‘The Little Mermaid’ Star Jodi Benson Recreates Ariel’s Lines 30 Years Later | TODAY Originals

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  • Jodi Benson, who voiced Ariel in Disney's "The Little Mermaid," reminisces about her favorite moments making the movie, her most moving experiences with fans and her friendship with another real-life Disney princess.
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    ‘The Little Mermaid’ Star Jodi Benson Recreates Ariel’s Lines 30 Years Later | TODAY Originals

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  • @SaraNicoleYT
    @SaraNicoleYT 5 років тому +9957

    I love that she isn’t tired of being Ariel😭❤️

    • @Horrorbotyt
      @Horrorbotyt 5 років тому +368

      Ikr it's so disappointing to see actors "tired" of being known for characters that made them famous. More people in hollywood need to be like her

    • @ethanschmid4104
      @ethanschmid4104 5 років тому +67

      Like Harrison Ford with Han Solo, for example. Ever since Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back, he wanted his character dead and he got his wish in The Force Awakens.

    • @ethanschmid4104
      @ethanschmid4104 5 років тому +89

      That is awesome, considering that she sings "Part of That World" every weekend! Normally I would get tired of singing a song I already know but Jodi Benson sings it like she wanted to sing it so badly!

    • @BeeKee404
      @BeeKee404 4 роки тому +60

      Yeah it always makes me sad whenever an actor or actress gets so bored when being asked about an iconic character they've played. I mean I get they want to focus on their current projects but that shouldn't mean they should leave their past characters in the past.

    • @ethanschmid4104
      @ethanschmid4104 4 роки тому +6

      Kee Leichtle I agree!

  • @ari-in8ny
    @ari-in8ny 5 років тому +9894

    she’s a real life disney princess. she’s so positive and kind and lovely

    • @sarahgattis3964
      @sarahgattis3964 4 роки тому +43

      she’s so kind in real life too, i took a photo with her at my one act competition (her daughter was performing) and she was like i probably had food in my teeth haha.

    • @pmanlicious7117
      @pmanlicious7117 4 роки тому +13

      Yeah, and so disappointing they choose wrong girl to play ariel in live action

    • @reinyyy6709
      @reinyyy6709 4 роки тому +9

      @@pmanlicious7117 who's the right girl then?

    • @anar8343
      @anar8343 4 роки тому +6

      3:52 I love how she says that she's met kids who are either quadriplegics or in wheelchairs because of the loss of legs or gaining legs and how she connects to that, that's how I connect with her, too. I use a wheelchair and Everytime I watch the movie, I can't help but think, "I don't blame her, I'd do anything for my legs to move too", so, you know, I'm not happy with the fact that I use a wheelchair, but I am more than happy to have grown up watching this movie

    • @kelyn7958
      @kelyn7958 4 роки тому +6

      pmanlicious II
      I think Hallee was a good choice Disney made 🤷🏻‍♀️ I guess it's all on opinion or something, no matter who it was going to be, at least ONE person wasn't going to be satisfied.. although it's only acceptable for the appropriate reasons.

  • @enigmashadowman8821
    @enigmashadowman8821 4 роки тому +1675

    Celine Dion: I hate singing My Heart Will Go On. I never wanted to record it in the first place.
    Jodi Benson: Can't relate.

    • @gabrielamamani2093
      @gabrielamamani2093 4 роки тому +11

      That's the quebecois people for you!

    • @teresahowick5197
      @teresahowick5197 4 роки тому +11

      Gabriela Mamani wow not nice 😢. We aren’t like that.

    • @abigailsanders5433
      @abigailsanders5433 4 роки тому +11

      I’ve met her before. She’s so nice!!!

    • @teresahowick5197
      @teresahowick5197 4 роки тому +4

      Abby Sanders according to everyone she is (Celine)

    • @abigailsanders5433
      @abigailsanders5433 4 роки тому +9

      Random Woman oh no I’ve met Jodi 😂 we had a conversation about acting and I remember none of it. I was SHOOK

  • @aashriya.d1244
    @aashriya.d1244 5 років тому +2544

    Who else closed their eyes trying to see if she sounded like Ariel?🙋‍♀️😂

    • @pjm875
      @pjm875 5 років тому +55

      No wtf ur just weird

    • @amyzhang5622
      @amyzhang5622 5 років тому +11

      Me xD

    • @dannyalion6903
      @dannyalion6903 5 років тому +9

      yes 💚

    • @ethanschmid4104
      @ethanschmid4104 5 років тому +46

      Why? She still sounds like Ariel even when she's not acting like Ariel.

    • @lamp2461
      @lamp2461 4 роки тому +18

      Yeah I did this just to try and match the voice with the original one Ive heard over and over throughout the years. Its pretty close at times, if not spot on.

  • @LG_Hakubi
    @LG_Hakubi 5 років тому +7215

    She needs to spread this humbleness and gratefulness to other actors who refuse to acknowledge the characters that made them famous because they're "tired" of being known for it.

    • @MarianaGarciaGrijalva
      @MarianaGarciaGrijalva 5 років тому +39

      Exactly!!!

    • @mangoliys
      @mangoliys 5 років тому +17

      Who specifically also yesss

    • @DeannaLei
      @DeannaLei 5 років тому +35

      LG Hakubi cough cough** Miley Cyrus (well not recently)

    • @liliilillilllillill5412
      @liliilillilllillill5412 5 років тому +40

      Zac Efron?

    • @SmilingCat808
      @SmilingCat808 5 років тому +67

      Then again, who doesn't want to be recognized as Ariel or a Disney princess in general. I understand where you're coming from, celebrities trying to break free of their iconic roles because they're sick of it, some even so far as to dis the whole show....

