Andrews told The Hollywood Reporter about quitting movies: “I think the absolute truth is that I think I’m really past all that now.
“I’m not completely retired, but it’s a different kind of work that I do these days – (writing) books, and I do a lot of recording of podcasts and voiceovers. But truly, I don’t think I should be a part of it.”
Andrews added it remained “still lovely to be working on things,” although she preferred projects that were not “necessarily on camera.”
She said: “It isn’t that I’m not enthusiastic for it. It’s just that I really don’t feel I should be part of it now.”
The original The Princess Diaries recently marked its 25th anniversary, and Andrews retains fond memories of making the movie alongside Anne Hathaway and director Garry Marshall, who died aged 81 in 2016.
She said: “I’ve not really given it thought that way. I mean, I’m thrilled, and it was well-made by dear Garry Marshall, who was the sweetest director you could imagine and funny and talented and considerate. So it was a very enjoyable film to make.”