Classic Lara Croft Voice Actresses - Jonell and Judith - Celebrate 28 Years of Tomb Raider

[@callykitten5095]

It makes me so happy to know these voice actresses are lifelong friends.

[@JustinWO-31]

I loved Jonell as Lara ever since I played AOD. I wish they would call her back. She brought so much energy and she brought Lara to life in my opinion. Keeley will always be nostalgic for me. But Jonell is Lara's voice to me, now.

[@zach.0]

I agree so much! Her voice is so beautiful and unique and has an edge that fits Lara's attitude, especially as they wrote it in Angel of Darkness.

[@dreamweaver6017]

AGREED 100%!!

[@Xero_Wolf]

Hearing the original voice actresses say the lines from the games really puts a smile on my face. It's a bit sad we don't have this Lara anymore.

[@zidairheart]

Just hearing Judith’s voice is taking me back to my childhood so vividly

[@georgemather9082]

All 3 of the original actresses are iconic. When I was little, it was Janelle’s voice that was the standout for me.

[@renegon1988]

Omg! I can literally hear Lara's voice if I close my eyes...both of them! Excellent job, Chris!

[@TheHuntedOne91]

I had the biggest smile watching this!

[@MarkoJelicic]

So much love in one room. Thank you for sharing it here.

[@Laineyraider]

Judith's american accent is absolutely hilarious! And when she said the line I had to contain my excitement so I didn't scream in the middle of work lol

[@thisisjayschannel]

It's so great to see the torch of classic Tomb Raider still burns so bright, thank you Raider Cast this was a lovely interview to watch

[@britalynnae]

My 2 favourite Lara Croft voice actresses. ❤

[@Jeymez]

i can hear Angel of Darkness Lara coming out of Jonell, it's so nostalgic to hear that voice all these years later.

[@trfan18]

I love seeing all of you coming together to celebrate. I hope I can attend these one day. 😊

[@Llightmare]

Those two are just so lovely. I was smiling the whole time during this video, I wish I could've been there in person. Made my evening!

[@viktimm333]

Loved the bit where they read each other's lines :') All nervous and giggly lol So good to have both of these iconic Lara voices in one video 🤩🥰

[@-JavCold-]

Thanks for bringing us this amazing interview with these two amazing voice actress! Love them! Thank you Raidercast!

[@Raidercast]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rickyc4905]

Judith will always be Lara's voice for me because TR2 and TR3 are my favorites. I wish I could meet her in person - she seems like such a nice and down to earth person!

[@Eckhardt_smtc]

Thank you for this interview and that sneaky line reading from legend to the classic voices ♥️😂

[@Raidercast]

🤭😁

[@ChristopherD1999]

Amazing interview, man their voices take me back to my childhood. Can't wait for 4- 6 remasters

[@salvadornightingale8074]

i can just close my eyes and hear lara speaking from both of them , they're the best !

[@Raidercast]

So surreal isn’t it!

[@failedcomedian6394]

27:43 Judith’s answer was the highlight for me - was such a funny response 😂

[@swooningtree]

One a day Croft!

[@VirgoVenice]

I really hope we can get Keeley Hawes sometime, she's my fave Lara!!

[@roberttong8877]

Oh boy! You actually did it! Tomb of Ash and Murti were there too? What a gathering you got.

[@pTQq]

My god their voices give me chills. I love these two women. They are my icons.

[@Richietwist]

Being here felt so surreal! Hearing the voice actors talking just resonated and it felt like both Lara’s were in the same room! Absolutely brilliant

[@lisipoofly]

Jonell and Judith ARE Lara, no one has matched their presence since they played her.

[@coreymckee4844]

Shelly did. Shes the best version.

[@brandonmoore2237]

I can't imagine what a "pinch me" moment it must be to have grown up listening to these two incredible women's voices in your favorite gaming franchise and then, years later, to find yourself sitting on stage in front of a group of hardcore fans, interviewing them both. Fantastic chat, Chris. Judith and Jonell seem like a lot of fun and I love how game they were for all of the questions from you and the audience. And yes, I got chills hearing them recite their iconic lines 🥹

[@nayru33]

Was so wonderful to be in the room with them and to meet them both 💛

[@lee5111]

Its great to see the voices behind Lara & the positivity they feel from her. Talking of the remastered Tomb Raider, Embracer really should hand the franchise over to the team behind the remasters & continue from where the original games left off.

[@Potkanka]

What a lovely interview! And it's so fun to hear them say each other's lines :D Also, if Judith's lines changed all the time, I wonder if there are still the old recordings saved somewhere...

[@krisnephilim]

What a sweet very well lead and very personal interview. I loved every bit. Thanks guys for letting it happend and letting us who weren't there see it like this! Marvelous!

