Over the past almost century,Disneyprincesses have gone through quite a lot of (much-needed) evolution.
Started from the ’30s, now we’re here!
Voiced byAdriana Caselotti, she’s incredibly of her time (i.e.
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Her whole deal is she’s, like,really pretty.
Thankfully, we’ve come a long way with our Disney princesses since Snow White.
That’s not a great message to send young kids watching today.
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Aurora caps off the trifecta of the “Golden Era” of Disney princesses, i.e.
the damsels in distress who wait around for their princes to save them.
But the trend of passive female main characters ends here, thankfully.
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She breaks the rules and seeks adventure.
She doesn’t wait around for a man to save hershe savesherprince.
And don’t attempt to argue that Ariel gives up her voice to get the guy.
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A romance with a hot, dog-loving prince was just a fun bonus.
This Disney princess, like Ariel, wants more out of life.
1992: Jasmine
Up until now, all the Disney princesses were white.
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Problematically, Larkin is a white person voicing a character who is not, but still…baby steps.
(It should be noted that Filipina actor-singerLea Salongadid the singing voice for Jasmine.)
This was definitely a step in the right direction for Disney.
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to achieve her dream than take any shortcutsor rely on a man to help her get there.
But she also does the right thing, even when it’s the hardest choice to make.
There aren’t many role models better than Tiana.
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2010: Rapunzel
Disney took a classic fairy-tale character like Rapunzel and modernized her forTangled.
Plus, she outsmarts a con artist to get what she wants.
Not bad for someone who had never been outside of her tower prison her entire young adult life.
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She strives to race with all the other players despite her glitching putting her at a disadvantage.
In the end, she embraces her glitching and turns her weakness into a strength.
And, withFrozen 2, these princesses continue to push Disney’s values forward.
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She doesn’t let fear or doubt stop her from doing the right thing.
And she also doesn’t let anyone get in her wayeven if it’s a legit demigod.
2021: Mirabel
Wedefinitelytalk about Mirabel Madrigal.
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The young teen at the center ofEncantois imperfect, quirky, and feels a deep empathy for others.
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