‘The Little Mermaid’ Star Jodi Benson Recreates Ariel’s Lines 30 Years Later | TODAY Originals

[@ari-in8ny]

she’s a real life disney princess. she’s so positive and kind and lovely

[@sarahgattis3964]

she’s so kind in real life too, i took a photo with her at my one act competition (her daughter was performing) and she was like i probably had food in my teeth haha.

[@pmanlicious7117]

Yeah, and so disappointing they choose wrong girl to play ariel in live action

[@reinyyy6709]

@@pmanlicious7117 who's the right girl then?

[@anar8343]

3:52 I love how she says that she's met kids who are either quadriplegics or in wheelchairs because of the loss of legs or gaining legs and how she connects to that, that's how I connect with her, too. I use a wheelchair and Everytime I watch the movie, I can't help but think, "I don't blame her, I'd do anything for my legs to move too", so, you know, I'm not happy with the fact that I use a wheelchair, but I am more than happy to have grown up watching this movie

[@kelyn7958]

pmanlicious II I think Hallee was a good choice Disney made 🤷🏻‍♀️ I guess it's all on opinion or something, no matter who it was going to be, at least ONE person wasn't going to be satisfied.. although it's only acceptable for the appropriate reasons.

[@SaraNicoleYT]

I love that she isn’t tired of being Ariel😭❤️

[@Horrorbotyt]

Ikr it's so disappointing to see actors "tired" of being known for characters that made them famous. More people in hollywood need to be like her

[@BeeKee404]

Yeah it always makes me sad whenever an actor or actress gets so bored when being asked about an iconic character they've played. I mean I get they want to focus on their current projects but that shouldn't mean they should leave their past characters in the past.

[@saborevolutionarychief6458]

Ethan Schmid I think he means with Disney making Ariel black in the new live action film.

[@notavailable8201]

@Ethan Schmid it's run by Walt's biggest fear... Communism. And political agenda's.

[@mariemessaoudi]

@@dub2459 Halle Bailey has a good voice lmao let's not point the black card

[@tickedoffnow]

I Love The Little Mermaid, can't believe it's 30 years old now

[@mattiasolsson1523]

I love it too, its one of favorite Disney animated movie of all time.

[@justpassingthrough7990]

I can. Because I'm almost that old and I watched this when I was a kid 😂

[@dean1234439]

It's one of my favourites.

[@pbscraze]

On November 17th it will be. Cuz that’s the day it was out in theaters

[@arianagrande3771]

I GAVE YOU 1k LIKES

[@iLeaveYouWithHugs]

Omg her voice still gives me chills! What a sweet, classy lady too!

[@christiandacanay3086]

Indeed! You never will find another like her, yes?

[@nathancruz9172]

Candace A me too.

[@afredfrensky5668]

Saaameeee

[@enigmashadowman8821]

Celine Dion: I hate singing My Heart Will Go On. I never wanted to record it in the first place. Jodi Benson: Can't relate.

[@gabrielamamani2093]

That's the quebecois people for you!

[@teresahowick5197]

Gabriela Mamani wow not nice 😢. We aren’t like that.

[@abigailsanders5433]

I’ve met her before. She’s so nice!!!

[@teresahowick5197]

Abby Sanders according to everyone she is (Celine)

[@abigailsanders5433]

Random Woman oh no I’ve met Jodi 😂 we had a conversation about acting and I remember none of it. I was SHOOK

[@madeinbusanjkjm]

I always found Ariel so beautiful as a kid but I had no idea that the voice actress behind her is also incredibly beautiful. This movie was my entire childhood. This brought back such overwhelming memories.

[@marymorgan8297]

Same here💖💖

[@christophermillan3771]

Ariel's beauty was based off Alyssa Milano.

[@TheDreamerofdisney]

Same here jodi benson is so beautiful..💕

[@promisejimin4276]

;0 You’re here.

[@marisarryelise]

Made in Busan same! This is my ENTIRE childhood and it made me think of everything that was perfect when I was a baby. 😞

[@alie_smith]

Protect this lady at all costs

[@小林四郎-z5l]

Alie Smith more than 1k likes but no comments?? *not anymore*

[@trumpthemessiah1238]

that other hateful race is stealing our creations. protect our culture guys. dont let them steal it.