[@Punisher6791]

Shelly and judith were great Lara's but jonell will always be my favorite

[@dragonOllie2023]

So glad I could catch this, I remember sneaking in quietly just after the intro 🤣 Judith & Jonell were just so wonderful 💖 They’re such fun and absolutely class acts. It’s such a pleasure to know them! Amazing interview Chris, the “Who’s Lara Is It?” was so good, loved every minute 👍

[@MrsVeronicat]

This was really fun! As I’m from Italy, I first experienced Lara’s voice through Elda Olivieri (which I recommend giving a listen to as she was such a great casting), but I’ve always played TR in English for the past decade, so these two women really hold such a special place in my heart, they both represent Lara’s essence in a way. Voice can really make a character and they both portray Lara beautifully ❤

[@AVEXentSUCKS]

What an honor for Chris to interview 2 incredible talents who voiced gaming's ultimate badass.

[@Terenete]

I want this panel to become a physical manifestation so I can hug it.

[@IsraelJunior-hz4go]

Very happy to see fans of the first tomb raider games here and so excited. Greetings from Brasil 🇧🇷

[@LittleMissNoName24]

I love Chris forever! This content ♥︎ unreal. Thank you so much. Hope to meet you one day x

[@danielnikolov2860]

Extremely heartwarming. Thank you, Chris, Judith and Janelle ❤❤❤

[@Kyle-gd6sz]

Lovely to watch!

[@DarioDarrow]

Nice sound upgrade this year 🙌 I struggled to hear anyone on last years videos 😅

[@OldObscureUnpopularGames]

Jonell's laugh really takes me back to the Lara "blooper reel"

[@swooningtree]

What a coup to host this interview, Chris! These two got to play Lara at her most badass and they both seem like such sweet, lovely, funny easy-going people. I had no idea that Judith Gibbons had to audition for TLR. And I can't believe David Bailey was so inappropriate to her. What a creep. But it's so nice to hear how positive their experiences with the fandom have been. They seem so self-effacing but I hope they realise how massive and important a part they played in creating the most iconic video game character of all time. They really did shape my childhood. Getting them to read lines that they didn't originally record for their own games was a fan's DREAM. Amazing how easily they seemed to be able to slip back into the voice again. And I would literally pay money to hear Judith say "You unsavoury little c*nt". It also makes me happy to know that Jonell and Judith both appreciate Lara's gay fandom ❤

[@AjtheTombRaiderFan]

Awe Judith is nervous bless her she's amazing that lady I was going to ask a question but I didn't have a the balls

[@johnwilson3523]

Wow the nostalgia hit me real good, fantastic interview with these 2 icons. I'm definitely going to a Tomb Raider Convention.

[@larasboy]

This is amazing, thank you!💖 greetings from Iceland🇮🇸

[@oscarf.9166]

Thank you for this lovely episode 🤍

[@SFVetNeph]

When I met Jonell afterwards and told her of my personal experiences during the pandemic, she actually stood up, hugged me and said “goodbye gorgeous.” So basically I was called gorgeous by Lara Croft! 🤗🥰🫂

[@lucas_swart]

Thanks for this!

[@xenthejackal]

Jonell and Judith are always so lovely to see. Hope to see them again at future events.😊 9:00 I had to stop myself from howling across the room 😂😂

[@Chrome151]

Judith's lara voice is the perfect lara voice for me, love it

[@Mitchlan1]

Absolutely love their energy! And loved the "Who's Lara" game, it's interesting to see they both got their own style on those lines.

[@Maggie-y5e]

Judith is my fav but jonelle is also iconic

[@Roadvoice]

Man, its so good to hear her voices in a conversation like that!

[@mzimu141]

Amazing to watch! Can't wait for the TR 4-6 remasters.

[@ppgranja3]

Me too!

[@ScreenBlaster13]

If Shelley had been with them it would have been the whole classic cast. All three were great.

[@davidr4032]

Oh my god! I´m from Uruguay, and there is a lot of information I´d like to know about Raidercast. For example, by the look of this interview and this two famous ladies we love so much, it seems Raidercast is an important thing. Where a you settled? How did you managed to arrange this interview? How could you assemble a team to make this posible? What do you do for a living? How much time do you spend playing the games? What do you think about the last reboot? Too many question, I know. But I think I´m not the only one who wants a video about you, Chris. Thanks a lot for all the material you make, videos and podcasts. You keep alive one of the most beloved franchises in videogames history. When I remember a 15 years old version of me, playing for hours Tomb Raider IV with my little sister sitting on my lap... Oh, my. Time flies. P.D.: Tomb Raider IV remastered in february! OH MY GOOOOOOD! Thank you so much, Chris. I mean it.

[@darthkahn45]

When Judith told that story about the horrid period question I felt a shockwave of horror and anger in the crowd. You do NOT talk to our queen like that.

[@Derek-0777]

These actresses are the voice and the essence of Lara Croft.

[@Shaunn09]

I can still hear Judith and Jonell in their voices I heard when I was young. Awesome Chris! Thank you! Chris have you been hitting the gym?💪

[@heyylittleworld2314]

Judith's voice is the voice of my childhood 😭

[@VirgoVenice]

32:01 I died LOL

[@John_Croft]

They both prob hear this all the time but they really made my childhood, as soon as i was 16 (now im 34) i legally changed my birthname to Croft, The classics will always be part of my life

[@ch1mera302]

The real lara crofts!

