The Evolution of Disney Princesses

The evolution of Disney princesses shows just how far these heroines have come since “Someday My Prince Will Come.” For this essay, we’ll be looking not only at characters who are technically categorized as “princesses” in the Disney canon, but other female protagonists as well. While there’s plenty to discuss when it comes to the live-action adaptations of some of these stories, we’ll just be focusing on the animated originals here. MsMojo looks over the evolution of Disney princesses. Which Disney princess do you think broke down the most barriers? Let us know in the comments!
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[@zelamorre1126]

The idea that a female character having domestic traits is inherently bad is disturbing in this video. Context is important. Cinderella doing all that work was a direct result of her being abused by her step-family. It's not portrayed as a good thing. You can't realistically twist it to be "Oh, she does chores! What a good little woman!" if you pay attention. And Tiana's cooking was because she wanted to open a restaurant and be a chef. Which given that WatchMojo went hard on the "If it's not something a man would do, then it's bad because only traditional masculine traits are good!", they should've been praising to the skies as being a chef in a restaurant (let alone owning one) is STILL a mainly male dominated field.

[@kirkberryjr8724]

That's exactly what I ma thinkin

[@fantasyfiction101]

Preach it

[@Mariomario-gt4oy]

Yup

[@naomisahira4809]

Preach

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

I said the same in my comment. Nothing wrong with possessing those traits :) reminds me of the stupid episode of Gilmore Girls where Rory and her mom kept bashing Dean (Rory's boyfriend at the time) for appreciating a woman who enjoyed cooking and cleaning for her family.

[@kpounders7437]

Why was Tiana' s love of cooking a negative racial stereotype? It was an art she inherited from her father, something she was proud of. I LOVED Tiana because she was a proud, strong, business woman during a time when women were subjugated.

[@flowermother218]

I love Tiana's COOKING/FOODS!!

[@thandi3453]

Yeah What's so wrong with loving to cook????

[@heeman5488]

Exactly it was based off of a real woman

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Same!!!

[@maslenreyes7604]

Here here!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@kaylsiefitch1080]

Can someone explain to me why tianas love for cooking was “bad”? She had a passion for it and got it from her father what is so bad abt it exactly ???

[@thandi3453]

I honestly have no idea

[@flowermother218]

I love Tiana's COOKINGS/FOODS!!!

[@nemanjaras]

Woman cooking is antiprogressive by liberal standards.

[@kanwarghuman7720]

Nikola staying in the kitchen and not doing what you want is anti progressive but I really don’t see the problem with Tiana following her dreams

[@georgeprchal3924]

She also may be the only "Princess" who also has a job.

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

_"If you can visualize it, if you can dream it, there's some way to do it."_ *~ Walt Disney*

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

I LOVE that quote--thanks for posting it!

[@jenniferblack6969]

Mulan really broke down the barrier . She was a warrior and had strength to protect her family.

[@rose_linniw]

yea she was the only one to have a huge impact on her world

[@GARNET-DAGGER-FF9]

I really like what Merdia said "Follow our hearts and find love in our own time"

[@srizasutradhar2532]

I agree

[@animechic420]

This video makes it seem critical against the princesses that wanted to get married. I did like how Merida chose not to marry either of those three boys because they were crazy. 😁

[@kharma101]

Laura Buchanan If a princess wants to marry a man, there’s nothing wrong with it.

[@georgeprchal3924]

I want to see the Brave 2 that's about those three boys fighting over who succedes their father, Ottoman Empire Style.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

They're trying way too hard to be "woke feminists" so that's why they bash marriage and domestic traits. Quite stupid if you ask me.

[@alessandraiannino7242]

The early Disney princesses (Snow White, Cinderella and Aurora) may not be the most empowered Disney heroines, but why does everyone overlook the fact that princes are barely seen in these movies? (with the exception of prince Phillip in Sleeping Beauty, but he's also a passive character in the movie, since he mostly does what the fairies tell him to do) What I mean is, ok, the female characters in these movies aren't super strong or active, but neither are the male characters. It was a more traditional way of portraying fairy tales back then. Oh, and those princesses may not have any motivation in life except finding love, but what about their princes? They are also portrayed without any other motivation in life but to find their princess. Again, it's simply because animated movies did not have a lot of space to deepen their characters' personalities back then, not because of gender roles. On another note, in Sleeping Beauty, the fairies do all the work and eventually save the princess (yes, they do. The prince wouldn't have done anything without them). But wait, aren't they female? What, I thought women at the time were only portrayed as passive characters!

