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12) Aurora
Sleeping Beauty (1959)
Voice: Mary Costa
Animator: Marc Davis

"Sleeping Beauty would not work unless people cared about Princess Aurora. Part of her appeal is definitely her innocent nature. She has lived with three good-hearted people her entire childhood, and they have protected her from the most vile aspects of the world. The scene that truly defines Aurora is her afternoon with Prince Phillip. She dances, sings, shares her dreams, and ultimately mesmerizes both the prince and the audience." - BrandonH

 

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11) Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins (1964)
Actress: Julie Andrews

• "Beautiful in appearance and voice, loving, exceptionally magical, and 'practically perfect in every way,' Mary Poppins is the shining star of Disney heroines. Though children's concerns may be brushed to the side by many, they are of immense importance to Mary Poppins, a mysterious figure who breathes fresh air into the Banks' staling family life. Her talents with children couple with her firm grasp on the adult world enabling her to befuddle both from their errant ways of thinking. Not only is she a source of comfort and amazement, but she reconciles a father with his wife and even moreso, his children and touches all our hearts deeply along the way. Julie Andrews' Oscar was a well-earned one." - Aaron Wallace
• "From one of the most beloved musicals and Disney films of all time comes Mary Poppins; a witty and charming character. The original Mary Poppins of Pamela Travers' books wasn't very nice (from what I remember, she was extremely rude), but with a stellar performance by Julie Andrews and a sprinkling of Disney magic, Mary goes down as one of cinema's greatest protagonists." - Joe (Wonderlicious)
• "I have always loved Mary Poppins. She has taught us many lessons over the years: 1) that a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, 2) that the biggest word you'll ever hear is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, 3)that jumping through chalk paintings is possible, and 4) that cleaning your room is fun. She is the Nanny every kid wants." - "LizzieMcGuire"

 

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10) Nala
The Lion King (1994)
Voices: Moira Kelly (Adult), Niketa Calame (Young)
Animators: Anthony De Rosa (Adult), Aaron Blaise (Young)

From childhood playmate to object of affection, Nala is by Simba's side in two quite different ways and is especially needed each time. As cubs, Nala is as precocious as the king-to-be, and the duo's mischievous nature does have unpleasant consequences. Nonetheless, they learn and grow together as best friends until true tragedy strikes and they are separated. When Nala shows up again, she provides a much-needed reminder for Simba to face his past, conquer his demons, and claim the throne he has been conned out of. The feisty Nala doesn't get as much screen time as many of the leading ladies on this list, but she does propel the climactic conclusion of the film and gets a chance to participate in some of the feeling of the love tonight.

 

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9) Elastigirl
The Incredibles (2004)
Voice: Holly Hunter

Some moms feel like they are pulled in every direction, but Helen Parr knows quite literally what that's like. Convinced that an ordinary suburban existence is the best for her three kids, Helen keeps her powers of flexibility secret, but still finds the occassional reason to call upon them in her challenging new job: mother of three. She's there to provide advice at the uneasy times that "fitting in" entail for insecure daughter Violet and restless son Dash. When not dealing with school and self-confidence issues, she's tending to Jack-Jack, a task which she makes look easy but clearly isn't so for others (like babysitter Kari). While she's fairly heroic in parenting, Helen tackles still more as she assumes a superhero role like the old days (when she was known as "Elastigirl"). This is to scold and perhaps rescue her husband who has already reverted back to Mr. Incredible without letting her know.
• "Timon/Pumba fan" on Elastigirl: First you take a very talented Oscar-winner Holly Hunter, add a brave, hard-working and fun character, and very beautiful looks! LOL When you combine those features what do you get? One of the most entertaining and most likable characters of all time. ELASTIGIRL ROCKS!!!

