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Julie Andrews Won’t Return for Princess Diaries 3

8/20/2026

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Summary

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Actress Julie Andrews said she will not reprise Queen Clarisse Renaldi in Princess Diaries 3.
Actress Anne Hathaway said the team pushed hard to bring Julie Andrews back and will respect her decision.
Anne Hathaway added the film will aim to be fun for fans who were six when 2001 original released.
Anne Hathaway said the team feels pressure to honor the franchise for now-adult fans and their children.

History

Historical Context

In 2001 Disney released Garry Marshall’s G-rated teen comedy The Princess Diaries, debuting Anne Hathaway and marking Julie Andrews’s first Disney role since Mary Poppins (1964). The surprise hit earned $165.3 million worldwide and spawned a 2004 sequel, but Andrews has confirmed she will not appear in the planned third film, prompting Disney to shift the franchise toward new characters.

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Actress Julie Andrews said she will not reprise Queen Clarisse Renaldi in Princess Diaries 3.
Actress Anne Hathaway said the team pushed hard to bring Julie Andrews back and will respect her decision.
Anne Hathaway added the film will aim to be fun for fans who were six when 2001 original released.
Anne Hathaway said the team feels pressure to honor the franchise for now-adult fans and their children.

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