[@Skylerjones624]

Judith gave Lara a more "Mature" vibe and Jonell gave Lara a more "Girly" Vibe (Love both regardless the remasters are fantastic)

[@facundoojeda6971]

I hope that when the remasters come out, Aspyr and Crystal recruit Shelley, Judith and Jonell to record the full games each so we can change voices. They could even include outtake lines. Aspyr and Crystal, what are you waiting for? It's the perfect opportunity to bring back the trinity.

[@ReganSkye2010]

All the VAs for Lara are great, but Jonell will always be my favorite 🥰

[@heyyitscameronj]

Jonell is the Lara I hear in my head

[@JustJ0nathan]

Judith is Lara to me. ❤️ Love them both though.

[@LadyCroft1981]

Oh god I'm glad I got to ask a question but I hope I didn't sound like an idiot lol Their voices are such a big part of those games.

[@TheRutone]

so wholesome 😊

[@Calypso694]

this is so cool.

[@ar2014]

I watched this interview with the same huge smile i pull when i watch Messi. The power of nostalgia i guess

[@owenjolley351]

*I like how different the two of them made Lara sound. With Judith giving her a more posh and upper class accent, tying her to her aristocratic roots whereas Jonell made her sound more Cockney and working class (Similar to how Shelly made her sound) almost as if she is straight out of EastEnders.*

[@vagelismihalis7426]

These two queens 👑,i own them my beautiful memories and help me become stronger ❤️

[@jorjevanelle9879]

Jonell needs to be back for the next game!

[@StigDesign]

to bad Shelley Blond was not with you too at the same time :D , but its so nice to see the voice cast and they love the fans and Legacy of the proper Tomb Raider, last Lara voice i loved was Keeley Hawes, and every one before her in tr games :D :D

[@Derek-0777]

32:27 That's would amazing.

[@_SYDGAMING_]

Lol i want a children's audiobook read by judith in the voice of lara that would be so funny

[@Netsuki]

Ah yes. Despite Tomb Raider being story game, it didn't have much lines in the first games. Today, it's unthinkable to make a game with just few lines from a protagonist. Most Lara's lines were when she wasn't in action. Mostly in cutscenes. When Tomb Raider got reboot with Legend, it became a game where Lara talks and comments on everything she sees. And now we have second reboot/third timeline, where Lara talks so much. Who would have thought that games would become so cinematic-y back then.

[@sherrie553]

I love both of these two and how wholesome they are

[@PilotsError]

Judith will always be the best for me, just perfect casting!

[@TheTraveller777]

Why did shelly only do the first game? You’d think she would have wanted to come back after the game was huge. Development thing or timing/availability?

[@komi2251]

❤❤❤❤

[@Psevdonim123]

1:32 that's great hun, you already doing better than the girl you voiced, at the beginning of the game 🤣

[@Vanu-i4o]

See for me it's the first woman I remember.... But then I found out most of her lines were some texture artist and not even her in game lol.

[@JustJ0nathan]

Could anyone explain what happened with Tomb Raider 4? They said Judith was supposed to play adult Lara. How and why did they decide to use Jonell for the whole game?

[@adrimartin6668]

Why didnt u invite Shelly?

[@YaronElaouf]

Where is Shelly??

[@deusvlad2.083]

So the black/brown hair lady did the voice actress of tomb raider 1-3 and the blondie lady did the voice actress for 4 ,5 ,6?

[@tbear1206]

Judith (brown hair) voiced Lara in Tomb Raider II and III. Jonell (blonde) voiced IV V and VI. Shelley Blond voiced Lara in the 1st Tomb Raider.

[@Vanu-i4o]

Shelley Blond that was it! Why did they get rid of her? Seems so weird especially in the 90s when it was like they were picky with voice acting.

[@jayseepea]

She was busy during 2’s production

[@Vanu-i4o]

​@@jayseepea How do you turn down a game that sold so many copies instantly and became so famous and was in every magazine and TV ad? So odd. She could have voiced Lara until Legends.

[@jayseepea]

@@Vanu-i4o I’m glad she didn’t, she’s easily the weakest actor of the 5!

[@Vanu-i4o]

@@jayseepea She is the one I remember and listening to them all she stands out the most to me.... So I feel differently. However by Tomb Raider 3 the games reviewed poorly and Tomb Raider 1 was by far the best game.

[@enid9911]

I didn't know you were so muscular.

[@mickd1368]

they didn't know what to say to the gay / confused guy. that was funny. these are older ladies who don't give a sh-t about lgbtqrsxyz crap. they are women who voice acted a women. a real women. none of these women were confused. neither of them give a crap about this silly movement. so, so funny.

[@polymorphing9195]

NO!!! -Lara

[@joslinenoir4830]

YAYYY! Back at it again with the golden content :')

[@Raidercast]

🙌😁