 

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8) Cinderella
Cinderella (1950)
Voice: Ilene Woods

"Being one of Disney's earlier heroines, Cinderella is often criticized for waiting around for something to happen rather than doing it for herself. At the same time, I think Cinderella is very admirable in her patience and willing to help her step-family, despite their treatment of her, as well as her commitment to her dreams. She is definitely not a heroine in the modern sense of the word, but sometimes there's nothing wrong with a little old-fashioned charm." - pinkrenata

 

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7) Esmeralda
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
Speaking Voice: Demi Moore
Singing Voice: Heidi Mollenhauer
Animator: Tony Fucile

• "My favorite Esmeralda scene is when she corners Phoebus with his own sword. Extremely feisty, Esmeralda proves herself to be a very strong woman on many occasions. Even so, she does not lack in sensibility and is able to see good in people, even when nobody else can (that is, she is able to see beyond Quasimodo's disfigured face and Phoebus' lack of everything but so-so looks)." - pinkrenata
• "Seemingly the first 'tough' heroine, she is not afraid to speak her mind or fight for what she believes in." - rbozzdblust

 

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6) Megara
Hercules (1997)
Voice: Susan Egan
Animator: Ken Duncan

• "As possibly the most unlikely of Disney heroines, Megara, from 1997's Hercules, appears, at first, very strong. She fights off her own villains and to Hercules she is irresistible. In reality though she is corresponding, bordering on unwillingly, with the hotheaded underworld god Hades. She helps the un-trustworthy immortal turn the indestructible Hercules destructible, as she is his only weak link. He is angry with her for lying to him; he saves the day, but then is suddenly distraught for the evil Hades transported his beloved Meg to the unappealing underworld. Herc' of course rescues her from Hades evil clutches, and is then transported up to his family's home, along with making a tough choice of living there with his family or down on Earth with his true love Megara. His choice is Meg and in the end, they both get what they want. In the movie, Meg is surprisingly insecure and needs Hercules to go on. It is a refreshing difference from typical damsels, and is a great choice for heroine." - James Taylor
• "Megara is, to me, one of the most realistic heroines in the Disney canon. Even in a fictional story, every choice she makes is understandable and you can feel for her past. She's also one of the few heroines who isn't LOOKING for love, but just can't help but be smitten by the hero, in her case, Hercules. Not only that, but she's also one of the only heroines (if not the only one) who dies for the love of their life, even if she does come back in the end. Then there's her true human quality: the flaw of making mistakes." - Disney's Divinity

 

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5) Pocahontas
Pocahontas (1995)
Speaking Voice: Irene Bedard
Singing Voice: Judy Kuhn
Animator: Glen Keane

"The love story shown by Disney between John Smith & Pocahontas is truly romantic and very heartfelt. Unlike most people, Pocahontas lacked ignorance (which, of course is a good thing) and because of this, taught John Smith a new perspective of life and the world around. Pocahontas shows bravery in the scene where she saves John Smith from death. She can be described as 'gutsy' for disobeying orders but 'heroic' for following what she believes is right, or going where the wind takes her." - RJKD23
• "The svelte Native American princess is a true gem among Disney heroines: Pocahontas rejects her prince in shining armor for causes greater that her own personal ambitions, and she's to be commended and admired for that. What's even more gratifying is that despite the setbacks in her love life, she still winds up happy and content, a major heads-up to girls that you don't need a man to complete yourself. Definitely an acquired taste, Pocahontas is for the cultural sophisticate who doesn't mind a brainy, headstrong beauty for his companion." - Prince Eric
• "I believe Pocahontas to be one of the strongest Disney heroines because she went against what society had conformed to in terms of racial boundaries and followed her heart. She fell in love with John Smith because of the person he was inside, not because of the color of his skin. She could have easily dismissed him as another 'white demon' as the rest of her tribe did, but she chose the path of love, not hate. The dramatic final confrontation when she saves John's life moves me to tears almost every time I watch it. Even at the cost of her own life, she stood up for what she believed in and protected the man she loved. I find her story to be moving because she's such a role model even for people today because interracial love and marriage still isn't very common and is oftentimes frowned upon. You could even apply Pocahontas and John Smith's love to the issue of gay marriage going on in the United States at the moment. Forbidden love, love not accepted by society, love that's looked down upon. Pocahontas knew that love was love, no matter what the circumstances. When that same emotion is felt by two people in love, nothing else matters. At the end of the film, Pocahontas also displays her selflessness by staying with her tribe to help them instead of being selfish and running off with John to England. Although she loved them, she knew she had a certain responsibility to her people and stayed with them. That shows true strength, for she had to make the devestating choice to leave the person that she loved for a greater responsibility. I look up to Pocahontas even today, ten years later." - Izak

 