[@maddie6321]

Each have their own characters if you look at it. Cinderella my favourite one was the story about how she was abused and how escaped it. She was literally abused to the point where she talked to mice. It didn’t even search for the prince she just wanted to go to the ball and experience something different from her life. She wasn’t the usual warrior like mulan that everyone now fantasies to be, strength now has changed to the meaning of physical strength . Strength is withholding through any difficult situation and moving on, that is what Cinderella did and so did mulan.

[@Furienna]

Cinderella is more fleshed out than Snow White and Aurora though. She is really feisty for being an abuse victim and doesn't seem to think about romance until after she meets the prince. Okay, it is true that she only can escape her wicked stepmother by finding a man to marry. But that is not her fault since that is what society was like for girls of that social class back in the day...

[@Furienna]

@@maddie6321 Yes, thank you!

[@toplaycool21]

You know, if a woman chooses to get married or a domestic life; it's not an evil thing by the way. Romance and love for men is not a problem.

[@Naforbe]

Heaven forbid that domestic woman be blonde! 😆

[@ggt47]

...yes...love is rare but the most beautiful of all.

[@deenadallas2802]

All 14 Official Disney Princesses *Snow White:* 0:41 *Cinderella:* 1:42 *Aurora:* 2:26 *Ariel:* 3:18 *Belle:* 5:09 *Jasmine:* 6:30 *Pocahontas:* 8:08 *Mulan:* 9:33 *Tiana:* 11:08 *Rapunzel:* 12:15 *Merida:* 13:12 *Anna & Elsa:* 14:19 *Moana:* 16:11

[@bethanycousineau197]

The Princess and the Frog isn't my favorite Disney movie, but what I CAN appreciate about Tiana, is the fact that her parents taught her to work hard for what she wanted in life, rather than expecting everything to be handed to her on a silver platter.

[@0Vale170]

How is that nobody ever mentions that, as much as Aurora is "almost a secondary character" in the Sleeping Beauty, Prince Philip also does not have any lines during the second half of the movie. And I mean yes he defeats Malefica, but he wouldn't have even survived the prison without the fairies c'mon

[@Wiiguy1606]

The reason Aurora and Phillip go silent during the 2nd half is because their actions speak volumes. And in Aurora's defense, she was actually quite happy living in the woods with her "Aunts." She was just a little lonely because they never want her to meet anyone. Which is why when she met Prince Phillip, she was excited not because she knew he was a prince, it's more because he's the first real human other than her aunts she ever met and she even wanted him to meet her aunts rather than hide his existence. Also given that Aurora was CURSED to die on her 16th birthday by an evil fairy, she hardly had ANY Choice in the matter. Also, I imagine after Phillip awaken Aurora in the tower, he made sure to tell her that it was all because of her Aunts the Good Fairies, that he was able to escape and defeat Maleficent

[@georgeprchal3924]

"Goodbye father" is his last bit of dialogue, and that's midway through the movie.

[@Wiiguy1606]

@@georgeprchal3924 And like I said, all what he needs to say from then on is in his actions. Like he's wanting to attack Maleficent after she mocks him and True Love's Kiss in the dungeon or him gesturing for the fairies to follow him, or him bowing to his future in-laws, Aurora's parents. It's called subtlety

[@sour4364]

Maleficent*

[@kaylabear4696]

Some people need to stop looking for a bad aspect of the movie and look at the overall good message teaching children to follow their dreams and not letting anyone standing in their way and nothing's wrong with finding true love along the way to share that dream with

[@thisisemanuelm]

Wish they would do more movies like the OG Disney movies again instead of 3D/CGI ( love them too), but miss movies like Princess and the frog, Beauty and a beast and Ariel.

[@DonaldLancon]

One of the most celebrated things about 'Beauty and the Beast' when it was released was its CGI ballroom scene.

[@mrruler5793]

The Little Mermaid

[@addisonhigbee6269]

I hate it when these types of essays just gloss over the first three princesses as if they didn't have any kind of significance.

[@alicebthegachaweirdo8378]

I love Meg's sassy personality.

[@edibleandsentientautomobil5396]

Meg Gang! Ough!

[@ashishshetty2020]

I know..cant wait to see her in live action!

[@brunalevasier1893]

Aurora isn’t an adult,she’s 16

[@paulaaquino]

In the 14th century, she was an adult

[@jchandlersabeast]

16 and no children?!! Gotta put those birthing hips to use!