  • @alieellersmith
    @alieellersmith 5 років тому +6083

    Protect this lady at all costs

    • @user-md9cc4hh3t
      @user-md9cc4hh3t 4 роки тому +28

      Alie Smith more than 1k likes but no comments??
      *not anymore*

    • @trumpthemessiah1238
      @trumpthemessiah1238 4 роки тому +8

      that other hateful race is stealing our creations. protect our culture guys. dont let them steal it.

    • @ImaniM40
      @ImaniM40 4 роки тому +18

      Levante Hardy Sooo racist

    • @Bryce-nj8vc
      @Bryce-nj8vc 4 роки тому +10

      Levante Hardy wtf are you talking about 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @anticom6099
      @anticom6099 4 роки тому +4

      Alie Smith
      I don't understand what you think is going to happen to her?
      Like did somebody put out a mafia hit on her or something

  • @iLeaveYouWithHugs
    @iLeaveYouWithHugs 5 років тому +4023

    Omg her voice still gives me chills! What a sweet, classy lady too!

  • @TheLaughinAssassin
    @TheLaughinAssassin 4 роки тому +363

    Back when they casted actual talented Broadway stars and not celebrities.

    • @blakegriplingph
      @blakegriplingph 3 роки тому +7

      And opera singers for that matter.

    • @carolineheymann4872
      @carolineheymann4872 3 роки тому +1

      PERIODDD!!!!!!

    • @princess_tamia_25
      @princess_tamia_25 3 роки тому +10

      If you’re taking about Halle, she’s an actress, songwriter, and musician. She and Chloe write, record, and produce their own music. Can’t say the same for Emma Watson. Halle’s a vocalist, Emma’s not even a singer.

  • @hannaevelyn3545
    @hannaevelyn3545 5 років тому +2317

    She voices Ariel in everything Disney does with the character of Ariel. Nobody will ever replace Jodie Benson as Ariel!

    • @kkandsims4612
      @kkandsims4612 5 років тому +59

      Hanna Evelyn I think they did the same with the jasmine voice over as well the never replaced her.

    • @hannaevelyn3545
      @hannaevelyn3545 5 років тому +8

      @@kkandsims4612 awesome to know

    • @BluetifulI
      @BluetifulI 5 років тому +2

      Hanna Evelyn until they have to 🤐

    • @kasandramariscal7373
      @kasandramariscal7373 5 років тому +10

      KK and sims 4 & belle, ursula, rapunzel...i believe they try to do that with as much characters as they can

    • @stevenhiggins3055
      @stevenhiggins3055 5 років тому +10

      Disney tends to use the original VA's whenever possible. I think some of them may even be on permanent retainer.

  • @madeinbusanjkjm
    @madeinbusanjkjm 5 років тому +7875

    I always found Ariel so beautiful as a kid but I had no idea that the voice actress behind her is also incredibly beautiful. This movie was my entire childhood. This brought back such overwhelming memories.

    • @marymorgan8297
      @marymorgan8297 5 років тому +14

      Same here💖💖

    • @christophermillan3771
      @christophermillan3771 5 років тому +22

      Ariel's beauty was based off Alyssa Milano.

    • @TheDreamerofdisney
      @TheDreamerofdisney 5 років тому +8

      Same here jodi benson is so beautiful..💕

    • @promisejimin4276
      @promisejimin4276 5 років тому +11

      ;0 You’re here.

    • @sunshinedaisygirl
      @sunshinedaisygirl 5 років тому +5

      Made in Busan same! This is my ENTIRE childhood and it made me think of everything that was perfect when I was a baby. 😞

  • @adamcarter271
    @adamcarter271 4 роки тому +1535

    Ariel and Belle were always my favorite princesses growing up.

    • @baabaq9126
      @baabaq9126 4 роки тому +17

      It felt so great hearing her say they'd probably be best friends

    • @kateclearwater5652
      @kateclearwater5652 4 роки тому +14

      I can't decide between Belle and ariel. I have been doing musicals my whole life. My second musical ever I was in third grade and I did the little mermaid Jr I was a mersister but wanted so bad to be Ariel. Then in sixth grade I did batb and played Belle. That's when I fell in love with her she's so smart and independent and strong. I did batb 2 more times shortly after that. I just got cast as Ariel in the little mermaid full version and have learned to appreciate her more. She's quirky and funny and has this infectious positivity even if sometimes she's hurting underneath. This is the largest part ive gotten and I'm so excited for it. Something about playing a character you've grown up with helps you to appreciate and relate to them in a new way.

    • @gemmalyons7744
      @gemmalyons7744 4 роки тому +5

      Same and they are my daughters favourites too.

    • @youtubechannel7736
      @youtubechannel7736 4 роки тому +7

      Her and Jasmine

    • @noeldee9236
      @noeldee9236 4 роки тому +4

      Adam Carter mine too !

  • @ashleymoon4668
    @ashleymoon4668 4 роки тому +1036

    if she doesn’t get some sort of cameo in the upcoming live action movie i’ll cry

    • @Stella-cf4cl
      @Stella-cf4cl 4 роки тому +67

      Ashley Moon I hope she does. She got a cameo in Enchanted, which was also a Disney movie, so it is possible.

    • @dmodewinter6405
      @dmodewinter6405 4 роки тому +23

      They better pay her deserved respect with a decent cameo part

    • @rachelsewell7026
      @rachelsewell7026 4 роки тому +7

      They should’ve just had her play Ariel so as not to be ageist.

    • @michaeljfan9720
      @michaeljfan9720 4 роки тому +12

      I'd love it if she was one of the wedding attendees in the crowd for the Wedding Crash scene. I'd be like, "Wait, is that... Hey, it is! It's Jodi!"