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4) Jasmine
Aladdin (1992)
Speaking Voice: Linda Larkin
Singing Voice: Lea Salonga
Animator: Mark Henn

"A girl who follows her heart by breaking the rules also deserves to be a heroine. She may not have saved a city nor did she fight a huge villain (maybe kissing one counts then), but in the three movies, she 'won' the heart of Aladdin as well as Disney fans! Plus, with a tiger at her side, I bet it'd be hard to defeat this Princess!" - RJKD23
"TImon/Pumba fan" on Princess Jasmine: Jasmine is one of the most independent Disney character of all time! She stands up for what's she believes in, and has a great singing voice! Plus she's also in one of the greatest Disney movies ever!

 

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3) Ariel
The Little Mermaid (1989)
Voice: Jodi Benson
Animator: James Baxton

• "In 1989, there was a movie that sparked my Disney 'fanaticity', if you will. It was called The Little Mermaid. In this film, a beautifully precocious teenage mermaid lit up the screen and dazzled our imaginations. Her name was Ariel. Ariel has and always will be my favorite female Disney character. She swims, she sings, and is beautiful. In the case of this countdown, I picked a more heroic lady as first, but this mermaid will always have a place in my heart." - Matt "LittleMerman" Kelley
• "Ariel has and will forever be my favorite of Disney's so-called "princesses." She's from that movie about a mermaid who reached for life above the sea, as I'm sure you've all heard before. Unlike her perfect predecessors, Ariel makes mistakes. Big mistakes, mind you, that risked many lives besides her own. While some call her selfish, I've never gotten than impression. I've always seen Ariel as a completely selfless person who is, at the same time, completely self-centered. Most of what I liked about her character not only came from The Little Mermaid movie, but also the show (which clearly defines her character even moreso). She, as most teenagers are, is looking for someone who she can love and be loved for in return. This particular character has always stood out to me because of her true human character which is a flawed one. That, in my opinion, is much more beautiful than any princess before her." - Disney's Divinity
"The Little Mermaid not only brought in a new era of animated films but a wonderful heroine in the form of Ariel. Glen Keane (animator) and Jodi Benson (voice) brought a true human soul to a cartoon character, something that you rarely see." - Joe (Wonderlicious)
"The rebirth of the Disney films! She was memorable, courageous, and beautifully drawn. She typifies both childlike and adult personalities, being naive and intelligent at the same time." - rbozzdblust
"Timon/Pumba fan" on Ariel: "Ariel is my favorite heroine! She's very beautiful(for a cartoon), she's funny and has as strong character and stands up for what she wants! Plus like Sebastian said 'She has the most beautiful voice.' Plus the movie is fabulous! I LOVE ARIEL!"

 

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2) Mulan
Mulan (1998)
Speaking Voice: Ming Na
Singing Voice: Lea Salonga
Animator: Mark Henn

• "Mulan, among Disney heroines, catches my attention not by her looks or her voice, but by her character. She's the Chinese girl who stole her father's armor, impersonated a soldier, destroyed [the Emperor's] palace, and she saved them all. Although I admire other Disney girls/women as well, Mulan definitely marks a standing point among them. She not only has a will of her own, but she has a desire that isn't the focal point of the movie. She proves herself by serving her father rather than by serving herself, which is rare. It was one of the few movies that Disney had released lately, at the time, that I truly thought had heart." - Disney's Divinity
"Mulan is quite possibly one of the greatest Disney Heroines. Like most people in the world, she is afraid to be herself and disappoint her family. Nevertheless, she risks her own life to save her father's by posing as a soldier in China's army. Even after she has been discovered to be a woman she continues to attempt to save China from the Huns. In the end, it is her bravery, care and selflessness that makes her a great heroine." - Jay, "DisneyVillains"
• "Mulan by far has to be one of the best Asians brought to the theatres. Not only did she bring honor to her family but to her country! Plus, any woman who blends action (battling enemies) and romance (bringing home Shang) in her life deserves to be one of the top heroines!" - RJKD23
• "The number one heroine was a very easy choice for me. It's Mulan. She wasn't a passive princess, she wasn't focused on a man, or love, or anything shallow like that. Any of the male heroes would be honored to fight by Mulan's side, and that's what sets her apart from every other Disney heroine, and that's why she deserves to top the list." - Raydawggie
• "Timon/Pumba fan" on Mulan: Mulan is one of the bravest heroines of all time. She risks her life to save her family, and ends up saving the second biggest country in the world. Mulan is an awesome character!

