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2001 BCE
THE PRINCESS DIARIES DISNEY MOVIE
The book was adapted into a movie of the same name in 2001 by Whitney Houston and starred newcomer Anne Hathaway as the protagonist. The film was a big hit and made Cabot a celebrity. -
2000 BCE
THE PRINCESS DIARIES
The first book in the series, ‘The Princess Diaries’ which revolved around the adventures of a girl named Mia who discovers that she is a princess, was rejected 17 times before being published by Harper Collins in 2000. The book became an instant hit and was a New York Times bestseller. -
1993 BCE
MARRIAGE
She is married to financial writer and poet Benjamin D. Egnatz from 1993. She decided not to have any children as she herself had a difficult childhood. The couple has two cats. -
Period: 1993 BCE to 1999 BCE
CAREER AND JOBS
She initially planned on becoming an illustrator and moved to New York City in order to pursue this dream.Her first novel ‘Where Roses Grow Wild’ was published under her pseudonym Patricia Cabot in 1998. It was a historical romance. She followed the novel with two other romances ‘Portrait of My Heart’ and ‘An Improper Proposal’ published in 1999. -
Period: 1993 BCE to 2017 BCE
PERSONAL LIFE AND LEGANCY
She has a keen interest in philanthropic activities and has worked with Make-a-Wish Foundation and the Starlight Children's Foundation to mentor seriously and terminally ill children. She also donates proceeds from the sales of her books to various charities. -
1991 BCE
UNIVERSITY
She went to the University of Indiana to study art and graduated with a bachelor of fine arts degree in 1991. -
Period: 1977 BCE to 1989 BCE
CHILHOOD
During her chilhood, She was an avid reader who devoured comics, science fiction and fairy tales. She loved princess stories as they provided a means of escapism from the harsh realities of her childhood. During high school she began writing stories as a hobby. -
1967 BCE
BORN
Meg Cabot was born on February 1, 1967, in Bloomington, Indiana.(USA), She had a difficult childhood many member of her family including her father, grandmother, uncles was alcoholic. she had a good relationship with her mother who helps her everytimes.
