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Anne Hathaway Disney Legends award
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The gist
Anne Hathaway was inducted as a Disney Legend at D23 on Sunday. Her 2026 box office crossed $2 billion, cementing her Disney legacy.
Background
The Disney Legends Awards, started in 1987, honors individuals who have made a lasting impact on The Walt Disney Company. The 2026 ceremony, held during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event at the Honda Center in Anaheim, inducted 11 honorees including Hathaway, Bob Iger, Dwayne Johnson, and the Jonas Brothers. Hathaway's Disney journey began 25 years ago with 'The Princess Diaries' and continued with 'The Devil Wears Prada' franchise.
How it unfolded
- Aug 3, 2001Anne Hathaway made her big-screen debut as Mia Thermopolis in Disney's 'The Princess Diaries.'
- 2026Hathaway reprised her role in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' which grossed over $690 million worldwide, bringing the franchise total above $1 billion.
- Aug 16, 2026Hathaway was inducted as a Disney Legend during the D23 ceremony, with presentations from David Frankel and Anna Wintour.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Disney honored 11 new Legends who have made a remarkable impact on audiences around the world.
- Public
- Anna Wintour said, 'Nobody deserves the Disney Legends Award more than you.'