 

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1) Belle
Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Voice: Paige O'Hara
Animator: Mark Henn

• "Belle is the type of person that I would like to marry someday. To list just a few of the character's attributes, she is intelligent, loving, caring, free-spirited, and attractively drawn. The main reason that audiences can connect to Belle so strongly is that the filmmakers do not tell us what she is like; they show us." - BrandonH
• "Belle, the book-reading beauty, is the heroine of the most beloved love story of all time, Beauty and the Beast. She is beautiful, inside and out, and when her father gets locked inside a castle with a fearsome beast, she rushes to his rescue. She unselfishly exchanges her own life for her father's and is sentenced to be locked up in the castle forever. Over time, though, she falls in love with the beast, of whom has already fallen head over heels in love with her and suspects that if things continue this way, their love should break a curse set upon him and all the objects in the castle. When Belle returns home when her father gets sick, the beast stops caring about life and Gaston, the villain, strives to get Maurice, Belle's dad, put into an insane asylum. After learning about the Beast's feelings about Belle, Gaston hunts down the beast, and takes advantage of his morose attitude. Meanwhile, Belle and Maurice break out of Gaston's grasp and proceed on up to the castle, to warn the Beast about the villain. When the Beast sees Belle he regains his control and defeats Gaston, and he then he seems as though he is dying. He is transforming however back into a human and they then live happily ever after. Belle is a more modern heroine, not waiting nor needing a prince or a lover. She is unaware of her radiant beauty, and strives to help others when help is needed. She is a wonderful candidate for the coveted role of 'Disney Heroine.'" - James Taylor
• "Belle is a character that, even though not my favorite from the female leads from Disney, she should be. She is a very special mademoiselle - what is so charming about her is that she embodies many positive values. Belle is studious - she reads A LOT for pleasure!!! Belle is confident - she doesn't care about others opinions about her. Belle is loyal and supportive - she defends her father and believes in his ability. Belle dreams - she looks for spirituality, wanting more than a simple provintial life. Belle is honest, anti-superficial and wise - she makes it clear to Gaston that she doesn't want to marry him even if he is so handsome and so wanted; that is an excellent decision (who'd want such an egocentrical man turned maniac for a husband?). She is also very caring and loving - she exchanged herself instead of her father to be prisoner of the Beast forever! Belle is truly one of the greatest heroines because she saved the lives of many - she brought the castle and its inhabitants hope and joy and eventually broke the curse - everyone became human again, which they really wanted! Most importantly, she saved Beast. The Beast had a cold, rock-solid heart and had lost all hope. Belle was able to open his heart, allowing him to develop love and hope - he also became gentle, kind, patient, self-controlling, and forgiving (he gave a second chance to Gaston when the man wanted to kill him)! She was so gentle and patient with him; who would read Romeo and Juliet to someone and then help them learn to read well? Overall, Belle saved Beast from the depths of despair. She truly has the greatest love. As the narrator of Beauty and the Beast says, 'Who could ever learn to love a beast?' - that's Belle. Deep down, the girl is truly a belle." - Sailor Eric (Andres Barrera)
• "I think Belle should be #1 because she taught us many lessons: 1) Never judge a book (or in her case, a Beast) by its cover, 2) reading is good, 3) Prince Charming can come in the most unexpected places." - "LizzieMcGuire"
• "I hope Belle wins for best heroine. She's so brave and kind, yet awkward at the same time, just as many people in this world are." - nachonaco

 

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Belle! # 1

 

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and that's that

Good~

 

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When he first showed up as Umbridge in AVPS, he absolutely terrified me.

He was a lot scarier as her. As Voldy, he was HILARIOUS! Just plain funny.

 

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organising pictures for lydia for the scrapbook i'm making her tomorrow woohoo
the topics are:


-vladimir
-abbie dance
-13th birthday
-12th birthday
-food
-shoes
-906
-my obsessions
-d of e
-lydias mac
-christmas sleepover
-qwop
-freeport
-pets
-being chavs

 

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Rain is depressing.