    • @GabyGibson
      @GabyGibson 4 роки тому +1

      YES

  • @tickedoffnow
    @tickedoffnow 5 років тому +5253

    I Love The Little Mermaid, can't believe it's 30 years old now

    • @mattiasolsson1523
      @mattiasolsson1523 5 років тому +18

      I love it too, its one of favorite Disney animated movie of all time.

    • @justpassingthrough7990
      @justpassingthrough7990 5 років тому +7

      I can. Because I'm almost that old and I watched this when I was a kid 😂

    • @dean1234439
      @dean1234439 5 років тому +2

      It's one of my favourites.

    • @ethanschmid4104
      @ethanschmid4104 5 років тому +2

      same here!

    • @pbscraze
      @pbscraze 4 роки тому +1

      On November 17th it will be. Cuz that’s the day it was out in theaters

  • @Brook11223
    @Brook11223 5 років тому +15619

    She still has the voice.

    • @justinetan1813
      @justinetan1813 5 років тому +266

      It will never go away.

    • @teetee1324
      @teetee1324 5 років тому +259

      Well, it’s her voice

    • @cybramir
      @cybramir 5 років тому +400

      Tyler well sometimes the voice changes as you get older, it becomes deeper or more raspy, especially the singing voice. Jodi’s voice still sounds the same as it did in the ‘80s though.

    • @jasminedomio2752
      @jasminedomio2752 5 років тому +202

      Im sorry but I hear old lady in her voice... sounds nithing like the old her lets just be honest..

    • @kasee8620
      @kasee8620 5 років тому +57

      @@jasminedomio2752 She's 57.

  • @ThirrinDiamond
    @ThirrinDiamond 4 роки тому +462

    I love how she talks about all her fans as if they were her own children

    • @michaeljfan9720
      @michaeljfan9720 4 роки тому +9

      I know! That is so sweet! 😊

    • @supercoolr9330
      @supercoolr9330 4 роки тому +3

      Are you kidding me? I'm a huge fan of the little mermaid because it inspire me to keep on moving, keep on climbing for the stars.

    • @satanswife2546
      @satanswife2546 4 роки тому

      I know right

  • @maura_the_rose
    @maura_the_rose 4 роки тому +1433

    Back when they cast actual singers as Disney princesses 😩

    • @M-Jje8nj
      @M-Jje8nj 4 роки тому +10

      @That One Elsa - yes, but Moana....

    • @M-Jje8nj
      @M-Jje8nj 4 роки тому +14

      @That One well, I was talking about REAL singers

    • @maura_the_rose
      @maura_the_rose 4 роки тому +84

      @That One No, I mean in the live action films. Like when they cast Emma Watson as Belle? She's can't sing at all lmao. They cast the live-actions for the name while all of the perfectly good, young talent on Broadway is ignored. :/

    • @isiswoods2172
      @isiswoods2172 4 роки тому +16

      Mandy Moore in Tangled.....also Ali’i wasn’t a well known or anything but she is a singer. So who?

    • @isiswoods2172
      @isiswoods2172 4 роки тому +19

      Maura_The_Mango Emma is the only example in the films. Cinderella remake wasnt a musical

  • @Mariadasvacas
    @Mariadasvacas 5 років тому +3256

    EVEN WHEN SHE SAYS FLOUNDERS NAME IT SOUNDS CRAZZZYYY 😭😭😭😭😭😍😍😍😍

  • @onehandedgamer94
    @onehandedgamer94 5 років тому +3496

    Her voice quality thirty some years later is amazing! She can slip into her voice soo easily, it's crazy!

    • @Just999Me
      @Just999Me 4 роки тому

      right? I'm more impressed how she's kept her tone and voice quality over the years. it seems like a hard thing for most singers

  • @atiyahunt4886
    @atiyahunt4886 4 роки тому +454

    She protecc
    She attacc
    And most importantly
    *she got her voice back*

  • @kylepowell9841
    @kylepowell9841 4 роки тому +493

    I totally respect Jodi Benson because she's humble and a class act, all the way. Plus, she also inspired Mandy Moore to do the singing and the voice of Rapunzel in Tangled. I give her mad props for doing that.

    • @comettoss3935
      @comettoss3935 4 роки тому +11

      Inspiration: pass it on ^-^

    • @tpgamble
      @tpgamble 4 роки тому +12

      ariel and rapunzel are so similar

  • @cararankin8729
    @cararankin8729 5 років тому +5077

    I’m saving my money now to book her for my wedding

    • @littlebookbin
      @littlebookbin 5 років тому +93

      Cara Rankin just curious how much would that be? For a friend of course 😂

    • @skylerrutherford6895
      @skylerrutherford6895 5 років тому +111

      Same, and I'm 12. My plans are set

    • @kenialopez8029
      @kenialopez8029 5 років тому +34

      That’s such a great idea I would love that for my daughters bday!

    • @pawpower1023
      @pawpower1023 5 років тому +19

      How much would that cost

    • @skylerrutherford6895
      @skylerrutherford6895 5 років тому +31

      @@pawpower1023 probably thousands

  • @anthonyallen5139
    @anthonyallen5139 5 років тому +3141

    We need to honor all of Disney’s voice over actors and singers. They need to get celebrity star treatment. My eyes swell and chest aches for the beautiful memories they’ve put in my heart. Thank you,

  • @cosettemeinster2431
    @cosettemeinster2431 4 роки тому +453

    So its been 30 years since The Little Mermaid was made. And Ariel's 16 years old in the movie. Ooh! Ariel is now 46 years old! ❤️🧜🏼‍♀️

    • @KingCobra121
      @KingCobra121 4 роки тому

      @@nellies 🤣

    • @sekkai_
      @sekkai_ 4 роки тому +1

      @@nellies She clearly meant from the release date.

