./Getty Images

She wore a white, backless top held together with thin strings, and pink, high-waisted pants that were covered in sparkles.

To complete the look, the actor added rose-tinted sunglasses, a thick choker necklace, silver sandals, and a pink purse with a gold strap.

Erik von Detten and Crystal Harris posed together in their contrasting premiere outfits.

Erik von Detten and Crystal Harris posed together in their contrasting premiere outfits.
Erik von Detten and Crystal Harris at the premiere in Hollywood, California, on July 29, 2001.      Frank Trapper/Getty Images

Detten, who played Josh Bryant in the movie, paired blue slacks with a white button-up shirt and black dress shoes.

The "SuperGirl" singer also wore a white top — a T-shirt with a bedazzled cross — but added a black, alligator-print duster jacket on top. She paired the two with black trousers, patent-leather boots, and a sparkling belt.

Caroline Goodall looked drastically different on the red carpet than she did in the Disney movie.

Caroline Goodall looked drastically different on the red carpet than she did in the Disney movie.
Caroline Goodall at the movie's premiere in Hollywood, California, on July 29, 2001.      Steve Granitz/Getty Images

As Helen Thermopolis, Goodall wore artsy clothes and her hair in brown curls. But on the red carpet, the actor looked chicer.

She wore an orange halter dress with a pink floral print, green sandals, and a wavy, blonde bob.

Jennifer Love Hewitt supported the cast while wearing a floral dress and flats.

Jennifer Love Hewitt supported the cast while wearing a floral dress and flats.
Jennifer Love Hewitt at the movie's premiere in Hollywood, California, on July 29, 2001.      Frank Trapper/Getty Images

Her yellow dress had short puffy sleeves and a skirt that extended past her knees.

Her accessories, however, were simple. She wore only gold hoop earrings, a necklace tucked into her dress, and a gold bracelet.

Amanda Bynes looked youthful on the red carpet in a little black dress.

Amanda Bynes looked youthful on the red carpet in a little black dress.
Amanda Bynes at the movie's premiere in Hollywood, California, on July 29, 2001.      Frank Trapper/Getty Images

Her sleeveless look was decorated with a gold floral print that perfectly matched her tan sandals.

Melissa Joan Hart opted to wear white baggy pants at the movie premiere.

Melissa Joan Hart opted to wear white baggy pants at the movie premiere.
Melissa Joan Hart at the movie's premiere in Hollywood, California, on July 29, 2001.      Steve Granitz/Getty Images

She wore the casual slacks with a strapless top crafted from a red, floral-print satin. Hart also wore tan sandals, a pearl necklace, red-tinted sunglasses, and a Fendi purse.

Selma Blair did the same, but with fewer accessories.

Selma Blair did the same, but with fewer accessories.
Selma Blair at the movie's premiere in Hollywood, California, on July 29, 2001.      Steve Granitz/Getty Images

She paired her white trousers with a tan, button-up top made from satin, and heeled sandals.

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