[@ImaniM40]

Levante Hardy Sooo racist

[@Bryce-nj8vc]

Levante Hardy wtf are you talking about 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@anticom6099]

Alie Smith I don't understand what you think is going to happen to her? Like did somebody put out a mafia hit on her or something

[@adamcarter271]

Ariel and Belle were always my favorite princesses growing up.

[@baabaq9126]

It felt so great hearing her say they'd probably be best friends

[@kateclearwater5652]

I can't decide between Belle and ariel. I have been doing musicals my whole life. My second musical ever I was in third grade and I did the little mermaid Jr I was a mersister but wanted so bad to be Ariel. Then in sixth grade I did batb and played Belle. That's when I fell in love with her she's so smart and independent and strong. I did batb 2 more times shortly after that. I just got cast as Ariel in the little mermaid full version and have learned to appreciate her more. She's quirky and funny and has this infectious positivity even if sometimes she's hurting underneath. This is the largest part ive gotten and I'm so excited for it. Something about playing a character you've grown up with helps you to appreciate and relate to them in a new way.

[@gemmalyons7744]

Same and they are my daughters favourites too.

[@youtubechannel7736]

Her and Jasmine

[@noeldee9236]

Adam Carter mine too !

[@ashleymoon4668]

if she doesn’t get some sort of cameo in the upcoming live action movie i’ll cry

[@Stella-cf4cl]

Ashley Moon I hope she does. She got a cameo in Enchanted, which was also a Disney movie, so it is possible.

[@dmodewinter6405]

They better pay her deserved respect with a decent cameo part

[@rachelsewell7026]

They should’ve just had her play Ariel so as not to be ageist.

[@michaeljfan9720]

I'd love it if she was one of the wedding attendees in the crowd for the Wedding Crash scene. I'd be like, "Wait, is that... Hey, it is! It's Jodi!"

[@GabyGibson]

YES

[@claeriekauthor]

Her voice quality thirty some years later is amazing! She can slip into her voice soo easily, it's crazy!

[@Just999Me]

right? I'm more impressed how she's kept her tone and voice quality over the years. it seems like a hard thing for most singers

[@anthonyallen5139]

We need to honor all of Disney’s voice over actors and singers. They need to get celebrity star treatment. My eyes swell and chest aches for the beautiful memories they’ve put in my heart. Thank you,

[@gav1d1a]

Some are dead tho

[@declantraynor6174]

It's called the Disney Legend Award...

[@McKaRm3L]

Yes it gives me chills! 😫❤️

[@xmochix604]

Well said!!

[@DeliciouslyFierceMedia]

I agree

[@Brook11223]

She still has the voice.

[@justinetan1813]

It will never go away.

[@teetee1324]

Well, it’s her voice

[@cybramir]

Tyler well sometimes the voice changes as you get older, it becomes deeper or more raspy, especially the singing voice. Jodi’s voice still sounds the same as it did in the ‘80s though.

[@jasminedomio2752]

Im sorry but I hear old lady in her voice... sounds nithing like the old her lets just be honest..

[@kasee8620]

@@jasminedomio2752 She's 57.

[@ThirrinDiamond]

I love how she talks about all her fans as if they were her own children

[@michaeljfan9720]

I know! That is so sweet! 😊

[@supercoolr9330]

Are you kidding me? I'm a huge fan of the little mermaid because it inspire me to keep on moving, keep on climbing for the stars.

[@satanswife2546]

I know right

[@aashriya.d1244]

Who else closed their eyes trying to see if she sounded like Ariel?🙋‍♀️😂

[@pjm875]

No wtf ur just weird

[@amysviolin]

Me xD

[@dannyalion6903]

yes 💚

[@lamp2461]

Yeah I did this just to try and match the voice with the original one Ive heard over and over throughout the years. Its pretty close at times, if not spot on.

[@superstar2446]

Meee

[@Mariadasvacas]

EVEN WHEN SHE SAYS FLOUNDERS NAME IT SOUNDS CRAZZZYYY 😭😭😭😭😭😍😍😍😍

[@SophieAnnHoyland]

YES

[@stevenjesus4656]

Soooo crazy 😂😭❤️

[@TheeeDanielR]

Lena Mendonca omg

[@jazpatuzzo4721]

I know!! 😭😭😍😍

[@mimir7968]

I got goosebumps when she began singing

[@Scavenger82]

1:09 hit me hard, all up my arms and a shiver down my back.

