Anne Hathaway ‘Arrested’ by Sabrina Carpenter at MSG — Princess Diaries Reference Steals the Show

Anne Hathaway made a surprise appearance during Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n Sweet Tour performance at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, October 26. The Oscar-winning actress was selected for Carpenter’s recurring “Juno” segment, where the pop star “arrests” an audience member for being “too hot.” Hathaway, 42, responded with a nod to her iconic role in The Princess Diaries, saying she was from “Genovia.” Carpenter, visibly flustered, called her “the most perfect princess in the world” before dedicating the song to her.

The moment marked the first of five consecutive shows Carpenter is performing at MSG, with the tour continuing in Nashville, Toronto, and Los Angeles.

Anne Hathaway was “arrested” by Sabrina Carpenter during the Short n Sweet Tour on October 26, 2025, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The playful segment occurred before Carpenter’s performance of “Juno,” a song she introduces by selecting an audience member “too hot” to go unpunished. Hathaway, seated near the stage, was chosen and jokingly claimed she was from Genovia, referencing her role as Princess Mia Thermopolis. The interaction was part of Carpenter’s ongoing tradition of involving fans and celebrities in her live shows.

Tour Segment and Celebrity Cameo

• Segment: “Juno” arrest scene
• Hathaway’s response: “I’m from Genovia”
• Carpenter’s reply: “Can I arrest you for being the most perfect princess in the world?”
• Previous celebrity cameo: Gigi Hadid in Pittsburgh
• Tour dates: MSG run through October 31, followed by Nashville, Toronto, Los Angeles

The moment was captured on video and shared by People, quickly going viral across social media platforms.

Quotes and Reactions

Sabrina Carpenter on stage:

“I’m in the presence of a princess… I’m getting so flustered.”

Fans online reacted with enthusiasm, posting:

“Anne Hathaway being arrested for being too hot is the crossover we didn’t know we needed.”

Entertainment analyst Lila Reid told Billboard:

“Carpenter’s ability to blend humor, music, and celebrity engagement is elevating her tour into a cultural event.”

Tour Buzz and Fan Engagement

The inclusion of Hathaway adds momentum to Carpenter’s MSG residency, boosting media coverage and fan interest. The playful nod to The Princess Diaries also resonated with millennial and Gen Z audiences, reinforcing Hathaway’s enduring pop culture relevance.

Carpenter’s use of celebrity cameos has become a signature element of her tour, enhancing audience experience and social media traction.

What’s Next: Remaining Shows and Tour Expansion

Carpenter continues her MSG run through Saturday, October 31, with speculation about additional celebrity appearances. The tour then moves to Nashville (Nov. 3), Toronto (Nov. 6), and Los Angeles (Nov. 10–14).

Hathaway is currently filming a new romantic comedy for Netflix, with promotional appearances expected in early 2026.