Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 25, 2025 · Entertainment

Alex Borstein Unveiled: Celebrating 'Lizzie McGuire' in Rome

Lizzie McGuire star Alex Borstein delighted fans after uploading of herself at the Trevi fountain in Rome, celebrating the iconic film's 22-year anniversary

Lizzie McGuire Movie Star Alex Borstein Basks in Roman Glamour, Fans Go Wild!

In a move that's got everyone talking, beloved actress Alex Borstein has left fans swooning with a sultry snap from Rome, Italy - and we can't help but wonder: what other secrets is she hiding?

The 54-year-old star of The Lizzie McGuire Movie (yes, THAT iconic film!) celebrated its 22-year anniversary in style, panning across the stunning Trevi Fountain while sipping champagne and flaunting her ageless beauty. Borstein captioned the post with a cheeky "The b**ch is back," sending shockwaves through social media.

'The b**ch is back,' she cheekily captioned the post, which was shared to Instagram

But let's get this straight: this isn't just any ordinary actress - it's Alex Borstein, the woman who brought Ms. Ungermeyer to life on our screens! Fans went wild, referencing classic lines from the movie and begging her to return as their favorite school principal.

As we revisit those magical Roman summer days when Lizzie McGuire (played by Hilary Duff) was mistaken for Italian popstar Isabella, we can't help but feel a sense of nostalgia wash over us. Who wouldn't want to relive those carefree days, surrounded by gelato, pasta, and the eternal beauty of Rome?

But what's really got everyone talking is Borstein's impressive post-movie career - from Catwoman (2004) to Good Night, and Good Luck (2005), A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014), and even her Emmy-winning role as Susie Myerson on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel! Talk about a fountain of youth immortal ageless being (or did we just think you were already this age in the Lizzie McGuire movie because I was a preteen with no concept of what adults of different ages look like?)

Borstein, 54, who played the stern but lovable high school principal in the film

And let's not forget her iconic voice-work as Lois on Family Guy from 1999 - she's truly a force to be reckoned with!

But, alas, fans won't get to see their beloved Lizzie McGuire back in action anytime soon. Hilary Duff herself confirmed the reboot was scrapped due to creative differences in 2020, leaving us all feeling like we're stuck in a never-ending Italian summer.

So here's to Alex Borstein: may her Roman escapades inspire us all to live our best lives - and maybe, just maybe, she'll surprise us with another cameo or two.

The Lizzie McGuire Movie was released in May 2003, follows the protagonist Lizzie McGuire (played by Hilary Duff), as she embarks on a school trip to Rome over the summer

Sources: TheScholarlyNote.com

The Lizzie McGuire movie was released in 2003 and grossed $55.5 million at the box office. Pictured are Hilary Duff (who played Lizzie McGuire) and Yani Gellman (Paolo)