    • @rosegirl1125
      @rosegirl1125 Рік тому

      Oh wow 🤩

  • @kmaezz
    @kmaezz 4 роки тому +498

    I was abused as a kid and when I needed to calm down/escape I would "sing" Part of your World in my head and I still do that to calm myself down if I'm getting anxious or panicky ❤

    • @ellakohls3279
      @ellakohls3279 4 роки тому +31

      I’m so sorry you had to go through that... I hope you all the best ❤️

    • @ElvenWisdom
      @ElvenWisdom 4 роки тому +12

      kmaezz this is so heartbreaking to read, but you are so strong to have come through that childhood. Never forget how strong you really are. ❤️

    • @theejuanitadiaz
      @theejuanitadiaz 4 роки тому +6

      You’re so brave for sharing this!! I went thru similar scenario...Hope you’re doing well ❤️

    • @Quadtuplitets
      @Quadtuplitets 4 роки тому +9

      I’m so very sorry! I also experienced abuse as well... i hope that you are able to break the cycle of unhealth in your family.

    • @charadreamuur7229
      @charadreamuur7229 4 роки тому +9

      I have a Similar experience with my mom-Who was and is still on drugs-
      A lot of things happened but the worst was when she wouldn’t let me go outside-I just wanted some fresh air-
      And to see the stars-
      I ran out the front door one night and sat and breathed and cried because of how much I missed being outside at night-
      My mother came to me-screaming at me
      She locked me in my room-
      I ripped the screen out of my window
      (it was already falling out)
      And sat by the window trying to breathe- and singing this song
      It took me a while to write this-
      (Panic Attack)
      But I will say it’s easier to write things here than talking about it with certain people
      Wish you all well,
      Anonymous♥️♥️

  • @orionisx5984
    @orionisx5984 5 років тому +4200

    I was named Ariel after the Little Mermaid and was born on the same day as Jodi. Studied for marine biology and worked in an aquarium! Aaaand fell in love with someone across the Atlantic Ocean and ended up crossing the sea to be with him.
    Relate to my Queen on a deep level tbh

    • @insanityandy6363
      @insanityandy6363 5 років тому +185

      R/thathappened

    • @sarkasticchik9133
      @sarkasticchik9133 5 років тому +48

      That’s so cool!

    • @bashbashbashu
      @bashbashbashu 5 років тому +160

      I don't believe that....at all. To many coincidences in a row to be true.

    • @aaricn04
      @aaricn04 5 років тому +71

      Annika Hollister it seems completely realistic

    • @camilaleon3772
      @camilaleon3772 5 років тому +29

      Sounds magical

  • @marcelavega3930
    @marcelavega3930 5 років тому +4501

    My twin brother has autism and this is one of the few songs he knows word by word. I sing it with him every single day. Thank you, Jodi, for being the voice of our favorite Disney princess and the artist of this beautiful, amazing song!

    • @ahripark2593
      @ahripark2593 5 років тому +37

      Aw that’s beautiful!

    • @vampirenightgirl
      @vampirenightgirl 5 років тому +39

      My little sister is under the spectrum as well and she started talking when we took her to disney world, now she loves anything disney

    • @marcelavega3930
      @marcelavega3930 5 років тому +20

      Engie what!! That’s awesome! I’m so proud of her! It’s so fascinating to hear so many stories about how much Disney impacted people’s lives!

    • @vampirenightgirl
      @vampirenightgirl 5 років тому +12

      @@marcelavega3930 we went to disney world in january and she got to play Beast in storybook tales with belle. She was soo proud :)

    • @missirenchan
      @missirenchan 5 років тому +10

      My little girl is on the spectrum and she is super into big hero 6 so when we fist bump she always does the balalala.😂

  • @Lina-esque
    @Lina-esque 5 років тому +785

    She even visually reminds me of Ariel😊 Such an amazing lady

    • @nathancruz9172
      @nathancruz9172 4 роки тому +5

      Lina White I want to meet her in person.

    • @superstar2446
      @superstar2446 4 роки тому +2

      @@nathancruz9172 sammee

    • @abigailsanders5433
      @abigailsanders5433 4 роки тому +3

      Nathan Cruz I have. Her daughter is in my theatre company and I have talked to her on multiple occasions. She’s so so awesome

    • @nathancruz9172
      @nathancruz9172 4 роки тому

      Abby Sanders Delaney Benson

    • @abigailsanders5433
      @abigailsanders5433 4 роки тому

      Nathan Cruz yep. I’ve met her too.

  • @hannahmartin489
    @hannahmartin489 4 роки тому +375

    MY FAVORITE DISNEY MOVIE EVER!!!!
    Also I love how she calls Ariel
    “My Girl”

  • @laurenframe664
    @laurenframe664 5 років тому +1214

    “I love my girl.” my heart

    • @McKaRm3L
      @McKaRm3L 4 роки тому +2

      Lauren Frame 😫😫😫❤️❤️❤️💕💕

  • @mimir7968
    @mimir7968 5 років тому +2174

    I got goosebumps when she began singing

  • @sunbeam7921
    @sunbeam7921 4 роки тому +213

    somebody asking her: don't you get tired singing that song after 30 year?
    uhmmm honey no one gets tired singin that song. *NO ONE*

  • @laneymcnamara3266
    @laneymcnamara3266 4 роки тому +199

    This woman is a princess herself. Such a beautiful heart and lovely energy.

