Anne Hathaway in Elieen (2023).

In The Princess Diaries, Anne Hathaway Genuinely Slipped During Filming

In the enchanting world of The Princess Diaries, Anne Hathaway encountered a moment that broke free from scripted perfection. While cameras rolled, capturing royal glamour, Hathaway experienced an unscripted, genuine slip.

Anne Hathaway as Mia Thermopolis

Amidst uncomfortable social moments. Mia finds herself thrust into Genovian royalty: a fictional European monarchy, her father’s birthplace, where he was once a prince, thus making Mia a princess.

Despite Hathaway’s current grace, she flawlessly portrayed the clumsy teen. Mia’s famed clumsiness possibly influenced Hathaway, who authentically slipped during filming, a moment preserved by filmmakers.

After a makeover from her grandmother, Genovia’s queen, Mia, and friend Lilly discuss the implications of Mia’s princesshood on the school’s basketball court. As they stroll, Mia slips down the wet bleachers.

The guard drops his ball, moving toward Mia, leaving Lilly shocked. The slip was genuine, as the 41-year-old fell on wet bleachers. The film’s creators decided to keep it, along with authentic reactions from critics.

Beyond royal polish, Hathaway’s stumble exposes the raw reality of the film industry. Nevertheless, following that tumble, she endeared herself to fans by doing something remarkable, despite it being her debut film.

Anne Hathaway Shook Off The Slip and Continued In Character

A versatile artist, Anne Hathaway

In a display of resilience and professionalism, the Interstellar star adeptly rebounded from a slip on The Princess Diaries set.

Hathaway, portraying the endearing Mia Thermopolis, endeared herself further by swiftly recovering from the unexpected fall and seamlessly continuing her dialogue. Impressively, she laughed off the incident, encouraging her co-star Lily to proceed.

Notably, this mishap occurred during Hathaway’s debut film, adding an extra layer of commendation. Hathaway herself reflected on the scene, sharing how the slippery bleachers in San Francisco, combined with time constraints, led to her amusing tumble.

As per Glamour, the artist explained,

“We were filming in San Francisco, predictably it had rained. We were outside, and we had to get the shot fast because we were losing light. And we had to go on these bleachers and they did their best to wipe them down.”

This unscripted moment aligns with Mia Thermopolis’ character and a journey of self-discovery. Hathaway’s ability to persevere through such challenges enhances her reputation as a versatile and admired actress in Hollywood’s royal echelon.