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‘The Princess and the Frog’ Turns 15: Anika Noni Rose Reflects on Film’s Impact

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Lexy Perez
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As 'The Princess and the Frog' celebrates its 15th anniversary, star Anika Noni Rose reflects on the film's transformative impact on young girls of color.
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  • Rose recalls that during her final audition, she 'burst into tears' walking the halls of Disney Animation Studios, overwhelmed by the opportunity to voice a Disney princess, even if she 'would have happily been a mushroom'.
  • Rose notes the profound effect Tiana has had, with young girls of all ethnicities embracing the character and feeling 'regal' and 'like a princess', shattering outdated beauty standards.
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Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, Jennifer Cody, Keith David, Randy Newman, John Goodman, Oprah Winfrey, Walt Disney Animation Studios, The Princess and the Frog
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