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.

[@ardenskylark6235]

"And you made our childhood" was heartwarming and so massively true

[@tommykammers1847]

Jonelle and Judith are still looking beautiful to this day.

[@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%!!

[@HenriqueRodriguesHRPM]

Unified Lara should be totally about it, since they’re going to make Lara cry a lot and be whiny through the whole game, at least they should do it on Jonell’s voice. Would love to see this other side to her as Lara, have the sarcasm and attitude but also the kindness and more emotional part that we’ve already known in the reboot trilogy, a balance.

[@nepaliprayasgurung2594]

I can't wait to buy Tomb Raider IV, V, VI Remastered trilogy. Their gonna be a absolutely amazing and *Best thing is Crystal Dynamics will never be able to touch Tomb Raider franchise and developing any future Tomb Raider* And Crystal Dynamics sneakily added their names to credit themselves on devs list on Steam and other gaming sites. *Of they try this again then Sabre Interactive should sue them and best of luck to Sabre Interactive studios for future Tomb Raider Games!*

[@Jeymez]

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

[@Teletubbo89]

Yeeah. I can picture aod lara speaking. There's a rasp to her voice that really embodied AOD Lara

[@zidairheart]

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

[@ScreenBlaster13]

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

[@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.

[@georgemather9082]

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

[@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!

[@failedcomedian6394]

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

[@swooningtree]

One a day Croft!

[@renegon1988]

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

[@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

[@britalynnae]

My 2 favourite Lara Croft voice actresses. ❤

[@citui]

These are literally my favourite Lara Croft voices!

[@MarkoJelicic]

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

[@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!

[@pTQq]

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

[@trfan18]

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

[@Eckhardt_smtc]

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

[@Raidercast]

🤭😁

[@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!

[@OldObscureUnpopularGames]

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

[@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 🤩🥰

[@lisipoofly]

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

[@coreymckee4844]

Shelly did. Shes the best version.

[@PlaystationSimmer]

I think all of Classic Lara's VA's did a great job ​@@coreymckee4844

[@AVEXentSUCKS]

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

[@-JavCold-]

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

[@Raidercast]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChristopherD1999]

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

[@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

[@QueAwkwardNoises]

In happy tears hearing these voices, and especially Jonell’s AOD Lara voice. What great fun! Thanks for the interviews Chris ♥️

[@TheHuntedOne91]

I had the biggest smile watching this!

[@Game.Play.Replay]

Me toooooo!!!!!

[@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.

[@lauragalvez7011]

Just hearing her voices is nostalgic omg 💖✨

[@Frjttr]

Thank you Chris ❤️ Best host ever x And thank you both Judith and Jonell! I hope to come for the next TR 2025.

[@Raidercast]

@@Frjttr 🙏🥰

[@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...

[@Terenete]

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

[@velocifero4167]

Judith and Jonell will always be my faves, they captured Lara so well they need more appreciation ❤

[@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 ❤

[@roberttong8877]

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

[@johnshepard1234]

We're all grown up now and wouldn't ask those horrible questions from back in the day 🫣but so glad to see you both and we never forget the original shelly bond and the many after her ❤

[@VirgoVenice]

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

[@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! 🤗🥰🫂

[@katsiatheduelist98]

Awww that was so cool to watch ;3 Lara's voice actresses are seriously amazing

[@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.

[@KieranHamilton-y7s]

No. 😂 Crystal are doing an amazing job commissioning these remasters and selecting a great studio to do them and including the fans in development. However these remasters are not the future of the franchise, they are a farewell to classic Lara and her inpact.