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

@@jchandlersabeast, thanks for making me LOL!

[@jchandlersabeast]

Ellyn MacGregor “you’re welcome” -Maui the demigod

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

@@jchandlersabeast, LOL again--your demi-lordship. XD

[@ggt47]

Snow White - wanted love yes but she is only 14. But she was a servant but not her choice. She remained happy and optimistic no matter what happened from getting kicked out of her home and was almost killed. Cinderella - Cinderella again a servant but she was young she saw that as a norm because that was how she was “raised”.She never knew any better. All she wanted was a night out not a man. And afterwards she went back to her normal life she did not cry that it ended but happy that it happened. Aurora - was cursed as a baby,lied to,never got told about her royal heritage. She wanted love and life. She cried because her trust was broken. And yet she was willing to become “Aurora” and leave Briar Rose behind.

[@maddie6321]

Cinderella inside new that she was being abused because for a while she was raised by her parents. Cinderella was definitely being abused, called names to the point where she wanted to escape even for a little while.

[@maggiepeterson7915]

My favorite princesses are ... 1. Tiana 2. Ariel 3. Elsa 4. Belle

[@user-ls2ex8kv1x]

Maggie P 1.Rapenzel 2.Elsa 3.Mulan 4.Tiana 5.belle Well that’s my list

[@sunmirror6075]

Mine 1. Cinderella 2. Belle 3. Moana 4. Rapunzel

[@sour4364]

I hate all the new princesses and by that I mean moana , merida , elsa and ana

[@vivvvksks]

1. Ariel (ofc my no 1 fav) 2. Rapunzel 3. Merida 4. Cinderella

[@veralin-alter615]

I think Moana was definitely a step up from Disney's usual formula.

[@juliepatton2630]

There’s nothing wrong with loving the 20th century princesses they all have many good quality’s to look up to. For Snow White those dwarfs were living in a pig sty so a 14 year old Snow White steps up and does what needs to be done and there’s nothing wrong with that

[@arunadayananda9306]

Pocahontas, Esmeralda, Megara, Mulan, Lilo, Nani, Merida, Elsa, Judy Hopps, Moana, Helen Parr, Dory, Edna Mode, Sadness some of my fav female Disney-Pixar Animated Characters..

[@TheCommenterDragon]

Everybody loves a good Disney princess.

[@sarahvenable4710]

"You can't marry a man you just met." Wise words, Elsa!!!

[@cierrabarkley6434]

@@sarahvenable4710 I know right

[@mistyrain8079]

Sarah Venable : in my opinion, Anna choicewas somewhat justified, in a way. Think about it. Anna was shut out of the life of her sister, and after her parents died, I think that she was just desperate for love. THEN STUPID HANS TRICKS HER (all of this is just my opinion)

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

@@mistyrain8079 , it may be your opinion, but in MY opinion, you make some good points. :-)

[@thecalmingwitch]

MistyRain 76 I agree. It’s also a great way of shining light on a veeeery important issue(especially here in the states) Con Artists... I literally just finished watching the show “Dirty John” about John Meehan and I have to say it put me on edge now knowing what con artists are truly capable of. Especially ones who pray on naive and vulnerable women. So Disney putting that plot line in was a pretty ballsy move. Almost like they’re sending a warning message to young girls to be careful and make a wise and calculated choice on who they end up with. A great way of writing their wrongs from the past. Like seriously, don’t marry a guy you just met...

[@goodoldfashionedangel]

I'm sorry, but Ariel didn't get legs so that she could marry Prince Eric. At first her main goal was to go play on the surface, and then she saw Eric. He was just a bonus 😂💗

[@goodoldfashionedangel]

@UniPoLiteca Mtra. ArVi Well, we all have our own opinions 😊

[@jonnyboy4289]

Well, people like to make controversial opinions just to get hits and WatchMojo is no different.

[@matthewhayek1945]

Literally she is underrated

[@CaptainMarvelsSon]

I often wonder what aspects of our lives today will be looked at as "outdated" 50 years from now. For instance, in the year 2080, Disney will be looked down upon for not having enough films where the princess marries her animal sidekick because it saved her instead of the prince.