[@UKAPiNK]

Same

[@MarilynMonday]

Yes!!!!

[@robynsmith6974]

999 likes😂😂

[@f0rever1]

Yessss omg

[@hannaevelyn3545]

She voices Ariel in everything Disney does with the character of Ariel. Nobody will ever replace Jodie Benson as Ariel!

[@kkandsims4612]

Hanna Evelyn I think they did the same with the jasmine voice over as well the never replaced her.

[@hannaevelyn3545]

@@kkandsims4612 awesome to know

[@BluetifulI]

Hanna Evelyn until they have to 🤐

[@kasandramariscal7373]

KK and sims 4 & belle, ursula, rapunzel...i believe they try to do that with as much characters as they can

[@stevenhiggins3055]

Disney tends to use the original VA's whenever possible. I think some of them may even be on permanent retainer.

[@kylepowell9841]

I totally respect Jodi Benson because she's humble and a class act, all the way. Plus, she also inspired Mandy Moore to do the singing and the voice of Rapunzel in Tangled. I give her mad props for doing that.

[@comettoss3935]

Inspiration: pass it on ^-^

[@tpgamble]

ariel and rapunzel are so similar

[@hannahmartin489]

MY FAVORITE DISNEY MOVIE EVER!!!! Also I love how she calls Ariel “My Girl”

[@michaeljfan9720]

So CUTE!

[@satanswife2546]

Yessss

[@sixeared_macaque4843]

ITS SO CUTEE AHH

[@marcelavega3930]

My twin brother has autism and this is one of the few songs he knows word by word. I sing it with him every single day. Thank you, Jodi, for being the voice of our favorite Disney princess and the artist of this beautiful, amazing song!

[@ahripark2593]

Aw that’s beautiful!

[@vampirenightgirl]

My little sister is under the spectrum as well and she started talking when we took her to disney world, now she loves anything disney

[@marcelavega3930]

Engie what!! That’s awesome! I’m so proud of her! It’s so fascinating to hear so many stories about how much Disney impacted people’s lives!

[@vampirenightgirl]

@@marcelavega3930 we went to disney world in january and she got to play Beast in storybook tales with belle. She was soo proud :)

[@missirenchan]

My little girl is on the spectrum and she is super into big hero 6 so when we fist bump she always does the balalala.😂

[@laurenframe664]

“I love my girl.” my heart

[@McKaRm3L]

Lauren Frame 😫😫😫❤️❤️❤️💕💕

[@cararankin8729]

I’m saving my money now to book her for my wedding

[@littlebookbin]

Cara Rankin just curious how much would that be? For a friend of course 😂

[@skylerrutherford6895]

Same, and I'm 12. My plans are set

[@kenialopez8029]

That’s such a great idea I would love that for my daughters bday!

[@pawpower1023]

How much would that cost

[@skylerrutherford6895]

@@pawpower1023 probably thousands

[@kmaezz]

I was abused as a kid and when I needed to calm down/escape I would "sing" Part of your World in my head and I still do that to calm myself down if I'm getting anxious or panicky ❤

[@ellakohls3279]

I’m so sorry you had to go through that... I hope you all the best ❤️

[@ElvenWisdom]

kmaezz this is so heartbreaking to read, but you are so strong to have come through that childhood. Never forget how strong you really are. ❤️

[@theejuanitadiaz]

You’re so brave for sharing this!! I went thru similar scenario...Hope you’re doing well ❤️

[@Quadtuplitets]

I’m so very sorry! I also experienced abuse as well... i hope that you are able to break the cycle of unhealth in your family.

[@CharaDreemurX]

I have a Similar experience with my mom-Who was and is still on drugs- A lot of things happened but the worst was when she wouldn’t let me go outside-I just wanted some fresh air- And to see the stars- I ran out the front door one night and sat and breathed and cried because of how much I missed being outside at night- My mother came to me-screaming at me She locked me in my room- I ripped the screen out of my window (it was already falling out) And sat by the window trying to breathe- and singing this song It took me a while to write this- (Panic Attack) But I will say it’s easier to write things here than talking about it with certain people Wish you all well, Anonymous♥️♥️

[@Lina-esque]

She even visually reminds me of Ariel😊 Such an amazing lady

[@nathancruz9172]

Lina White I want to meet her in person.

