Another star who has fond memories of the Disney franchise? Julie Andrews, who played Queen Clarisse Renaldi in both 2001’s The Princess Diaries and its sequel.
Describing Anne as a “lovely young, talented actress,” the Mary Poppins alum said in a 2022 Vanity Fair interview that “it was clear” her costar was destined for great things. “She was incredibly talented, her instincts were so true,” Julie noted. “She was very, very beautiful and just a lovely human being.”
Calling them “great friends,” the acting legend added, “It was great fun to watch her growing and learning and I think that I probably was a bit of a mum to her, too.”
As for the rest of the cast, keep reading to find out where are they now.
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