[@izzyd3857]

That one? But you've read it twice! _"What kind of disturbed individual would read the same book twice, I ask you?"_ ~Beryl Edgely

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

@@sorellerilyn4713, I'm not...and judging from your screen name, I'm going to go out on a limb and guess you're not forgetting it either. ;-)

[@georgeprchal3924]

I thought it would have been funny if Gaston had a Sterling Archer-esq literary knowledge and make snarky offhand criticisms of the books she was reading. "Well Belle since you've seemed to have failed in grasping the metaphor behind those insipid vampire novels you've been devouring, I'll spell it out for you: MEN ARE MONSTERS WHO CRAVE YOUNG FLESH!"

[@venkatramanpadmanabhan1346]

Aurora is the only Disney Princess who has less screentime and she never talked to the villain while others did

[@aishwaryya01]

Definitely it's Mulan who has broken all barriers.....and she's also my superhero since 2010.....and my first girl crush....i love her❤️and i even love Belle Rapunzel Elsa Anna & Moana as well😘

[@nathalie_desrosiers]

INFP ?

[@Wiiguy1606]

in Aurora's defense, she was actually quite happy living in the woods with her "Aunts." She was just a little lonely because they never want her to meet anyone. Which is why when she met Prince Phillip, she was excited not because she knew he was a prince, it's more because he's the first real human other than her aunts she ever met and she even wanted him to meet her aunts rather than hide his existence. So, her goal was not necessarily love but at least to meet another human who could be a new friend. Also given that Aurora was CURSED to die on her 16th birthday by an evil fairy, she hardly had ANY Choice in the matter when it comes to the plot. It's unfair to call someone a bad role model when they're literally cursed and can't do anything to take it away. The Good Fairies even said they couldn't take Maleficent's curse away but they weakened it so the Princesses could still be saved Also, I imagine after Phillip awaken Aurora in the tower, he made sure to tell her that it was all because of her Aunts the Good Fairies, that he was able to escape and defeat Maleficent. When you get down to it, Sleeping Beauty (the film) was actually different than Snow White and Cinderella because it's actually the 3 Good Fairies that drive most of the plot: Changing Maleficent's death curse into one Aurora can escape, hiding Baby Aurora, freeing the Prince, helping him defeat Maleficent. And they humbly don't seek glory and are just happy to see Aurora reunited with her parents and Phillip

[@georgeprchal3924]

And she only met Philip because the faires sent her out into the woods so they could have a magic fight.

[@Wiiguy1606]

@@georgeprchal3924 No. They sent Aurora out so they could plan a surprise birthday party. The magic fight only happened because Flora and Merryweather got into a fight over the color of Aurora's dress

[@kristinahuchison2511]

My problem with Aurora is still they were determined to marry each other after 5 minutes and a song, they didn’t even know each other’s names. I get the friend thing, but what happened if say Malificent disguised herself as a man to entice her to the spindle? Or what if it happened to be someone like Quasimodo, a lonely hermit and she doesn’t fall in love because he’s unattractive? Not to mention I’m actually pretty annoyed it was Flora’s spell that caused the sword to go into Malificent’s heart instead of Merrywether, considering some speculate her wish was going to be Aurora’s happiness, which in a way softening the curse was

[@youtubewontletmetypeagoodu8128]

@@kristinahuchison2511 I Whori literally doesn’t know anything besides with the fairies told her and they never told her anything about maleficent

[@mackenzieesslin3111]

Pocahontas will always be my favorite. Then Tiana because being able to have a job and take care of yourself is awesome. Ariel is probably 3rd for me.

[@kristinahuchison2511]

I agree. Honestly I feel aside maybe Belle she was the first mature princess, considering she made her father see the consequences of his actions, and actually chose to stay instead of going, which I feel was very mature, because without her there’d probably be more tension between the groups.

[@carlyavola5455]

Awesome video. Even though Snow White, Cinderella, and Aurora are outdated from the time their movie were release they are still good characters. I'm also glad Nala, Esmeralda, Meg, Jane and Kida were added, they are very underrated characters. I'm a fan of all the princesses and female characters from disney.

[@lesliesexcitingnews8984]

I love Mulan and Tiana so much! 😭

[@staggmovie]

Always interesting to see how the Disney Princesses have changed throughout the years

[@Just_niaxx]

I love Cinderella and thank you for posting this on my Birthday and Snow White singing in the well makes me so happy !!!

[@AD-jq7ow]

Jasmin is dark enough for an arab...in reality lots of arabs are even more fair!

