jeudi 16 mars 2017
Who Voiced the Original Belle in Beauty and the Beast?
Disney's Beauty and the Beast is a tale as old as time, and soon it will reach a whole new generation of audiences with its live-action adaptation. While we can't wait to see Dan Stevens in beast form, we are most looking forward to seeing Emma Watson take on the iconic role of Belle. Even though we know she will do the character justice, she certainly has some big shoes to fill. The original character was a huge inspiration for young girls - and continues to be more than 25 years later.
So, who was the original Belle? That would be Paige O'Hara (pictured below). The self-proclaimed Disney enthusiast auditioned for the role when she was 30-years-old. After only the second audition, she just knew it was her part. Not only did she lend her voice for the character, but she also played a part in Belle's physical appearance as the animators mimicked her real-life expressions.
Following the release of the original animated film, O'Hara reprised her role in two direct-to-video follow-ups, Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas and Belle's Magical World. Even though she has since put her Belle days behind her, she certainly approves of Watson's iteration of the character. POPSUGAR had the chance to talk with O'Hara last year and she has nothing but kind words to say about her successor, adding that she thinks she was the "perfect casting."
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