[@superstar2446]

@@nathancruz9172 sammee

[@abigailsanders5433]

Nathan Cruz I have. Her daughter is in my theatre company and I have talked to her on multiple occasions. She’s so so awesome

[@nathancruz9172]

Abby Sanders Delaney Benson

[@abigailsanders5433]

Nathan Cruz yep. I’ve met her too.

[@ahripark2593]

I had the original vcr of the little mermaid growing up and at the end it shows her singing and I always thought she was actually Ariel and the movie was about her (I was 6) lol she’s so beautiful!

[@cybramir]

Ahri Park I remember this too!! I totally thought she was the real life Ariel and the movie was an animated version of her life lol

[@chloehenry2037]

I have the same thing! I always watched through that part

[@WTKB82]

lol me too

[@ColoredMud]

Yes same here! I would watch the whole movie past the credits and then rewind it all over again. X3

[@dakotabuerer6884]

Me too

[@irvinnguyen6485]

She is the best voice actress for a Disney Princess in my opinion

[@christiandacanay3086]

THIS!

[@davaotripsters]

And don't forget, she is also voiced as Barbie from Toy Story franchise.

[@rexrabbiteer]

Snow whites voice actress was wonderful as well

[@irvinnguyen6485]

rexrabbiteer true, she’s underrated

[@MrsJessMerin]

Same opinion

[@orionisx5984]

I was named Ariel after the Little Mermaid and was born on the same day as Jodi. Studied for marine biology and worked in an aquarium! Aaaand fell in love with someone across the Atlantic Ocean and ended up crossing the sea to be with him. Relate to my Queen on a deep level tbh

[@insanityandy6363]

R/thathappened

[@sarkasticchik9133]

That’s so cool!

[@bashbashbashu]

I don't believe that....at all. To many coincidences in a row to be true.

[@aaricn04]

Annika Hollister it seems completely realistic

[@camilaleon3772]

Sounds magical

[@TheLaughinAssassin]

Back when they casted actual talented Broadway stars and not celebrities.

[@blakegriplingph]

And opera singers for that matter.

[@carolineheymann4872]

PERIODDD!!!!!!

[@princess_tamia_25]

If you’re taking about Halle, she’s an actress, songwriter, and musician. She and Chloe write, record, and produce their own music. Can’t say the same for Emma Watson. Halle’s a vocalist, Emma’s not even a singer.

[@cosettemeinster2431]

So its been 30 years since The Little Mermaid was made. And Ariel's 16 years old in the movie. Ooh! Ariel is now 46 years old! ❤️🧜🏼‍♀️

[@KingCobra121]

@@nellies 🤣

[@sekkai_]

@@nellies She clearly meant from the release date.

[@rosegirl1125]

Oh wow 🤩

[@Disney65Fan]

I always wondered what Ariel's voice actor was like and it took till 2007 to see her in the flesh.(She was in Enchanted as Sam, Robert's secretary). Jodi Benson was also the voice of Thunbelina and Barbie in Toy Story franchise.

[@Ana-do6nn]

Omgggg I remember watching her flinch in the movie in the scene where Giselle had the fish from the aquarium in her mouth 😂😂 it makes sense since shes the little mermaid

[@iAmMadeOfSoup]

I don’t remember that

[@Ana-do6nn]

@@iAmMadeOfSoup heres the link to the fish scene I was talking about: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n53ddHqHjL98pKc

[@Iheartdolls4ever]

She was also Barbie out side of toy story. Barbie dance work out vhs tape 1992 and some other stuff too.

[@hopeschannel]

omg i loved thumbilina!!

[@najiencarnacion02]

Belle and Ariel being Bestfriends in real life and as characters maybe 🥰 my childhood all over again

[@nathancruz9172]

Naji Encarnación me too.

[@Jasmine-rf1lo]

Belle and Ariel are my favorites and I've always knew they had a conected

[@ajshim]

This is canon! This is canon now!