  • @irvinnguyen6485
    @irvinnguyen6485 5 років тому +619

    She is the best voice actress for a Disney Princess in my opinion

  • @ahripark2593
    @ahripark2593 5 років тому +1833

    I had the original vcr of the little mermaid growing up and at the end it shows her singing and I always thought she was actually Ariel and the movie was about her (I was 6) lol she’s so beautiful!

    • @cybramir
      @cybramir 5 років тому +39

      Ahri Park I remember this too!! I totally thought she was the real life Ariel and the movie was an animated version of her life lol

    • @chloehenry2037
      @chloehenry2037 5 років тому +14

      I have the same thing! I always watched through that part

    • @WTKB82
      @WTKB82 5 років тому +7

      lol me too

    • @ColoredMud
      @ColoredMud 5 років тому +8

      Yes same here! I would watch the whole movie past the credits and then rewind it all over again. X3

    • @dakotabuerer6884
      @dakotabuerer6884 5 років тому +4

      Me too

  • @Charls03
    @Charls03 4 роки тому +144

    Shout out to her playing Thumbelina too

  • @lacaralupana3814
    @lacaralupana3814 5 років тому +255

    Make a movie starring Ariel and Belle together

    • @teresahowick5197
      @teresahowick5197 4 роки тому +1

      Yes!

    • @supercoolr9330
      @supercoolr9330 3 роки тому

      How about a movie about Thumbelina, and Belle?

    • @zeldafan1942
      @zeldafan1942 3 роки тому +1

      That’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet”! It starred both her and Paige O’Hara!

  • @thegirlisdangerous7483
    @thegirlisdangerous7483 5 років тому +420

    "And then the kids believe me!" 🤷‍♀️ 🤣

  • @najiencarnacion02
    @najiencarnacion02 5 років тому +1129

    Belle and Ariel being Bestfriends in real life and as characters maybe 🥰 my childhood all over again

    • @nathancruz9172
      @nathancruz9172 4 роки тому

      Naji Encarnación me too.

    • @Jasmine-rf1lo
      @Jasmine-rf1lo 4 роки тому +11

      Belle and Ariel are my favorites and I've always knew they had a conected

    • @ajshim
      @ajshim 4 роки тому +5

      This is canon! This is canon now!

    • @KurosakiLuvar01
      @KurosakiLuvar01 4 роки тому

      Yesssss!! 💖💖

    • @sweetlife031
      @sweetlife031 4 роки тому +3

      Paige and Jodi do have similar sounding vocals, if you think about it 😊❤️

  • @Anonymous-yp3sr
    @Anonymous-yp3sr 4 роки тому +43

    It’s really refreshing to see a person still so In love and passionate about their job even after decades of doing the same job. It’s incredible actually. She even sounds like Ariel still.

  • @elhopanessromtic9168
    @elhopanessromtic9168 5 років тому +34

    She looks exactly what Ariel would look like at her age :) gorgeous woman!

  • @cynthiaayo3897
    @cynthiaayo3897 5 років тому +1554

    Wooow After 30years and you can still remember the lines😊

    • @redcokamixed6716
      @redcokamixed6716 5 років тому +10

      Trending issuesAyo I was 9 years old and it was the first time I cried at a 🎥

    • @mamallamaandthelittles
      @mamallamaandthelittles 5 років тому +32

      I think i could recite the entire movie 😍😍

    • @MoonLighter
      @MoonLighter 5 років тому +16

      There were a few wrong words.. I counted 2 - possibly 3. ‘Wish’ I could be for example - not ‘and’ I could be... etc

    • @nekochii00vlog
      @nekochii00vlog 5 років тому +2

      @@mamallamaandthelittles i can recite the 2nd one from beginning to end in Spanish lol

    • @roseraina8008
      @roseraina8008 5 років тому +4

      she has a script

  • @Disney65Fan
    @Disney65Fan 5 років тому +1199

    I always wondered what Ariel's voice actor was like and it took till 2007 to see her in the flesh.(She was in Enchanted as Sam, Robert's secretary).
    Jodi Benson was also the voice of Thunbelina and Barbie in Toy Story franchise.

    • @Ana-do6nn
      @Ana-do6nn 5 років тому +33

      Omgggg I remember watching her flinch in the movie in the scene where Giselle had the fish from the aquarium in her mouth 😂😂 it makes sense since shes the little mermaid

    • @iAmMadeOfSoup
      @iAmMadeOfSoup 5 років тому +1

      I don’t remember that

    • @Ana-do6nn
      @Ana-do6nn 5 років тому +6

      @@iAmMadeOfSoup heres the link to the fish scene I was talking about: ua-cam.com/video/ilzCGQWZInE/v-deo.html

    • @Iheartdolls4ever
      @Iheartdolls4ever 5 років тому +9

      She was also Barbie out side of toy story. Barbie dance work out vhs tape 1992 and some other stuff too.

    • @hopeschannel
      @hopeschannel 5 років тому +5

      omg i loved thumbilina!!

  • @saborevolutionarychief6458
    @saborevolutionarychief6458 4 роки тому +27

    1:06
    When she sings to prove that she’s Ariel, I actually smiled. She’s the true princess of the sea.

    • @camara1194
      @camara1194 2 роки тому

      i know. I smile so much!

  • @misseli1
    @misseli1 4 роки тому +59

    Ariel's voice is what I think of when I think Disney Princess voice. I think Little Mermaid was the first movie I have memory of watching.

  • @addisonhigbee6269
    @addisonhigbee6269 5 років тому +301

    She still sounds so young. How is that even possible?

    • @randomcat4940
      @randomcat4940 5 років тому +18

      Salads and yoga..

