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Christy Carlson Romano Reveals Positive Result From Cancer Screening

Christy Carlson Romano has opened up about her health in a new video post.

The 41-year-old actress took to her Instagram on Tuesday (February 17), revealing she and her husband Brendan Rooney both had cancer screenings, as there is family history, and while his came back negative, her result was positive.

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Lacey Chabert Announces New 2026 Hallmark Christmas Movie Set at Walt Disney World!

Hallmark Channel has just announced a brand new Countdown to Christmas movie a year in advance, for the first time ever!

Hallmark queen Lacey Chabert will be starring in the movie, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, and she shared the big news on Saturday night (December 6) during the Hallmark Christmas Experience: A Hometown Holiday special.

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Every Actress Considered for Mia Thermoplis in 'Princess Diaries' Movie Before Anne Hathaway Secured the Role

Anne Hathaway shot to fame while starring in Disney’s The Princess Diaries and it’s hard to imagine anyone else in the role, but there were actually some major stars who were also considered for the part.

Amid the news that The Princess Diaries 3 is in the works, we’re taking a look back at the other actresses who almost starred in the movie.

Anne had her big break in the film and she was just 18 when she was cast as Mia Thermopolis. Before landing on Anne for the role, there were many other actresses who were considered for the part and some of them reportedly turned the job down.

“I show up [to the audition] and I looked around, there were so many other young actresses there, and I knew all of them. They were all recognizable. And here I am, this nobody walking in,” Anne previously said about her audition for The Princess Diaries.

She added, “[The director] Garry showed the auditions to his granddaughters, Lily and Charlotte, and said, ‘Which girl do you think should be the princess?’ And Lily and Charlotte said that I should be the princess. And he said, ‘That girl’s name is Annie. Why do you think she should be the princess?’ And they said, “Because she’s got the best princess hair.’”

Browse through the slideshow to see the list of stars who almost played Mia…

Before Anne Hathaway Was Cast in 'The Princess Diaries, All of These Actresses Were Considered for Mia Thermopolis

It’s hard to imagine the movie The Princess Diaries without Anne Hathaway and we doubt the movie would have been a massive success if it didn’t have her star-making performance, but she wasn’t the first one considered for the role.

Amid the news that The Princess Diaries 3 is in the works, we’re taking a look back at the other actresses who almost starred in the movie.

Anne had her big break in the film and she was just 18 when she was cast as Mia Thermopolis. Before landing on Anne for the role, there were many other actresses who were considered for the part and some of them reportedly turned the job down.

“I show up [to the audition] and I looked around, there were so many other young actresses there, and I knew all of them. They were all recognizable. And here I am, this nobody walking in,” Anne previously said about her audition for The Princess Diaries.

She added, “[The director] Garry showed the auditions to his granddaughters, Lily and Charlotte, and said, ‘Which girl do you think should be the princess?’ And Lily and Charlotte said that I should be the princess. And he said, ‘That girl’s name is Annie. Why do you think she should be the princess?’ And they said, “Because she’s got the best princess hair.’”

Browse through the slideshow to see the list of stars who almost played Mia…

Who Almost Played Mia Thermopolis in 'The Princess Diaries'? Every Actress Who Was Considered Before Anne Hathaway

Amid the news that The Princess Diaries 3 is definitely happening with Anne Hathaway returning, let’s take a look back at the other actresses who almost starred in the movie.

Anne had her big break in the film and she was just 18 when she was cast as Mia Thermopolis. Before landing on Anne for the role, there were many other actresses who were considered for the part and some of them reportedly turned the job down.

“I show up [to the audition] and I looked around, there were so many other young actresses there, and I knew all of them. They were all recognizable. And here I am, this nobody walking in,” Anne previously said about her audition for The Princess Diaries.

She added, “[The director] Garry showed the auditions to his granddaughters, Lily and Charlotte, and said, ‘Which girl do you think should be the princess?’ And Lily and Charlotte said that I should be the princess. And he said, ‘That girl’s name is Annie. Why do you think she should be the princess?’ And they said, “Because she’s got the best princess hair.’”

Browse through the slideshow to see the list of stars who almost played Mia…

Christy Carlson Shows Off Brutal Results After She Was 'Shot in the Eye' While Shooting Clay Pigeons

Christy Carlson Romano is recovering after a gnarly accident.

On Friday (February 8), the 40-year-old Disney Channel alum revealed that she was “shot in the eye” by “another party” while in Texas shooting clay pigeons for husband Brendan Rooney‘s birthday.

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These Actresses Almost Played Mia Thermopolis in 'The Princess Diaries' Instead of Anne Hathaway

Amid the news that The Princess Diaries 3 is definitely happening with Anne Hathaway returning, let’s take a look back at the other actresses who almost starred in the movie.

Anne had her big break in the film and she was just 18 when she was cast as Mia Thermopolis. Before landing on Anne for the role, there were many other actresses who were considered for the part and some of them reportedly turned the job down.

“I show up [to the audition] and I looked around, there were so many other young actresses there, and I knew all of them. They were all recognizable. And here I am, this nobody walking in,” Anne previously said about her audition for The Princess Diaries.

She added, “[The director] Garry showed the auditions to his granddaughters, Lily and Charlotte, and said, ‘Which girl do you think should be the princess?’ And Lily and Charlotte said that I should be the princess. And he said, ‘That girl’s name is Annie. Why do you think she should be the princess?’ And they said, “Because she’s got the best princess hair.’”

Browse through the slideshow to see the list of stars who almost played Mia…