[@KurosakiLuvar01]

Yesssss!! 💖💖

[@sweetlife031]

Paige and Jodi do have similar sounding vocals, if you think about it 😊❤️

[@cynthiaayo3897]

Wooow After 30years and you can still remember the lines😊

[@redcokamixed6716]

Trending issuesAyo I was 9 years old and it was the first time I cried at a 🎥

[@mamallamaandthelittles]

I think i could recite the entire movie 😍😍

[@MoonLighter]

There were a few wrong words.. I counted 2 - possibly 3. ‘Wish’ I could be for example - not ‘and’ I could be... etc

[@nekochii00vlog]

@@mamallamaandthelittles i can recite the 2nd one from beginning to end in Spanish lol

[@roseraina8008]

she has a script

[@sunbeam7921]

somebody asking her: don't you get tired singing that song after 30 year? uhmmm honey no one gets tired singin that song. *NO ONE*

[@atiyahunt4886]

She protecc She attacc And most importantly *she got her voice back*

[@nightynightshade]

Atiya Hunt LMFAOOO 😂😂😂

[@aidou97]

Old joke. PERIODT

[@Anyasfamily]

Lol

[@thegirlisdangerous7483]

"And then the kids believe me!" 🤷‍♀️ 🤣

[@elliejmx]

I absolutely love hearing her talk about Ariel. I love the movie and the character and hearing how passionate Jodi is, still to this day, about Ariel adds another level of love for her.

[@juliannesmommy6694]

Well, she is just a gift. I love love love her attitude. And what she is doing with her opportunity and voice.

[@laneymcnamara3266]

This woman is a princess herself. Such a beautiful heart and lovely energy.

[@maura_the_rose]

Back when they cast actual singers as Disney princesses 😩

[@M-Jje8nj]

@That One Elsa - yes, but Moana....

[@M-Jje8nj]

@That One well, I was talking about REAL singers

[@maura_the_rose]

@That One No, I mean in the live action films. Like when they cast Emma Watson as Belle? She's can't sing at all lmao. They cast the live-actions for the name while all of the perfectly good, young talent on Broadway is ignored. :/

[@isiswoods2172]

Mandy Moore in Tangled.....also Ali’i wasn’t a well known or anything but she is a singer. So who?

[@isiswoods2172]

Maura_The_Mango Emma is the only example in the films. Cinderella remake wasnt a musical

[@tecx37]

What a soul she has. A beautiful person to be the voice of a beautiful movie. God bless her, He sure gave her a great talent!

[@LG_Hakubi]

She needs to spread this humbleness and gratefulness to other actors who refuse to acknowledge the characters that made them famous because they're "tired" of being known for it.

[@MarianaGarciaGrijalva]

Exactly!!!

[@mangoliys]

Who specifically also yesss

[@DeannaLei]

LG Hakubi cough cough** Miley Cyrus (well not recently)

[@liliilillilllillill5412]

Zac Efron?

[@SmilingCat808]

Then again, who doesn't want to be recognized as Ariel or a Disney princess in general. I understand where you're coming from, celebrities trying to break free of their iconic roles because they're sick of it, some even so far as to dis the whole show....

[@addisonhigbee6269]

She still sounds so young. How is that even possible?

[@randomcat4940]

Salads and yoga..

[@MrBegliocchi]

Its called not smoking and singing in a way that doesnt distort ur voice

[@IcarusFalln96]

@Picklepie 888 she made a deal with a sea witch😂😂

[@TheeeDanielR]

Alex Nick LoL

[@superstar2446]

Idk!!

[@derrickthompson1284]

I saw Little Mermaid in theaters when I was in the 1st grade years ago.

[@Kuzakistheone]

Derrick Thompson me too!!!

[@monicaangle1823]

Me too

[@MiyahSundermeyer]

2nd Grade for me

[@laurenchristianna2092]

1989, I was in 2nd grade!!! My mom surprised me and took me to the movie theater, after she picked me up from school, to go see The Little Mermaid 🐠🐋🦀🐙

[@Anonymous-yp3sr]

It’s really refreshing to see a person still so In love and passionate about their job even after decades of doing the same job. It’s incredible actually. She even sounds like Ariel still.

[@jesscoy2619]

All the original Disney characters will always be The original no matter what . They may move on and their torch may be passed but they will always live in the hearts of everyone everywhere . God bless you Jodi .

