Anne Hathaway proved she’s still the Princess of Genovia during a magical moment at Sabrina Carpenter‘s sold-out Madison Square Garden show. The beloved actress became Carpenter’s latest “Juno girl” after getting playfully “arrested” for being too pretty—and fans couldn’t get enough of the adorable interaction.
During the first night of Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Tour stop in New York City, the 26-year-old pop star spotted the 42-year-old Princess Diaries icon in the front row. What happened next became an instant viral moment that had social media buzzing.
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“I’ve just seen the most beautiful woman on earth and I do feel like it’s a crime to be this gorgeous,” Carpenter told the crowd after spotting Hathaway. “What’s your name?”
When asked where she was from, Hathaway delivered the perfect response: “Genovia!” The crowd erupted as she referenced her iconic role as Mia Thermopolis, the awkward teenager who discovers she’s actually a princess in the beloved 2001 Disney film.
Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Juno Girl’ Tradition Explained
The playful arrest is part of Carpenter’s concert ritual during her Short n’ Sweet Tour. At each show, she selects a celebrity guest to “arrest” before performing her song “Juno,” which references the 2007 film starring Elliot Page and Michael Cera.
Carpenter asked Hathaway, “Has anyone ever told you that you look like a princess?” before declaring, “Anne, can I arrest you for being the most perfect princess in the world?”
The singer then walked to the stage edge and handed Hathaway a pair of fuzzy pink handcuffs. The two stars blew kisses to each other before Carpenter dedicated the song to her “Juno girl.“
Previous “Juno girls” have included Millie Bobby Brown, Joe Keery, Gigi Hadid and members of the K-pop group TWICE, making Hathaway part of an exclusive club of celebrities honored during the tour.
Why Fans Are Still Talking About This Moment
Social media exploded with reactions to the sweet interaction. “Girl that’s not Anne that’s Mia Thermopolis,” one fan joked, while another wrote, “SHE SAID GENOVIA” with crown emojis.
Many noticed Carpenter seemed genuinely starstruck. “You can tell Sabrina is trying so hard not to fangirl,” one commenter observed. Another added, “Sabrina’s double take! I would’ve never guessed the princess of Genovia would be at a SC concert!”
Fans also celebrated the Disney connection between the two stars, calling them “Two Disney Queens” and noting how special it must feel for Carpenter to have childhood icons now watching her perform.
The moment resonated particularly with millennials who grew up watching The Princess Diaries. “Her saying ‘Genovia’ healed my trauma for the past 10 years,” one emotional fan shared.
For Hathaway, the concert appearance showed she hasn’t lost touch with the role that made her a household name more than two decades ago. And for Carpenter, getting to “arrest” royalty—even the fictional kind—made for an unforgettable night at Madison Square Garden.
This story was originally reported by Parade on Oct 28, 2025, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.