[@elyca6329]

I think the point was that most villains in the movie (like Jafar or the guards) have a darker skin than the main characters, which can be questionnable

[@AD-jq7ow]

@@elyca6329 i find them to have the same skin tone as the other characters

[@anniee1019]

I swear she’s Indian

[@edibleandsentientautomobil5396]

Another weird thing about Jasmine is that she didn't wear the Abaya and Hijab even though she's an Arab. Also as an Arab who are predominantly Muslims, she shouldn't kiss Aladdin as it is considered haram. It's strange why I speak like a Muslim. I'm actually Catholic who lives in a Muslim country.

[@chhanaskills8269]

Racist

[@harmonetheanimationaddict4419]

When I was little, I wanted super long hair like Rapunzel's cause I thought it would make me "look cool."

[@melissacooper4282]

Rapunzel may look beautiful with super long hair but think of how much of a nuisance it is to take care of it!

[@laurenrodriguez4786]

Hola! Jasmine definitely! She's the one who taught me to ask questions and not be afraid to stand up for myself. She's my second favorite princess next to Elena Flores! Then comes Ariel.

[@srizasutradhar2532]

My favourite Disney princess are: 1.Merida💜 2.Moana💜 3.Mulan💜 4.Rupanzel💜

[@kyleeclawson2581]

I disagree that Pocahontas risked everything only for a romance. She risked everything for her people. She was an advocate of peace which I think is so inspiring and she should be given more credit than she is given. She literally stopped a war! And so what if her movie isn’t historically accurate? No one complains that Princess and the Frog isn’t historically accurate.

[@kristinahuchison2511]

I agree. Read the Ballad of Mulan, the Little Mermaid and a lot other fairytales. Honestly I as much as the ending makes me cry everytime, I feel she was very mature about staying instead of leaving. Still cannot believe she chose the person who tried changing her instead of the person who loved her for her and almost died saving her dad’s life

[@amycollins5984]

Rapunzel and Merida are my favourite princesses

[@fabjee99]

For me they are Belle and Merida

[@natasapap7936]

Same, Rapunzel and Merida are the best

[@confusedhomosapien6231]

TheSorceress 93 I’m sorry but to me, Merida was rather annoying...the only thing exciting about her was her stance against marriage. Rapunzel is amazing though!! Glad you can at least pick the Disney princesses you love because I can’t 😭

[@natasapap7936]

@@confusedhomosapien6231 Fair enough, to each it's own. Merida is a bit spoiled but I admire her determination and courage, I relate to her cuz I have a similar temper as she, I also love how she changed and developed into a better person by the end of the movie. Rapunzel is so cute energetic and curious I adore her optimistic attitude ^_^ but wait why can't you chose your favorite princess?

[@ll-rx3zk]

Mine are Mulan and Tiana 😍

[@ancaalexe9586]

I know it's an unpopular opinion but Snow White will always be my favorite

[@tarjan68]

Why would that be an unpopular opinion?

[@georgeprchal3924]

Snow White is the reason the Beast didn't let the Enchantress into his castle. He saw that movie, he knew what the hell happens when you let a creepy old lady into your house with a magic item. Death.

[@aurorafish7900]

THERES NOTHING WRONG WITH FALLING IN LOVE

[@Wolfy39565]

Seriously mulan doesn't get enough credit.

[@rebeccac.l.5601]

For reals! She risked her life to save her father, then went face to face with the most evil man in China to save her country when she could have just gone home.

[@rose_linniw]

@@rebeccac.l.5601 and even when she saved China, she was about to be executed just because she was a woman

[@jimmyturner4909]

best ones are Rapanzuel for me

[@jayhuntington9178]

I feel perplexed by the fact cooking, cleaning and dressing up is a bad thing? Is it not all down to what the person enjoys doing? Why is acting girly now seen as a problem? Don't get me confused I think female power is important, I grew up with Buffy as my hero. However, as a young kid I also looked up to the Disney Princesses but I didn't think of a woman's place as simply a housewife or a maid. I often wanted to be the princess as they had all the adventures whilst the prince was relatively boring and had no storyline.

[@marvinlett8354]

I only like the official Disney princesses I can name all of the Disney princesses in order: 1st snow white 2nd Cinderella 3rd Aurora 4th Ariel 5th belle 6th jasmine 7th pocahontas 8th mulan 9th tiana 10th rapunzel 11th merida 12th Anna 13th elsa 14th moana

[@hiraimomosslave9251]

Anna and Elsa aren't official

[@confusedhomosapien6231]

Moana isn’t an official princess 😭😭

[@confusedhomosapien6231]

You should have stopped at Merida for accuracy

[@hiraimomosslave9251]

@@confusedhomosapien6231 Yes she is featured ate the official Disney Princess website and she was featured in Disney Princess merchandise

[@confusedhomosapien6231]

Báňåņą Řęvøľűțįöň nope she hasn’t had a coronation so she isn’t but if you say she is then Anna and Elsa definitely are too

[@ggt47]

I will always love the golden trio the most. Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora.