    • @MrBegliocchi
      @MrBegliocchi 5 років тому +22

      Its called not smoking and singing in a way that doesnt distort ur voice

    • @IcarusFalln96
      @IcarusFalln96 5 років тому +20

      @Picklepie 888 she made a deal with a sea witch😂😂

    • @TheeeDanielR
      @TheeeDanielR 4 роки тому +1

      Alex Nick LoL

    • @superstar2446
      @superstar2446 4 роки тому

      Idk!!

  • @Jeannette.81
    @Jeannette.81 5 років тому +472

    I can’t believe The Little Mermaid is 30
    😁

  • @jesscoy2619
    @jesscoy2619 4 роки тому +55

    All the original Disney characters will always be
    The original no matter what . They may move on and their torch may be passed but they will always live in the hearts of everyone everywhere . God bless you Jodi .

  • @nooby9289
    @nooby9289 Рік тому +8

    30 years later and Jodi still has that amazing Ariel voice

  • @sheisdrea
    @sheisdrea 5 років тому +805

    I always watched the video of her singing after the movie on the VCR😭😭😭❤️❤️😂

    • @bently629
      @bently629 5 років тому +8

      iAm Drea me too

    • @chaghetti
      @chaghetti 5 років тому +2

      Same!

    • @EunoiaVVitch
      @EunoiaVVitch 5 років тому +8

      Omg with her walking on the beachhhhh❤️❤️❤️

    • @ericawilliams188
      @ericawilliams188 5 років тому +2

      YES

    • @TheAAGamer-lg1wm
      @TheAAGamer-lg1wm 5 років тому +4

      Yeah that didn’t sit to well with my mom... I may or may not have played it at least 6 times before I had to turn it off

  • @haydencooper_
    @haydencooper_ 5 років тому +585

    I don't see how a human who makes such a wonderful voice, could be bad. 😍

    • @rylanaustin8837
      @rylanaustin8837 5 років тому +2

      Haydos _ wait what?!?!?!?!

    • @bluepink5390
      @bluepink5390 5 років тому +5

      I see what you did there. lol!

    • @AlvinaYunoa
      @AlvinaYunoa 5 років тому +1

      Rylan Austin You didn’t get the reference

    • @AlvinaYunoa
      @AlvinaYunoa 5 років тому +1

      Ciara Hodges You also didn’t

  • @ashleygarcia5222
    @ashleygarcia5222 4 роки тому +88

    No sea witch could take her beautiful voice away ♥️

  • @thatfatginger
    @thatfatginger 4 роки тому +15

    I could definitely see Ariel and Belle being friends. They're both imaginative, they don't like being told what to do, they both want something outside their normal every day life, and they both have a very sweet, kind nature

  • @beautybybian
    @beautybybian 5 років тому +573

    I don’t know why, but this made me emotional 🧡 so many memories 😭

  • @vintage1520
    @vintage1520 5 років тому +790

    She voiced Thumbelina as well.

    • @kaz1819
      @kaz1819 5 років тому +64

      I knowww, I wish she got recognised more for that too. Her voice was so amazing in that film and I’d really like to see her re-create and sing like her again.

    • @puny5417
      @puny5417 5 років тому +8

      Oh. That makes a lot of sense now

    • @BabsChannel
      @BabsChannel 5 років тому +7

      Thumbelina was a creative and financial flop.
      For a good reason: it's bad.

    • @alainamaekristiniriola631
      @alainamaekristiniriola631 5 років тому +15

      It was magical ❤️

    • @KenshinXRikku
      @KenshinXRikku 5 років тому +22

      @@BabsChannel Many of the "bad" movies ended up becoming fan favorites. Wizard of Oz was the BESTEST flop of all time lol

  • @deoxysoverlord8710
    @deoxysoverlord8710 4 роки тому +13

    She never gets tired of singing Part of Your World! It's such an amazing song!

  • @floramaegudez6204
    @floramaegudez6204 4 роки тому +23

    Wow! She's so mad humble! We need more people like her. 😊

  • @EllieeJaneexo
    @EllieeJaneexo 5 років тому +361

    I absolutely love hearing her talk about Ariel. I love the movie and the character and hearing how passionate Jodi is, still to this day, about Ariel adds another level of love for her.

  • @tecx37
    @tecx37 5 років тому +251

    What a soul she has. A beautiful person to be the voice of a beautiful movie. God bless her, He sure gave her a great talent!

    • @ethanschmid4104
      @ethanschmid4104 5 років тому +4

      I agree! Amen! She is a kind person and a beautiful singer!

  • @lvn2410
    @lvn2410 4 роки тому +18

    I love how she’s just sat there casually hitting all the notes lmao

  • @edgarcastellon6475
    @edgarcastellon6475 4 роки тому +14

    Jodi is such an icon and Disney legend. Her voice was at the center of the Disney Renaissance. Such a beautiful human.

    • @bradyryan5105
      @bradyryan5105 Рік тому

      Apart from being super talented, Jodi is also such a nice person.

  • @yanderesimulator8177
    @yanderesimulator8177 5 років тому +265

    I actually cried watching this...
    The memories

  • @derrickthompson1284
    @derrickthompson1284 5 років тому +629

    I saw Little Mermaid in theaters when I was in the 1st grade years ago.

    • @lilacsworld9478
      @lilacsworld9478 5 років тому +6

      Derrick Thompson me too!!!

    • @monicaangle1823
      @monicaangle1823 5 років тому +2

      Me too

    • @MiyahSundermeyer
      @MiyahSundermeyer 5 років тому +2

      2nd Grade for me

    • @laurenchristianna2092
      @laurenchristianna2092 5 років тому +1

      1989, I was in 2nd grade!!! My mom surprised me and took me to the movie theater, after she picked me up from school, to go see The Little Mermaid 🐠🐋🦀🐙

  • @KaressaMareko
    @KaressaMareko 4 роки тому +30

    Jodi your a blessing that can't be replaced love you

  • @Jasmine-rf1lo
    @Jasmine-rf1lo 4 роки тому +20

    I've always loved Ariel, she gives me so much happiness!!

