“I feel so grateful to have made it to Michigan,” Matarazzo said on TikTok.
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Heather Matarazzo and Anne Hathaway in 2001’s “The Princess Diaries”; Heather Matarazzo in 2021
Michigan based fans Princess Diaries They should keep their eyes peeled for Lily Moskowitz at the Ann Arbor Art Gallery.
Recently Tik Tok, Heather Matarazzowho played Anne HathawayThe ‘nerdy’ girlfriend from Disney’s beloved 2001 film and its 2004 sequel answered a fan’s question by confirming that she currently resides in Michigan.
“Yes, that’s right. I live in Michigan,” she said.
Matarazzo, who began her career at the age of 12 by starring in the 1995 dark indie comedy Welcome to the doll houseHe explained that after meeting and marrying Michigan native comedian Heather Turman, the couple made the decision about a year and a half ago to move to the state.
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Heather Matarazzo in “Welcome to the Dollhouse” (1995)
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“We looked at each other and said, ‘Do we want to live in L.A. anymore?’ and the answer was a big ‘no,’” she said. “I’ve only lived in New York or L.A., so this was a great experience for me and it still is.”
Matarazzo may have left Los Angeles, but she hasn’t left Hollywood. After bursting onto the scene in 2008, Welcome to the doll houseThe actress landed a recurring role on the final season of the ABC series. Roseanne In 1997, he played a lead role in the short-lived CBS series Now and againwhile also appearing in films such as devil’s advocate, 54, screaming 3 and Save! Since moving to Michigan, she said she has spent some time in Dublin, filming a guest role in the upcoming movie. Netflix Season 2 Wednesday.
However, Matarazzo said she is very happy now that she can call Michigan home.
“I went to the Ann Arbor Art Fair, which I loved,” she enthused. “I got to see some of the cider factories in this beautiful state, which was incredible! Oh my gosh, do you want an apple cider donut? Yes please. Give me 10!”
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Heather Matarazzo in 2023
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“I’m happy that we can finally have a park, our animals are very happy, and I love the place very much, I love it very much. There is an abundance of nature and everyone I met was very kind,” Matarazzo continued.
At the same time, the 41-year-old actress is hesitant to call herself a “Michigan native” just yet. “I don’t feel like I deserve to own or be honored by that title yet,” she said, wondering if she might need a few more winters of snow shoveling before she can truly earn it.
Still, she said, “I’m so grateful to be in Michigan. I’m so grateful, really.”
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