[@moonenjoyer2386]

Did you really just say that Tiana isn't good feminist rep because she can cook and clean? lol....she worked her butt off to overcome racism, misogyny, and poverty to open her own business. The idea that Elsa and Anna are better just because they're sisterly love saved them is wild. Also, Cinderella WAS an active participant in her freedom (worked to go to ball but the stepmother ruined it) and never said anything about wanting a prince before she met him. Tiana, Mulan, and Merida are the most feminist in my personal opinion.

[@cassidysandelin4648]

Top 3 favorite princesses: 1.Ariel 💙 2. Rapunzel 💜 3.Moana 💕

[@chuckyswag9448]

I love how Disney approved so much ! The difference is amazing

[@ilovetolaugh164]

Am I the only person who prefers the older disney movies?

[@digdog66]

Depends how old you're talking about

[@dmnqbtn]

Tangled, Brave, Big hero 6, Moana and Frozen 2 were the only disney movies I liked in the last decade tbh

[@ggt47]

...yes...simpler times.

[@aurorafish7900]

Me too😭😭

[@DavidAnthony211]

Now do evolution of Disney Villains

[@Naforbe]

Yes!

[@somberstricken4424]

It's really aggravating that we're acting like falling in love and women wanting a domestic life is something they should be ashamed of. I'm sorry but when I see a princess, I want her to fall in love but that doesn't mean I want them to stay barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen.

[@Furienna]

It is like some people want all women to have the same goals without being allowed to make their own choices.

[@kleinthomas8267]

I used to love Snow White I still do.

[@RickeGnool]

Moana is my favorite princess for several reasons: - Her movie is my favorite Disney princess movie - She has a great personality - She actually develops throughout the movie. Like how at the start of the movie she has no idea how to sail but learn that skill over the course of the movie - l LOVE ''How Far I'll Go'' - She doesn't have a love interest and even unlike Brave marriage isn't even mentioned in the movie There are more stuff I could mention but this is enough for now.

[@confusedhomosapien6231]

Would you have loved her less if she had a love interest?

[@RickeGnool]

@@confusedhomosapien6231 Don't know but there was no need for one to be in the movie.

[@truthspreader1996]

@@RickeGnool …….She not a princess🤭

[@RickeGnool]

@@truthspreader1996 Neither is Mulan or Pocahontas but Disney doesn't care.

[@jonnyboy4289]

Ariel is my #1. Anna is my #2 and Tiana is my #3.

[@randomshorts6862]

hoping to see an updated version of this list with Encanto:)

[@juanrisa945]

Ya know, some criticized Mulan because she fullfilled her goals by disguising as a man. Its almost as if they forgot that the film is based on a Chinese ballad in which the disguise part was very important for the story!

[@ledalmond5268]

Lol the puns at the beginning

[@ashlismith8596]

The message is simple, people!!! These Disney females are showing others and us that they want to be treated as more than just a trophy, princess, etc. We women need our voices to be heard, let's not be silent anymore and show those other people in the world that you have a meaning of being your own person. ❤💙💜💗✊👍💪

[@rbrtck]

You consider Moana a "warrior" but not Elsa after _Frozen II_ ? We got a glimpse of the kind of fight Elsa has in her in the original _Frozen_ (underneath her vicious cycle of self-fear), and the sequel shows that it was no fluke--even if we don't consider her magical powers, Elsa seems stronger and tougher any of the other Disney princesses/heroines.

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

While I agree with you about Elsa in Frozen II, Anna is no slouch either. When she believes Elsa is dead (along with poor little Olaf), Anna takes matters into her own hands, realizing that the only way for her grandfather's evildoing to be undone is for the dam to be destroyed...and that she, as the surviving princess of Arendelle (as she then believes), is the only one who can carry out that mission: to do "The Next Right Thing."