    • @ilsarashid9851
      @ilsarashid9851 4 роки тому

      my favourites are jasmine, ariel, and rapunzel ‼️

  • @artloveranimation
    @artloveranimation 5 років тому +52

    The fact that she still loves singing that song, bringing light in kids faces when they react, is so magical and sweet. She is such a treasure.

    • @ethanschmid4104
      @ethanschmid4104 5 років тому

      I agree! Tara Strong, the voice of Melody from The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea, was on the same boat with kids that she brought light to as well by voicing as her multiple characters like Twilight Sparkle from MLP: Friendship is Magic, Timmy Turner, and Raven!!

  • @077di6
    @077di6 5 років тому +442

    I can't believe it's so far away...30-040 year?! she sound amazing like it's fresh it was amazing movie

  • @OlafLesniak
    @OlafLesniak 4 роки тому +134

    What a nice voice.
    It'd be a shame if....heh...someone would steal it. 😏

  • @misseli1
    @misseli1 4 роки тому +16

    Ariel and Belle are two of my favorite princesses, so I love the idea of the two of them being best friends!

  • @impartion
    @impartion 5 років тому +349

    Even at 16 years, The Little Mermaid is still and will always be my favorite movie ❤😖🧜🏽‍♀️

  • @juliannesmommy6694
    @juliannesmommy6694 5 років тому +321

    Well, she is just a gift. I love love love her attitude. And what she is doing with her opportunity and voice.

  • @valeriaferrari9737
    @valeriaferrari9737 4 роки тому +10

    It's pretty cool how stories and fictional characters can hsve such an emotional impact on people, I almost cried whenever Ariel appeared

  • @officialtoiletpaper
    @officialtoiletpaper 4 роки тому +19

    Ariel is my moms favorite princess in the world. And I remember that one day my mom had to get surgery. I was maybe 7 or 8. She was really nervous and what I did was sing part of your world to her in the hospital. That song is a big part of my moms and my life. I’m so thankful of Ariel because she helped us get through tough times.❤️

  • @isabellamarcoullier8165
    @isabellamarcoullier8165 5 років тому +263

    Ariel is my favorite Disney Princess!!! And you have a good voice too!! And you mind if look like Ariel!!

  • @nymphialaciepetaldance2399
    @nymphialaciepetaldance2399 5 років тому +256

    Hahaha...my absolute favourite disney princesses are Ariel and belle..and the fact that Jodi said they would be best friends is awesome.

    • @Emperiella
      @Emperiella 5 років тому +1

      nymphialacie petaldance Same like it’s perfect 😁❤️

    • @hopeschannel
      @hopeschannel 5 років тому +1

      same lol ariel then belle then rapunzel for me

    • @hazelbaby8081
      @hazelbaby8081 5 років тому +1

      Yes Ariel and Belle are my favorite princesses, too 😍

  • @chicha3maddy971
    @chicha3maddy971 4 роки тому +43

    I need to see Ariel and Belle as best friends! 😭 DISNEY TAKE MY MONEY

  • @SolaceAndDread
    @SolaceAndDread 4 роки тому +52

    Came in looking for toxic comments about ariel being black now. Found none. Good job internet.

    • @phuketufc1746
      @phuketufc1746 4 роки тому +2

      How would you feel if they changed the jamican crab to an Irish accent ?

    • @emanuel9063
      @emanuel9063 4 роки тому +3

      Phuket UFC that’s such a weird question but like I wouldn’t really care that much I just liked his accent and want someone with the accent too

    • @sweetlife031
      @sweetlife031 4 роки тому

      Sam Wright puts the accent on too!

  • @kriseller4337
    @kriseller4337 5 років тому +180

    I love Ariel so much, it makes me cry every time I hear Jodi Benson sing Part of Your World. It takes me back to my childhood. 😭💖

  • @expectopatronum777
    @expectopatronum777 5 років тому +65

    I love how she said that Ariel and Belle would be best friends. I played Ariel last year in my school's play and in two weeks I will play as Belle.

  • @officialtoiletpaper
    @officialtoiletpaper 4 роки тому +16

    She’s a big part of my life.❤️

    • @user-rw6kn9qw6g
      @user-rw6kn9qw6g 4 роки тому +1

      Your also a big part of my life Toilet Paper hyung 😍😍😍

  • @crystalschweitzer7625
    @crystalschweitzer7625 4 роки тому +11

    I love this! I am 22 and still have my first Ariel doll. I got her when I turned 2. She means the world to me eventhough I've grown up.

  • @rubymajano311
    @rubymajano311 5 років тому +168

    Jodi ❤️❤️ The nostalgia hit hard just now. Ariel will always be my favorite princess!! She still has it!

  • @KingTriton1837
    @KingTriton1837 5 років тому +297

    Been a fan since this movie came out in 1989! She's still got the moves and the voice!

    • @mrscarter6279
      @mrscarter6279 5 років тому +2

      Robert Braun wow I didn't realize how old the movie was I think I saw it for the first time back in maybe 1990-1992

    • @KingTriton1837
      @KingTriton1837 5 років тому +1

      daidai907 I went to see it with my sister when I was 18 (I feel so old!). She was 16 and I had just graduated high school that heat and we were bored and decided to go see this. I loved it!

  • @allisonbeard4076
    @allisonbeard4076 4 роки тому +9

    The Little Mermaid has always been so special to me. Seeing this video makes me cry

  • @georgialopez7717
    @georgialopez7717 4 роки тому +3

    She still has it. What a wonderful woman.

