These Actresses Almost Played Mia Thermopolis in 'The Princess Diaries' Instead of Anne Hathaway

Amid the news that The Princess Diaries 3 is definitely happening with Anne Hathaway returning, let’s take a look back at the other actresses who almost starred in the movie.

Anne had her big break in the film and she was just 18 when she was cast as Mia Thermopolis. Before landing on Anne for the role, there were many other actresses who were considered for the part and some of them reportedly turned the job down.

“I show up [to the audition] and I looked around, there were so many other young actresses there...