[@rbrtck]

@@ellynmacgregor8210 You're right, Anna has always had a lot of fight in her, too. I just brought up #1 (in my view) for brevity (for once!). Much of this is, of course, a matter of the opportunities the characters were given and the circumstances, to be fair. But going on what we're shown, Anna belongs with the front-runners, too, given how she fought off wolves (taking two out) and punched Hans right in the face and off the ship in the first movie (OK, it was a sucker punch, but it was vicious, and the best way to win against someone who had it coming anyway), and goaded the immensely intimidating Earth Giants into serving her purpose in the sequel. These are right up there with what Moana did, and that's in addition to the challenges that you pointed out. By the way, in my opinion Belle also deserves a mention for fighting against a pack of wolves and taking a couple out herself, in addition to standing up to the Beast, Gaston, and society. I have to say that I have somewhat of a bias toward Elsa, though, because I just love the contrast between her normal disposition and the kind of warrior-queen she is inside. The same goes for Belle (albeit not quite so extreme), since both are old-school, throwback Disney princesses in some ways (classy, graceful, demure) and thoroughly modern in others. It's really different from the kind of bluster that Moana often displays (she's more similar to Maui than I think she'd care to admit). Teddy Roosevelt, though blustery himself at times, would have adored Elsa, who in accordance with a favorite adage of his, speaks softly and carries a *BIG* stick. :)

[@danielhales8169]

So glad they just done this video essay as I'm currently writing this for my University dissertation and I hope that I can use this as a reference

[@marialopez9505]

Belle is the best Disney Princess PERIODDD

[@cristyrodas]

Ariel is my favourite Disney princess!!!👸🧜

[@kiyaradunuwille9228]

Elena of Avalor deserves to be here

[@hiraimomosslave9251]

She didn't have a theatrical realease

[@edibleandsentientautomobil5396]

@@hiraimomosslave9251 She deserves it

[@jamesparker1127]

Elsa: You can't marry a man you just met? Me: Are you sure? I guess you won't get along very well with Snow White, Aurora or Cinderella. I can see the rivalry now.

[@sunnygirl523]

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST IS NOT STOCKHOLM SYNDROME

[@jacob1st760]

Ariel looks so beautiful.

[@jimmyturner4909]

Lion KIng the best dsney animated film I have ever watched

[@animechic420]

No joke. The Lion King is my #1 favorite Disney movie. 😄

[@nehemiahwallace9900]

Let's not forget that they also made Big Hero 6 who had three outstanding female characters. Go Go, Honey Lemon, and Hiro's Aunt Cass

[@loek5102]

Sleeping beauty feels so much older than Cinderella

[@alicebthegachaweirdo8378]

Jasmine is one of the best Disney princesses!

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

What do you like most about her? What, in your opinion, sets her above the others? (Please understand that I'm not arguing with you--I'd just like to know your thoughts. :-) )

[@sunnygirl523]

AMEN TO THAT 😍😍😍😍

[@lucylu5935]

can I just say, how did Auroras makeup look bomb after years asleep? Like what! and so does her hair!

[@melissacooper4282]

I'm not sure. I'm more thinking of having to go to the bathroom after years of slumber!

[@youtubewontletmetypeagoodu8128]

She was asleep for 20 min

[@sarahramsey9454]

correction tiana not the first princess of color what about pocahontas or jasmine those guys are darker skin along with esmeralda correction for beauty and the beast belle went looking for her dad then went imprisoned by beast that's how that story goes

[@matthewklemp2631]

I feel my still need Disney princes for young boys to follow too.

[@kakeguruifan169]

Best princess: Belle,Jasmine, Mulan, Ana,Elsa,Tianna, Moanna,

[@olvialee7221]

I know I’m not you but I’d love to mention that Ralph Breaks The Internet reunites the voices of Disney Princesses except for Adriana Casselotti, Illene Woods and Mary Costa. Luckily Jodi Benson, Paige O’ Hara, Linda Larkin, Irene Bedard, Ming-Na Wen, Anika Noni Rose, Mandy Moore, Kelly Macdonald, Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell and Auli’i Cravalho reprise their roles

[@erinkaurlovessabrinacarpen9228]

I don't get why it bothers people so much like Snow White and the older movies so what like they wanted a prince so many people want a prince like for real it's just stupid in my opinion that people overreact on that like who cares really it was way back when that was a whole thing and you know what those are actually some of the best Disney movies

[@truthspreader1996]

Some people just don't understand the concept you just explain and prefer to disrespect it. While other (even the animator/staff/director themselves) would poke to much fun at the past not knowing how mockulatory it actual is. Case and point 17:12

[@nooneimportant5289]

Does anyone realise that Merida couldn’t become queen because she had brothers

[@nathalie_desrosiers]

She could still be used to create partnership with some other noble (here, a clan). After all, it was *the* princess duty in world history.

