If you thought 2026 couldn’t get any more exciting for Anne Hathaway fans, think again. The Oscar-winning actress, who just made our hearts soar with her Disney Legend induction, has another surprise in store — she’s expecting her third child!
So, is The Princess Diaries having a baby diaries? Well, the princess herself certainly is.
The Royal Announcement
On June 19, 2026, Anne Hathaway took to Instagram with a video that sent the internet into a frenzy. Dressed in a flowing white dress, she walked into the frame with her arms in front of her stomach. As Barbara Lewis’s “Baby I’m Yours” played in the background, she dropped her arms to reveal a growing baby bump, smiled, hugged her belly, and ran off camera.
Her caption was simple and perfect: “x Baby, I’m yours x” .
When asked for confirmation by the press, a Hathaway spokesperson reportedly responded with perfect deadpan humour: “I think the video is pretty obvious.”
The 43-year-old actress and her husband, Adam Shulman, are already parents to two sons — Jonathan, 10, and Jack, 6. Now, they’re preparing to become a family of five.
A Legendary Pregnancy
Just two months after her pregnancy announcement, Hathaway made one of her most memorable public appearances yet. On August 16, 2026, she was officially inducted as a Disney Legend during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California.
And she did it all while glowing with her baby bump front and centre.
For the ceremony, Hathaway wore a regal purple caped gown with Grecian-inspired draping that beautifully highlighted her bump. On the red carpet earlier, she stunned in a white dress with a watercolour-inspired flower motif. Her maternity fashion game has been nothing short of iconic — from a striking silk crop top at The End of Oak Street premiere to flowy, bump-baring looks throughout her press tours.
“I Am One of the Most Insanely Lucky People”
During her emotional acceptance speech, Hathaway cradled her bump as she spoke:
“I am here today because I’m one of the most insanely lucky people in the world.”
She later joked with reporters, saying: “I am never crying in an interview again after having this baby.”
The ceremony was a true family affair. Her husband Adam Shulman and their two sons walked the red carpet with her — a rare public appearance for the notoriously private family. When asked if her new Disney Legend status impressed her kids, Hathaway laughed and said:
“That kind of stuff doesn’t really make it past the front door. Basically, as soon as I pass the threshold, somebody’s throwing a football at me or asking me to clean out their backpack or asking me to make them a snack. So the legend status doesn’t really carry any weight with my kids. But they are very excited to meet Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.”
Shutting Down the Trolls
Not everything about Hathaway’s pregnancy journey has been fairy-tale perfect. In August, after photos from The End of Oak Street premiere went viral, some internet users bizarrely claimed her baby bump looked “fake”.
Hathaway’s response? Pure class.
She posted a behind-the-scenes video on Instagram with the caption: “Fake hair, real bump ✌️☀️.”
The message was clear: the bump is real, the joy is real, and the trolls can keep scrolling.
A “Buzzer-Beater” Pregnancy
Hathaway recently opened up about her third pregnancy on Late Night with Seth Meyers, calling it a “buzzer-beater” pregnancy. She and Shulman “knew what they were doing” when they conceived baby No. 3, suggesting this may be their final addition to the family.
A source told People that Hathaway is now “focused on family” and enjoying “a little downtime” as she prepares to become a mom of three.
What’s Next for the Princess?
Despite her pregnancy, 2026 has been one of the busiest years of Hathaway’s career. She’s on track to release five movies this year, including The Devil Wears Prada 2, Mother Mary, and The Odyssey.
And yes — The Princess Diaries 3 is officially in development. At the D23 event, Hathaway confirmed the project is moving forward, telling fans: “Please never stop reciting your favourite lines to me, because I still can’t spell Gabbana.”
The Happily Ever After
From Mia Thermopolis to Disney Legend, from two sons to a third baby on the way — Anne Hathaway’s life is shaping up to be one of Hollywood’s most beautiful fairy tales.
So is The Princess Diaries having a baby diaries? Absolutely. And we couldn’t be more excited to see this next chapter unfold.
