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The Princess And The Frog’s Anika Noni Rose Recalls Moment That Made Her ‘Burst Into Tears’ In Her Final Audition, And It's Giving Me Chills

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Disney princess Anika Noni Rose gets candid about the emotional journey that landed her the role of Tiana in 'The Princess and the Frog'.
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  • Rose's final audition for the part reduced her to tears, as she realized the immense significance of portraying Disney's first-ever Black princess.
  • The actress credits her authentic connection with Tiana's story and her commitment to representing Black culture with dignity as the driving forces behind her emotional breakthrough during the casting process.
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