• Elisabeth Harnois discusses her character Hallie Richmond from “My Date With the President’s Daughter” after 26 years
• Harnois imagines Hallie being involved in politics or business to make a positive impact
• Harnois recalls her self-consciousness about the iconic pink dress from the movie and reflects on her career growth and memories from filming
Here is what happened:
Elisabeth Harnois, the actress who played Hallie Richmond in “My Date With the President’s Daughter” 26 years ago, shared her thoughts on where her character would be now. In an exclusive interview with E! News, Harnois speculated that Hallie would be involved in politics, potentially as a senator or even the president. She described Hallie as a passionate and willful person who would be focused on fixing the current state of affairs.
In the movie, Hallie meets Duncan Fletcher, who invites her to a dance for personal gain, but they form a genuine connection. Harnois expressed her openness to reprising her role for a potential sequel, stating that she would love to make “My Date With the President’s Daughter 2” as she believes there is still interest from fans.
Despite not having kept the iconic pink dress from the film, Harnois discussed her initial discomfort with the wardrobe choice and how it became iconic over time. She also shared fond memories of working with Will Friedle, who played Duncan, and her overall experience on the set. Reflecting on her career, Harnois expressed gratitude for the continued love and nostalgia fans have for “My Date With the President’s Daughter” after so many years.