[@taylorwoodson9269]

I have to say that Belle is not kidnapped. She has full agency in every decision that was made in her stay at the castle. I think that people say that she’s abused but that’s not so. She sticks up for herself and asserts her self in every way possible. Is being locked in a castle ideal situation? no but she makes the best of it. And even in that Belle still had a choice; she could’ve said no and went back home and lived her life. She decided to be a hero and selfless. One other thing that people miss, is that beast gave Belle an adventure. Their friendship challenged her just as much as a challenged him. When your put into difficult situations that is what often happens.I think that people need to really see the nuances in this movie. There are a lot I don’t know if they just watch the movie Passively, But that’s not the way to watch this film. :-)

[@marcmcdonnell6586]

Well I know the plot line Raya will find the last dragon named Sisu and her ability is to shape-shift into a human woman to blend in and I have to speculate that they’re hiding from bounty hunting dragon hunters or sorcerers using magic to reveal her dragon form.

[@jackiehuff7736]

Your comment about Mulan not focusing on romance is misleading. She didn't object to marriage or her role in society which is why there is no conflict. If there was no war, its possible in a couple of years when she was less awkward, her story would have been the same as any other girl around her. You make it seem as if she wasn't interested and happened to find love along the way.

[@theartofmusic1583]

i remember seeing the broadway beauty and the beast, and i had the time of my life!

[@gracevining220]

these videos are so interesting to me

[@violetamartinelli3589]

I can not BELIEVE that you didn't even mention Nani and Lilo!!

[@foodisfood5719]

I was getting so nervous when you showed Shrek

[@highvoltageshock7933]

Cannot decide between Snow White or Belle who is my most favorite one of all.

[@user-yd4cd4dv4k]

My favourite Disney Princess movie is "Mulan". I really, really love this movie! I am a huge Disney Princess fun and i love most of them. I mean i really love movies like "Moana", "Aladdin" and "Pocahontas" but i am not a big fun of "Snow White" and "Cinderella". For me they are a bit boring movies but well...i love the other 11 movies. I think that the next Princess movie will be "Raya and the Last Dragon" and it will come out on November 22 2020. I just can't wait to watch this movie, it's gonna be amazing!

[@HopeWren]

The slagging off of any princess who doesn’t act traditionally masculine is ridiculous! This is why girls like me grew up thinking that being girly or having traditionally feminine traits was negative! Femininity and the traits that come with it aren’t bad or negative. If you think the only way to empower women is by forcing them to turn away from femininity then you’re missing the point.

[@olleselin]

None of these can ever beat Twilight Sparkle!

[@olvialee7221]

410: I believe all Disney Princesses are in their teen years. Snow White is 14 Cinderella is 19 Aurora is 16 Ariel is 16 Belle is 17 Jasmine is 15 Pocahontas is 18 Mulan is 16 Tiana is 19 Rapunzel is 18 Merida is 16 Anna is 18 And Moana is 16

[@theunhappymeal9769]

What about Wendy from Peter Pan?

[@vintagexparadise]

evolution of girl groups next

[@marvinlett8354]

I know that their not official but I like to include them as official I am still waiting for Disney to add them to the lineup.

[@heeman5488]

Aurora wasn’t an adult, she was 16

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

In the fourteenth century, she would have been considered an adult--and of fully marriageable age.

[@heeman5488]

Ellyn MacGregor thx didn’t know that

[@jeweler1jcc]

Actually no. Most women didn’t get married until they were older. Only arranged marriages could happen that early, but usually not.

[@bxbxb1_554]

MSMOJO IS A HUGE DISNEY FAn

[@bellebeauty4379]

Moana and merida are my favorite but belle is my favorite since childhood

[@Laramaria2]

I don't like Snow White... I think she's boring 😂 I liked Evil Queen way more 😂 Esmeralda and Megg are both great! So underrated though... Mulan... Do I have to say anything!?!? She's my favorite! Will always be! I also like Jasmine, Belle, Tiana and Rapunzel! I actually think that Rapunzel is the funniest princess Disney ever made and I can't get enough of her! 😂

[@ellynmacgregor8210]

I agree--Punzie is a hoot!

[@artz1071]

lol the smile at 2:55