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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• 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.