Among Disney’s classic animated films, ‘The Little Mermaid’ is undoubtedly one of the best known. The feature, from 1989, was based on the book of the same name by the writer Hans Christian Andersenand, due to all its success, a live-action production will soon be released.
With its plot based on Ariel, the mermaid who is also a princess, is 16 years old and is the seventh daughter of King Triton and Queen Athena, the rulers of the underwater kingdom Atlântica. The young woman ventures out on land, along with the fish Linguado and the crab Sebastião, her friends, in search of true love.
In his book “Disney Princess: Beyond The Tiara”, Emily Zemler comment on who were responsible for the look of the princess of disneyand even talks about who were the inspirations behind Ariel, from ‘The Little Mermaid’.
Among the names that inspired and were important for the creation of the character, there are Beautifulwho is the wife of Emily Zemler, the model Christie Brinkleythe actress Alyssa Milano and the comedian Sherri Stoner. But, after all, what was their contribution to Ariel’s emergence?
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The actress Alyssa Milano and the model Christie Brinkley played an important role in the development of the princess, because the two inspired Ariel’s unique design.
The princess, who has a fringe in her hair, had this feature inspired by Brinkley, plus, although it was never confirmed, it is possible that she also inspired the princess’s blue eyes. Already Milanowho was very young at the beginning of the film’s production, may have had her youthful traits as an example for the princess.
Concerning Beautifulit is not known exactly what she did to inspire the character in its formation, however, it is likely that the love and affection that Ariel has, is the reflection of what keane felt for his mate.
as for sherristonershe was hired to assist in guiding the characters’ movements, thus having to perform some of the scenes in the feature.
Source: Recreio