[@077di6]

I can't believe it's so far away...30-040 year?! she sound amazing like it's fresh it was amazing movie

[@KingTriton1837]

30 years ago come November!

[@yanderesimulator8177]

I actually cried watching this... The memories

[@nathancruz9172]

セブン指輪 me too.

[@magicalunicorn5533]

same 😭😭❤

[@jesseniarodriguez8337]

Me too 😭😭

[@artloveranimation]

The fact that she still loves singing that song, bringing light in kids faces when they react, is so magical and sweet. She is such a treasure.

[@lacaralupana3814]

Make a movie starring Ariel and Belle together

[@teresahowick5197]

Yes!

[@supercoolr9330]

How about a movie about Thumbelina, and Belle?

[@zeldafan1942]

That’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet”! It starred both her and Paige O’Hara!

[@Charls03]

Shout out to her playing Thumbelina too

[@gabrielladiaz6933]

Charlo omg yes! I still have that on vhs

[@michaeljfan9720]

Wait, wha- Oh yeah! Forgot about Thumbelina!

[@zSuitSamus]

I LOVE Thumbelina!!

[@hiraimomosslave9251]

AND BARBIE IN TOY STORY 3

[@zeldafan1942]

More than that, also in the second movie she was Barbie.

[@haydencooper_]

I don't see how a human who makes such a wonderful voice, could be bad. 😍

[@rylanaustin8837]

Haydos _ wait what?!?!?!?!

[@bluepink5390]

I see what you did there. lol!

[@AlvinaYunoa]

Rylan Austin You didn’t get the reference

[@AlvinaYunoa]

Ciara Hodges You also didn’t

[@vintage1520]

She voiced Thumbelina as well.

[@kaz1819]

I knowww, I wish she got recognised more for that too. Her voice was so amazing in that film and I’d really like to see her re-create and sing like her again.

[@puny5417]

Oh. That makes a lot of sense now

[@BabsChannel]

Thumbelina was a creative and financial flop. For a good reason: it's bad.

[@alainamaekristiniriola631]

It was magical ❤️

[@KenshinXRikku]

@@BabsChannel Many of the "bad" movies ended up becoming fan favorites. Wizard of Oz was the BESTEST flop of all time lol

[@isabellamarcoullier8165]

Ariel is my favorite Disney Princess!!! And you have a good voice too!! And you mind if look like Ariel!!

[@nathancruz9172]

Isabella Marcoullier me too.

[@misseli1]

Ariel's voice is what I think of when I think Disney Princess voice. I think Little Mermaid was the first movie I have memory of watching.

[@believeandyoullachieve8740]

Me too!

[@elhopanessromtic9168]

She looks exactly what Ariel would look like at her age :) gorgeous woman!

[@beautybybian]

I don’t know why, but this made me emotional 🧡 so many memories 😭

[@nathancruz9172]

Bian Cabelluzzi MakeUp me too.

[@magicalunicorn5533]

same here 😭😭😭

[@angiesworld8038]

It's our childhood, that's why.

[@sheisdrea]

I always watched the video of her singing after the movie on the VCR😭😭😭❤️❤️😂

[@bently629]

iAm Drea me too

[@chaghetti]

Same!

[@EunoiaVVitch]

Omg with her walking on the beachhhhh❤️❤️❤️

[@ericawilliams188]

YES

[@TheAAGamer-lg1wm]

Yeah that didn’t sit to well with my mom... I may or may not have played it at least 6 times before I had to turn it off

[@nymphialaciepetaldance2399]

Hahaha...my absolute favourite disney princesses are Ariel and belle..and the fact that Jodi said they would be best friends is awesome.

[@Emperiella]

nymphialacie petaldance Same like it’s perfect 😁❤️

[@hopeschannel]

same lol ariel then belle then rapunzel for me

[@hazelbaby8081]

Yes Ariel and Belle are my favorite princesses, too 😍

[@KaressaMareko]

Jodi your a blessing that can't be replaced love you

[@ashleygarcia5222]

No sea witch could take her beautiful voice away ♥️

[@aymarafan7669]

Ashley Garcia #StopTheUrsulas

[@ashleygarcia5222]

Aymara Fan lol

[@michaeljfan9720]

Except the evil witch known as... LARYNGITIS!

