Disney princesses who have won Oscars

Next Sunday, the 10th, the 96th edition of the Oscars, the most important award in world cinema, will be held in Los Angeles, United States. The long-awaited ceremony, which will feature a performance by the American comedian Jimmy Kimmelwill be broadcast live from 7pm (Brasília time) on the closed channel TNT, and on the MAX streaming platform.

Throughout its 100 years of history, the Disney She has been awarded numerous times for her productions. This year, the studio is competing with the animation “Elementos” (2023), directed by Peter Sohnwhich presents the story of the unlikely romance between Gota and Faísca, represented by the elements of water and fire.

Among the feature films of the company created by Walt Disney who have already won the long-awaited statuette, we can mention classics such as “Pinocchio” (Best Original Soundtrack in 1940), “The Lion King” (Best Original Soundtrack and Best Original Song in 1994), “Mary Poppins” (Best Actress, Best Soundtrack, Best Original Song, Best Editing and Best Visual Effects in 1965), and many others.

Furthermore, some productions about famous Disney princesses were also awarded in different Oscar categories. Find out which ones!

1. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Released in 1937, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” was the first animated feature film in the history of cinema. During the 11th edition of the award, held in 1938, the plot took the category of “Best Original Soundtrack”, in addition to Walt Disney also be honored with an Honorary Oscar due to his innovation on the big screen.

During the event, Walt received from the hands of the child actress Shirley Temple a life-size figurine, alongside seven miniatures. At that time, the famous “Best Animation” category did not yet exist.

2. The Little Mermaid

“The Little Mermaid” was the animation responsible for saving Disney from a huge financial crisis faced by the studio after the death of its creator, in addition to marking the beginning of the famous Renaissance Era. At the 1990 Oscars, Ariel’s story won the award for “Best Original Score” and “Best Original Song” with ‘Under the Sea’. The soundtrack is signed by the famous composer Alan Menken.

3. Beauty and the Beast

Debuting in theaters in 1991, “Beauty and the Beast” also made Oscar history. This is because, in 1992, the film became the first animation to be nominated in the main category of the night, “Best Film”. Despite having lost to “The Silence of the Lambs”, the film that tells the story of Princess Belle did not leave empty-handed, going home with two awards: for “Best Soundtrack” and “Best Original Song”, with ‘ Beauty and the Beast’.

4. Aladdin

Another production that was also recognized for its soundtrack is “Aladdin”. The 1992 animation was awarded at the 1993 edition of the Oscar in the categories of “Best Original Score” and “Best Original Song” with “A Whole New World”, music composed by Tim Rice It is Alan Menkenand originally performed by Brad Kane It is Lea Salonga.

5. Pocahontas

The story about Disney’s real-life princess, “Pocahontas”, also couldn’t be left out. In 1996, the production won the “Best Original Song” category with “Colors of the Wind”, which was written and composed by Stephen Schwartz It is Alan Menkenand interpreted by Vanessa Williams.

6. Brave

The film that marked the debut of Pixar’s first princess, “Brave”, released in 2012, was the big winner in the “Best Animated Feature” category at the 2013 Oscars. Merida’s story competed against “Wreck-It Ralph”, “Frankenweenie” , “Crazy Pirates!” and “ParaNorman”.

7. Frozen

Although Elsa and Anna are not part of the Disney Princess franchise, they could not be left out of this list. Being one of the studio’s biggest successes, its first film, released in 2013, was extremely praised by the public and specialized critics. In the 2014 edition of the awards, the film won the “Best Animation” and “Best Original Song” categories with ‘Let It Go’.