Anne Hathaway Crowned Disney Legend Amidst $2 Billion Box Office Triumph!

Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway was officially inducted into Disney’s hall of fame as a Disney Legend on Sunday afternoon during D23, the company’s ultimate fan event. Expressing profound gratitude, Hathaway described herself as “one of the most insanely lucky people in the world,” highlighting how fortunate she was to be born into a family that valued and celebrated acting, storytelling, and imagination. She was joined at the ceremony by her parents, her husband Adam Shulman, and their two sons, Jonathan and Jack.

This prestigious honor coincides with the 25th anniversary of Hathaway’s big-screen debut as Mia Thermopolis in Disney’s “The Princess Diaries,” which premiered on August 3, 2001. Her cinematic legacy with Disney continued with the 2004 film “The Devil Wears Prada,” where she portrayed Andy Sachs, an assistant to a demanding boss at a glossy fashion magazine. Hathaway reprised this role earlier in 2026 with “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which amassed over $690 million worldwide, pushing the franchise's total earnings past the $1 billion mark.

During her acceptance speech, Hathaway extended thanks to the late Garry Marshall, who chose her to play the Genovian princess-to-be, as well as Debra Martin Chase and the late Whitney Houston, who produced