[@KingTriton1837]

Been a fan since this movie came out in 1989! She's still got the moves and the voice!

[@mrscarter6279]

Robert Braun wow I didn't realize how old the movie was I think I saw it for the first time back in maybe 1990-1992

[@KingTriton1837]

daidai907 I went to see it with my sister when I was 18 (I feel so old!). She was 16 and I had just graduated high school that heat and we were bored and decided to go see this. I loved it!

[@impartion]

Even at 16 years, The Little Mermaid is still and will always be my favorite movie ❤😖🧜🏽‍♀️

[@melissajacobson2046]

Em I'm 34 years old and it's my very favorite movie.

[@tmiller7129]

I’m 21 and it’s always been my fav lmfao

[@madisontennison8651]

I'm 19, still a favorite and always will be

[@talkswithcelica-b9588]

28 and it's still my fav 😊

[@Pretty.Biology.Princess]

I’m almost 19 and I love it endlessly too 💙

[@kriseller4337]

I love Ariel so much, it makes me cry every time I hear Jodi Benson sing Part of Your World. It takes me back to my childhood. 😭💖

[@nathancruz9172]

Judee Kriselle Rallos me too.

[@thatfatginger]

I could definitely see Ariel and Belle being friends. They're both imaginative, they don't like being told what to do, they both want something outside their normal every day life, and they both have a very sweet, kind nature

[@floramaegudez6204]

Wow! She's so mad humble! We need more people like her. 😊

[@expectopatronum777]

I love how she said that Ariel and Belle would be best friends. I played Ariel last year in my school's play and in two weeks I will play as Belle.

[@Jeannette.81]

I can’t believe The Little Mermaid is 30 😁

[@believeandyoullachieve8740]

I either I thought she was younger!

[@rubymajano95]

Jodi ❤️❤️ The nostalgia hit hard just now. Ariel will always be my favorite princess!! She still has it!

[@mamallamaandthelittles]

Yes! 🧜‍♀️

[@saborevolutionarychief6458]

1:06 When she sings to prove that she’s Ariel, I actually smiled. She’s the true princess of the sea.

[@camara1194]

i know. I smile so much!

[@nooby9289]

30 years later and Jodi still has that amazing Ariel voice

[@AngelMagik333]

I love Jodi Benson,she just amazing. I was blessed to see her speak and sing at a fan expo at year and WOW! It was such an outstanding amazing experience! I'm looking forward to the next one.

[@michaelcortez1531]

Santa Cruz, Ca. was rocked by the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989, ' Little Mermaid' came shortly after and gave many people Joy amid the ruin and loss, myself included. Thank you Jodi Benson & Disney.

[@PumpkinRouge]

michael cortez I was conceived during those aftershocks thank you very much ✌️

[@michaelcortez1531]

@@PumpkinRouge Wow that is amazing!

[@rinslife83]

I lived by the freeway that collapsed 😂

[@michaelcortez1531]

@@rinslife83 The Nimitz?

[@melissaysitall7703]

I love Jodie omg. Ariel has always been my favorite princess bc it was the first Disney movie I watched at like age 5 or something ❤️

[@nathancruz9172]

Melissaysitall I was 3 years old.

[@deoxysoverlord8710]

She never gets tired of singing Part of Your World! It's such an amazing song!

[@edgarcastellon6475]

Jodi is such an icon and Disney legend. Her voice was at the center of the Disney Renaissance. Such a beautiful human.

[@bradyryan5105]

Apart from being super talented, Jodi is also such a nice person.

[@levity90]

The story about the little girl....😔💔 and the fact that she is best friend's with Paige O'Hara. Heh. That's awesome to hear.

[@The00qa]

i love how she says she never gets tired of singing Ariel's songs. she is so grateful and appreciative.

[@thisis_zizi]

OMG. Ariel is my favorite Disney princess. 😍

[@madcat1612]

Clarise Ann me To

[@lvn2410]

I love how she’s just sat there casually hitting all the notes lmao

[@Jasmine-rf1lo]

I've always loved Ariel, she gives me so much happiness!!

