While we might not forgive the Princess Diaries for attempting to persuade us that Anne Hathaway lacked inherent princess-worthy qualities before her grand Cinderella transformation, her most striking style evolution isn't showcased in any of her film roles, but rather on the red carpets today.
Now, the once-reigning princess of 2000's chick flicks is set to resume her throne, with the news that she'll revive the beloved Mia Thermopolis in a long-awaited Princess Diaries 3. Of course, behind every Princess stands a fairy godmother, and for Hathaway, it's her current stylist Erin Walsh. Having previously worked with Law Roach, it became evident that his avant-garde approach didn't quite align with Hathaway's essence. But since since joining forces with Walsh in 2022, the duo have consistently delivered sartorial perfection with each and every appearance.
Since finding her sartorial groove, Hathaway has become a force to be reckoned with on the red carpet and beyond. She's even embodied arguably her most fashionable on-screen counterpart, The Devil Wears Prada's Andy Sachs. Perched next to Anna Wintour (aka the real-life Miranda Priestly) at the Michael Kors Spring/Summer '23 show, the actress donned bangs and brown leather, in a look (seemingly) plucked straight from the movie. And for that, Erin Walsh, we salute you.
In honour of her impending return to royal duties, we're rounding up some of Anne Hathaway's best looks, both on and off the screen.
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The Idea Of You premiere in New York City, wearing Bulgari and Versace.
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The Idea Of You press, wearing Ralph Lauren, Jimmy Choo and Bulgari.
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With Nicholas Galitzine at SXSW for The Idea of You. Wearing Patou and and Bulgari.
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Versace Icon campaign.
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Wearing Versace, In Conversation with Donatella Versace.
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At the Moncer Grenoble show.
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The Fashion Awards, wearing Maison Valentino.
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The Met Gala 2023, wearing Versace.
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She Came to Me premiere, wearing Maison Valentino.
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Wearing Versace at Sundance Film Festival, 2023.
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Bulgari Show in 2023, wearing Versace and Bulgari.
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Dressed in a striking resemblance to her character in Devil Wears Prada, Andy Sachs, at the Michael Kors show.
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A still from Princess Diaries where she played Princess Mia Thermopoulis of Genovia.
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Wearing Giorgio Armani at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.
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As Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada.
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Wearing Valentino at the 2011 Oscars.
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Fashion legends only at the Ella Enchanted premiere.
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With Valentino co-founder Giancarlo Giammetti.
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With a blowout of all blowouts on the red carpet.
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At the 2004 Teen Choice Awards.
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In the ill-fitting Prada dress at the 2013 Oscars, which sent the internet spiralling.
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In a deep pink, quintessentially 00s dress.