It’s tough to visit any major U.S. city without thinking of a classic movie. Recently, one woman had a cute realization during her trip to San Francisco. Kitty (@k1tty5) filmed a moment that went viral after she spotted the city’s steep hills and instantly wanted to rewatch The Princess Diaries.
Her video, which she posted on September 27, has garnered 1.9 million views along with over 265,000 likes. In the clip titled “*Sees one hill in San Francisco*,” Kitty is riding a cable car with her boyfriend, and leaning in, she excitedly tells him, “Let’s watch Princess Diaries tonight.”
For those unfamiliar, the beloved 2001 film features Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway. Hathaway plays Mia, an ordinary girl who learns she’s a princess from a fictional European country. With the help of Queen Clarisse, played by Andrews, Mia must prepare for her royal duties, including a charming tour of San Francisco’s iconic spots.
In the captions, Kitty jokes about not realizing she was being filmed, later responding to a comment that affirmed her youthful spirit: “Yeh I literally am a kid.”
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It seems that Kitty’s enthusiasm struck a chord; many in the comments shared her sentiment. One user mentioned planning a spontaneous hotel stay to watch the movie, while another said they had already watched it twice during their short visit to the city. “The hills never get old. WELCOME!” another local exclaimed.
But there’s even more exciting news for fans of the franchise. Anne Hathaway recently gave a nod to the long-awaited third installment on Instagram. She shared a playful video counting to three, with clips from the first two films, and teased, “Back to Genovia.”
The announcement sparked delight among fans of all ages, with many expressing their love for the films. Comments flooded in, with one fan saying, “Princess Diaries 2 is my ultimate comfort movie of all time … I have been desperately longing for a sequel.” Another chimed in, “Us millennial moms NEED this!”