[@ilsarashid9851]

my favourites are jasmine, ariel, and rapunzel ‼️

[@aly8512]

Ariels a long time favorite Disney princess of mine! I think it's so wonderful that Jodi still feels connected to her as well as been able to connect with the kids who have also felt connected to Ariels character :)

[@makaylalewis2149]

She has the most beautiful spirit god bless her

[@maliaferry8212]

This made me cry,

[@misseli1]

Ariel and Belle are two of my favorite princesses, so I love the idea of the two of them being best friends!

[@valeriaferrari9737]

It's pretty cool how stories and fictional characters can hsve such an emotional impact on people, I almost cried whenever Ariel appeared

[@AR-ts8pc]

What a beautiful soul to go with a beautiful voice. Thank you Jodi, this movie is my childhood. 💜

[@Bhawna03]

Do one with Lea Salonga, aka the singing voice of Jasmine and Mulan!

[@Deva7]

Jodi and Paige are my favorite Disney voices. I hope they work together one day, like do a new Disney movie together with their characters being sisters. Anyway Jodi is such a blessed woman with a gift from God.

[@kellygarris4277]

Who does Paige voice?

[@natalietraynor6451]

@@kellygarris4277 belle!!

[@oliviatouba9313]

I think they did Ralph Breaks the Internet together.

[@NuffNoof]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5SQeH2gpayIhLs Here Jodi and Paige did a game together for Oh My Disney, for the release of the second Wreck It Ralph movie, which reunites all the Disney Princess!

[@crystalschweitzer7625]

I love this! I am 22 and still have my first Ariel doll. I got her when I turned 2. She means the world to me eventhough I've grown up.

[@OlafLesniak]

What a nice voice. It'd be a shame if....heh...someone would steal it. 😏

[@karinajocelyn]

Olaf Lesniak 😭😭

[@aletterfromelise]

where ursula at

[@keller109]

I love how so many of us here are in our 30s and late 20s. Anyone else born the same year this movie came out (1989)? This is our 30th year. ❤

[@pablovasquez4922]

Same may 29 , we be 30 years guys:)

[@sweetmusicwoman984]

I am turning 30 this year

[@Lone_Wolf91]

Cammiboe I’m a 90’s child.

[@laurenc9214]

Just turned 30 last month😊 Got so emotional watching this! Disney movies hold a special place in my heart. I loved them all. Ariel was pure magic❤️

[@aldillakarimma1468]

1988 :' just turned 31 last March

[@ethanmendick6571]

The Little Mermaid was one of my favorite movies when I was a kid. Thank you for the memories Jodi! She still has the voice

[@sunshinemishasmommy5352]

She still has such a beautiful voice..it's hard to believe it's been that long since this movie came out..I ❤ this movie,I still ❤ this movie..I still know all the words to all the songs..it's wonderful that that movie and Jodi Benson's voice has helped so many people and that so many people still love that movie..she seems like such a lovely person ☺

[@fizzyapplesoda]

I saw Ariel the movie when I was four years old in the theater and it's the first movie I remember seeing. I'm glad Jodi is well. She actually does a lot of other Disney voices too.

[@allisonbeard4076]

The Little Mermaid has always been so special to me. Seeing this video makes me cry

[@wuhank0612]

Jodi Benson's voice is the core of The Little Mermaid!

[@SolaceAndDread]

Came in looking for toxic comments about ariel being black now. Found none. Good job internet.

[@phuketufc1746]

How would you feel if they changed the jamican crab to an Irish accent ?

[@emanuel9063]

Phuket UFC that’s such a weird question but like I wouldn’t really care that much I just liked his accent and want someone with the accent too

[@sweetlife031]

Sam Wright puts the accent on too!

[@jocelynthompson1372]

Ill never forget loving her and the movie as a little girl was a big part of sleepovers at grandma and poppas... makes my heart so happy seeing her stil bringing Ariel to life ❤️

[@kianic1]

Such a very humble woman 😍😍😍 God bless Ms.Jodi

[@rileyart]

Love her so much! I hope she makes a cameo in the live action movie!!🤞🏻🍿

[@heaven-leighpierce1001]

Or a duet special music video :)

[@Noname30255]

Me toooo omg but I’m so excited for Halle to sing !!

[@sweetlife031]

If she's black,...will she wear a red wig?