[@saintmichellegames]

I absolutely loved watching this interview! I watched it the whole way through! Especially the part where Judith and Jonell read out each other's lines! Great touch. Such lovely women to. I hope to get to meet them one day myself as well. I also agree, Kurtis Trent needs a comeback! Thank you for sharing

[@LolaCroft]

I love the amount of video in this British

[@nayru33]

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

[@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 🥹

[@Raidercast]

Unbelievably surreal! ❤️🙏

[@KT926]

I was at this event in October and I got a picture and autograph from Judith, I was so starstruck meeting her because TR2 is one of my favourite PS1 games in the world. It's also crazy that Jonell sounds exactly the same today as she did when she voiced Lara

[@charsles.m4a]

i can't, they way Jonell summons her inner Lara when she started to read the lines, ICONIC. it's so sassy and bossy. also it's so funny to see them acting silly/shy after reading the lines, it's almost like us when we do those type of things alone 😂. bless them all and you guys from the Raidercast for always remember them that they are the heart of the Tomb Raider games ❤ i hope one day we can see all of them together, especially Keeley Hawes

[@Punisher6791]

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

[@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 ❤

[@MarioG02]

Omg Jonell voice bringing back AOD ❤️ can’t wait for the remaster in February, secretly hoping she re-recorded new lines to fill the story completely 🤞

[@Raidercast]

It’d be great to have her record some new stuff, but there’s a whoooooole archive on KZbin of loads of voice lines she recorded that went unused from back in 2002-2003, so I expect they might add a few in here and there to tidy up the story!

[@MarioG02]

@@Raidercast I hope so, personally AOD no matter what anybody says was my absolute favourite ❤️

[@nicholaswilliams2263]

Loved her saying slay at the end !!!

[@danielnikolov2860]

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

[@cheewes]

Thank you for this video Chris! Really nice interview 🫶

[@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 👍

[@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!

[@LittleMissNoName24]

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

[@FoXMaSteR001]

13:16 When she says "our heart" it sounds like Aha! 28:31 NO.

[@callumb9393]

Love this interview!

[@milacatbat]

What charming ladies! Love hearing these stories. Also the change in times - the work has become more tedious and competitive BUT voice actors are much more appreciated! Don't have to "hide" anymore, that part was quite shocking. "I had to hide and model Lara was not allowed to speak". I am glad nowadays both can be seen and heard, so many different sides to tell the story of the same game

[@itsjamiesparks]

So awesome! 😊

[@larasboy]

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

[@Kyle-gd6sz]

Lovely to watch!

[@oscarf.9166]

Thank you for this lovely episode 🤍

[@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 😂😂

[@DSG851]

That fantastic!!!!

[@Raidercast]

@@DSG851 they’re such legends!

[@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

[@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

[@DarioDarrow]

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

[@mzimu141]

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

[@ppgranja3]

Me too!

[@johnwilson3523]

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

[@matthewcohare]

Jonell is the definitive Lara voice for me. So perfect!

[@IsraelJunior-hz4go]

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

[@asada4L]

jonell and keeley are really really good.

[@digitdecimal]

I love seeing these interviews. Is it October again already? I really need to plan to attend these amazing events. Thanks Raidercast, Ash and everyone who makes these possible and records them. Be well.

[@FoXMaSteR001]

Yay :D Btw I noticed the merch link in description doesn't work :s

[@Raidercast]

@@FoXMaSteR001 I’ll investigate, thank you!

[@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!

[@heyyitscameronj]

Jonell is the Lara I hear in my head

[@Hugo_Le_Mignon]

I love this. I don't know why, maybe because TR3 is the hardest and my favourite and the one I replayed the most, so Judith is my favourite I guess. ❤

[@Skylerjones624]

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

[@heyylittleworld2314]

Judith's voice is the voice of my childhood 😭

[@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.

[@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

[@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?💪

[@Chrome151]

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

[@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 was a character in EastEnders.*

[@VirgoVenice]

32:01 I died LOL

[@vagelismihalis7426]

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

[@TheRutone]

so wholesome 😊

[@TheFinalDirectorsCut]

My question is why was Judy only in 2 and 3. Was there a problem not to cast her again? Judy mentions it a bit at 7:20 but it is still unclear to me.

[@sherrie553]

I love both of these two and how wholesome they are

[@TombRaiderAngelofDarkness]

My 2 favs

[@ReganSkye2010]

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

[@ch1mera302]

The real lara crofts!

[@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.

[@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.