Eva Longoria, Misty Copeland, Amanda Nguyen,
and Padma Lakshmi Featured in ELLE’s September 2021 Issue, Sharing
How They are Inspired by Belle, Jasmine, Mulan, and Tiana
Collaboration to Run During Disney’s
Ultimate Princess Celebration – a 15-month Campaign Celebrating the
Courage and Kindness Displayed by Disney Princess Characters and
Heroines
As part of Disney’s “Ultimate Princess Celebration,” ELLE and
Disney (NYSE: DIS) are honoring 14 real-life heroes and heroines
who embody the courage and kindness of the beloved Disney Princess
characters, who continue to inspire people worldwide, regardless of
age.
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ELLE will feature the first four Modern Heroines in the
September 2021 issue, which drops during Disney’s inaugural World
Princess Week, aimed at celebrating courage and kindness around the
globe. Additional profiles will launch monthly through April 2022.
From Cinderella’s generosity and Belle’s ingenuity to Mulan’s
selflessness and Moana’s adventurous spirit, Disney and ELLE are
honoring strong modern heroines who exemplify these characters
through both personal and professional achievements.
Eva Longoria, Misty Copeland, Amanda Nguyen, and Padma Lakshmi
share their proudest achievements, philanthropic initiatives, and
how they incorporate lessons from Jasmine, Belle, Mulan, and Tiana
into their daily lives. The issue hits newsstands on August 31 and
the feature can be seen online here.
“Though each Disney Princess is unique with their own story of
trials and triumphs, they all embody the characteristics of courage
and kindness and continue to inspire fans of all ages worldwide,”
said Melissa Lasdon, vice president, Disney Princess
franchise development, Disney Consumer Products, Games and
Publishing. “We are honored to be teaming up with ELLE to bring
their stories to life by showcasing modern-day heroines who embody
these same characteristics and pave the way for future generations
of dreamers and achievers.”
“ELLE has always been a champion of diverse voices and stories,
and we are honored to partner with Disney on their ‘Ultimate
Princess Celebration’ to showcase real-life heroes and heroines who
are inspirational in their own right, and reflect the values and
spirit of these Disney Princess characters that are recognized
around the globe,” said Nina Garcia, ELLE editor in chief.
Please see below for select quotes from the modern heroines and
original imagery accompanying the story can be downloaded here. All
coverage must credit the September 2021 issue of ELLE and link back
to ELLE.com.
Eva Longoria (Jasmine): The Generous
Multihyphenate
“Careerwise, directing, producing, and acting, that’s what I do,
but who I am is more important,” she says. “Affordable housing and
health care, access to quality education—those things are a little
more important than who’s watching my TV show.” But in terms of
feeling seen onscreen, Longoria says the film Aladdin was a
revelation. “I loved Jasmine,” she says of the spirited character,
who also happened to be Disney’s first princess of color. “She had
dark hair and dark skin. I was like, ‘She looks like me!’”
Misty Copeland (Belle): The Graceful
Dancer
Copeland, who became part of the Disney family when she starred
in the 2018 film The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, says that
Disney films were her first introduction to dance as a child. In
conversation (and while performing), the creative powerhouse
embodies the grace and warmth of Frozen’s Elsa, but growing up,
Copeland felt a strong connection to Belle of Beauty and the Beast.
“I loved the way she would move throughout the town, with such
poise and grace, even though she wasn’t this wealthy, elite
princess,” she says. “I also loved The Little Mermaid. Ariel and
Belle were my two favorites—I was obsessed with them.”
Amanda Nguyen (Mulan): The Brave
Justice-Seeker
After being raped in college, Nguyen started the organization
Rise, which put together the Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of
Rights, designed to make the reporting process more streamlined.
It’s been passed federally and in 30 states, as well as Washington,
DC. Nguyen, who grew up loving Mulan, appreciates how Disney
princesses and queens show that bravery doesn’t have to stick to
only a masculine presentation, “that you can be brave while being
vulnerable, that courage doesn’t mean lack of fear,” she says. “I
think Disney princesses and queens are such feminists.” Even with
all she has achieved, Nguyen, who interned for NASA, still has one
big goal: space. She’s long been vocal about her dream of becoming
an astronaut and hints that it just might come true. “I’ll just say
that I’m very excited for my future, and I still very much want to
be an astronaut.”
Padma Lakshmi (Tiana): The Tenacious
Foodie
When Padma Lakshmi’s daughter, Krishna, was very young, the Top
Chef and Taste the Nation host told her stories of food bringing
families and cultures together. A version of those stories has
evolved into Tomatoes for Neela, Lakshmi’s debut children’s book,
out August 31 via Viking Books for Young Readers. Another story
involving family and food that Lakshmi and her daughter bond over
is Disney’s The Princess and the Frog. “We love Tiana because she’s
very steadfast and doesn’t expect an easy way out,” Lakshmi says.
“A lot of success in life comes from talent, but more sustained
success comes from diligence and working hard and understanding
that there’s no one set, fixed goal you’ll arrive at where you’ve
‘made it.’ I think that is truly a fairy tale.”
About Disney Consumer Products, Games
and Publishing
Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing (CPGP) brings the
magic of The Walt Disney Company’s brands and franchises—including
Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and
more—into the daily lives of families and fans around the world
through products and experiences across more than 100 retail
categories from toys and t-shirts to apps, books, video games, and
more. A division of the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
segment, CPGP’s global operations include: the world’s largest
licensing business, one of the biggest children’s publishing
brands, a leading licensor of interactive games across platforms,
Disney store locations globally, and the shopDisney e-commerce
platform.
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Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Erin Barrier Director,
Licensing & Franchise Communications 626-487-1582
erin.j.barrier@disney.com
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