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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Anika Noni Rose, Disney, The Princess and the Frog