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Every American girl grew up watching Disney fairy tales. Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella became our images of what a princess looks like. In 1992, Disney moved in a more racially inclusive direction with Arabian Princess Jasmine from “Aladdin.” And finally, with “The Princess and the Frog,” Disney has introduced its first African-American princess.
Anika Noni Rose
Princess Tiana is voiced by adorable actress Anika Noni Rose. I’m so proud of the “Dreamgirls” and Broadway star and can’t wait to see her animated portrayal of the New Orleans princess. The cast is rounded out by Tiana’s matriarchs, voiced by Oprah Winfrey and Jennifer Lewis.
When you wish upon a star: Princess Tiana is Anika's dream come true.
“[Being in a Disney film] is something I always dreamed of doing. I didn’t dream of being a princess. I could have been a dandelion and would have been happy,” Anika said at a press conference. ”So when your dreams take off and become bigger than what you imagined, it’s amazing.”
“The Princess and the Frog” will be in theaters everywhere December 11.
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