Gad starred in the film as LeFou, the long-suffering sidekick to Gaston (played by Luke Evans in the film). The movie's director, Bill Condon, announced in USA Today ahead of the film's release that his “Beauty and the Beast” would introduce Disney's first openly gay character.

What happened to LeFou after Gaston died?

Following Gaston's death, LeFou is seen again with the castle servants as the villagers (who have all regained their memories after Belle breaks the curse, which transformed the Beast and his servants back to normal) reunite with their loved ones.

Was LeFou in love with Gaston?

There are oblique references to LeFou's sexuality over the course of the film. He is portrayed as having something of an unrequited crush on Gaston, having euphemistic conversations about their relationship and looking longingly at him during the song Gaston.

Why is Gaston so obsessed with Belle?

A Captain in the light cavalry, Gaston is a hero to the village, but he is bored with his peaceful life after returning from the war. Gaston pursues Belle, determined to marry her, as she is the most beautiful girl in the village and thus the only one good enough for him.

What does the name LeFou mean?

Lefou. Origin. French. Meaning. The Silly One, The Fool.

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Does Gaston have PTSD?

In an interview, Luke Evans pointed out that Gaston struggles with PTSD symptoms. And in an era prior to a proper psychological aide -- this makes him come across as far more violent and fury-prone than his animated counterpart.

What does LeFou say to Gaston in French?

LeFou uses the common French phrase je ne sais quoi, only to have Gaston respond that he has no idea what that means. The blowhard Gaston tells his sidekick LeFou he has no idea what je ne sais quoi means.

Why won t Belle marry Gaston?

Gaston was Belle's greatest enemy. He wanted to marry her by any means necessary just because she was the most beautiful girl he laid eyes on. However, Belle strongly disliked Gaston for his snobbish, arrogant, and narcissistic personality and was the only girl in the village to not be infatuated with Gaston.

What makes Gaston evil?

Notably, at the start of the film and musical play, Gaston did not seem truly evil. Rather, he was simply conceited, male-chauvinistic, boorish and rude than a true villain, but as time goes on his pride and obsession with Belle becomes so intense that it turns him into a twisted, sadistic and murderous monster.

Does Belle marry Gaston?

In the film, we know that Gaston desperately wants to marry Belle; however, the feeling is not mutual. Now, in Fantasyland, Belle has created her own fantasy for Gaston that keeps the two of them happy!

Who is Gaston's wife?

In order to protect the kingdoms, Belle finally agrees reluctantly to marry Gaston.

Who are the girls in love with Gaston?

The Bimbettes (individual names Claudette, Laurette, and Paulette) are blonde identical triplets who fawn over Gaston in Disney's 1991 animated feature film Beauty and the Beast.

Is Olaf and LeFou the same person?

Joshua Ilan Gad (born February 23, 1981) is an American actor. He is known for voicing Olaf in the Frozen franchise, playing Elder Arnold Cunningham in the Broadway musical The Book of Mormon, and playing Le Fou in the live-action adaptation of Disney's Beauty and the Beast.

How old is Belle supposed to be?

Although multiple sources have claimed over the years that the character is 17, Henn estimated Belle to be in her early 20's. In an interview for Vanity Fair, Paige O'Hara stated to believe that Belle was the only Disney princess to be in her 20's.

What is Gaston's backstory?

The fact of the story is that Gaston is a war hero and an army captain, and the only reason he's got this celebrity status in Villeneuve is because when he was about 16, he protected the town from a pack of Portuguese marauders in 1740.

How old is Gaston in Beauty and the Beast 1991?

A Prince transformed into a terrifying beast for his lack of compassion. He is hot-tempered and commanding, but has a warm, loving heart buried far beneath his gruff exterior. Gaston: (Age: 20 to 40.

Could Gaston have survived?

Provided he caught enough traction on his way down or had something to break his fall without breaking his bones, Gaston might have survived the drop.

What were Gaston's last words?

Judge Claude Frollo: And he shall smite the wicked, and plunge them into the fiery pit! Gaston: Let me Go! Please don't hurt me, I'll do anything! Anything!

What did Gaston do wrong?

His whole motivation was getting Belle—love was not part of his equation. He wanted Belle because she was beautiful and complimented him—and he ignored HER wishes—which she stated repeatedly—that she wanted nothing to do with him whatsoever. He was a chauvanistic, egotistical guy who loved ONE person—himself.

Why did Belle marry a Beast?

Belle runs back to the forest to take his fathers penalty and the Beast immediately falls in love with her and asks her to marry him, every night she refuses, every night he insist. Belle chooses to take this to hand only because she refuses anything bad to happen to her father.

Why did Beast fall in love with Belle?

Being humble, kind, and caring are inner qualities that result in the love between Belle and Beast and allows Beast to regain his human form and marries Belle.

Why didn t the Enchantress curse Gaston?

The Beast was cursed because he refused her shelter. Gaston did nothing to the enchantress, so he was not cursed.

What does Belle say about Gaston?

Belle : I'm very sorry, Gaston but-- but I just don't deserve you! Gaston : [to Belle about the Beast] If I didn't know better, I'd think you had feelings for this monster. Belle : He's no monster, Gaston. You are!

What does Gaston mean in English?

Gaston name meaning and origin

French name from the Germanic gast, meaning "guest" or "stranger".

What does Gaston translate to?

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Gasto derived from gast 'guest foreigner' earlier 'foreign warrior'. This surname is also found in England and Ireland where it is probably a Huguenot importation.