  • @The00qa
    @The00qa 5 років тому +6

    i love how she says she never gets tired of singing Ariel's songs. she is so grateful and appreciative.

  • @levity90
    @levity90 5 років тому +191

    The story about the little girl....😔💔
    and the fact that she is best friend's with Paige O'Hara. Heh. That's awesome to hear.

  • @fizzyapplesoda
    @fizzyapplesoda 4 роки тому +5

    I saw Ariel the movie when I was four years old in the theater and it's the first movie I remember seeing. I'm glad Jodi is well. She actually does a lot of other Disney voices too.

  • @rileyart
    @rileyart 4 роки тому +37

    Love her so much! I hope she makes a cameo in the live action movie!!🤞🏻🍿

    • @heaven-leighpierce1001
      @heaven-leighpierce1001 4 роки тому +2

      Or a duet special music video :)

    • @Noname30255
      @Noname30255 4 роки тому

      Me toooo omg but I’m so excited for Halle to sing !!

    • @sweetlife031
      @sweetlife031 4 роки тому +1

      If she's black,...will she wear a red wig?

  • @Bhawna03
    @Bhawna03 5 років тому +67

    Do one with Lea Salonga, aka the singing voice of Jasmine and Mulan!

  • @keller109
    @keller109 5 років тому +145

    I love how so many of us here are in our 30s and late 20s. Anyone else born the same year this movie came out (1989)? This is our 30th year. ❤

    • @pablovasquez4922
      @pablovasquez4922 5 років тому +1

      Same may 29 , we be 30 years guys:)

    • @sweetmusicwoman984
      @sweetmusicwoman984 5 років тому +3

      I am turning 30 this year

    • @Lone_Wolf91
      @Lone_Wolf91 5 років тому +1

      Cammiboe I’m a 90’s child.

    • @laurenc9214
      @laurenc9214 5 років тому

      Just turned 30 last month😊 Got so emotional watching this! Disney movies hold a special place in my heart. I loved them all. Ariel was pure magic❤️

    • @aldillakarimma1468
      @aldillakarimma1468 5 років тому

      1988 :' just turned 31 last March

  • @MylingCyrus
    @MylingCyrus 4 роки тому +7

    I almost was able to meet her. She was at a comic convention I was at. But I didn't have enough money to see her 😭😭😭😭😭 it's incredible she knows how much she's been a part of all of our lives

    • @parikim7136
      @parikim7136 4 роки тому

      Never give up! Someday, your dreams will come true!

  • @curlkween5532
    @curlkween5532 4 роки тому +202

    The fact the voice of Ariel defended Halle Bailey says a lot about her character . ♥️♥️♥️

    • @OlafLesniak
      @OlafLesniak 4 роки тому +14

      What else was she gonna say, "No! The Internet can keep on hating for all I care"? No way. The choice is not good. No need to make Ariel black for the sake of it.

    • @Zeekeiakini
      @Zeekeiakini 4 роки тому +10

      @@OlafLesniak or her audition could have been great 🤷 but we'll see how it goes when it comes out

    • @OlafLesniak
      @OlafLesniak 4 роки тому +2

      @@Zeekeiakini Could be, but I'm often opposed to racebending characters as it is.

    • @Zeekeiakini
      @Zeekeiakini 4 роки тому +9

      @@OlafLesniak Honestly im only against it if it relates to characters' story and development, otherwise it's all make believe anyway 🤷 I understand wanting to keep things similar to the "original" though

    • @kylas.4947
      @kylas.4947 4 роки тому +6

      Olaf Lesniak the mermaid was never a race it was a fish... they just made the mermaid a color they didn’t say she was white

  • @clrsnn
    @clrsnn 5 років тому +169

    OMG. Ariel is my favorite Disney princess. 😍

  • @melissaysitall7703
    @melissaysitall7703 5 років тому +91

    I love Jodie omg. Ariel has always been my favorite princess bc it was the first Disney movie I watched at like age 5 or something ❤️

  • @SarahCore1288
    @SarahCore1288 4 роки тому +4

    I’ll never forget when I heard her sing this in front of me in a medium sized room with other choir members at Disney’s Candlelight celebration. We were all in tears and chills.

  • @emmaree9581
    @emmaree9581 4 роки тому +3

    She’s such a beautiful and humble woman. Love her. ❤️

  • @Deva7
    @Deva7 5 років тому +99

    Jodi and Paige are my favorite Disney voices. I hope they work together one day, like do a new Disney movie together with their characters being sisters. Anyway Jodi is such a blessed woman with a gift from God.

    • @kellygarris4277
      @kellygarris4277 5 років тому

      Who does Paige voice?

    • @natalietraynor6451
      @natalietraynor6451 5 років тому +2

      @@kellygarris4277 belle!!

    • @oliviatouba9313
      @oliviatouba9313 5 років тому +2

      I think they did Ralph Breaks the Internet together.

    • @NuffNoof
      @NuffNoof 5 років тому

      ua-cam.com/video/mc-GJjpGUNY/v-deo.html
      Here Jodi and Paige did a game together for Oh My Disney, for the release of the second Wreck It Ralph movie, which reunites all the Disney Princess!

  • @maliaferry8212
    @maliaferry8212 5 років тому +64

    This made me cry,

  • @LillybethLilyLeah
    @LillybethLilyLeah 4 роки тому +5

    Jodi is the epitome of a Disney princess at heart that loves what makes forever what she brings to children and adults imaginations and hearts❤

  • @candymom1516
    @candymom1516 4 роки тому +3

    It warms my heart that she cares so much about Ariel all these years later. Little Mermaid is an iconic movie. Love her voice!