Yara Shahidi knows that being the first Black actor to play Tinker Bell is bigger than just her. The "Black-ish" actress opened up on "Good Morning America" Monday about playing the beloved Disney character in the live-action film "Peter Pan & Wendy," premiering Friday, April 28, on Disney+.

Who is the black Tinker Bell?

Yara Shahidi, is best known for starring in "Black-ish" and "Grown-ish." Now, she's spreading her wings as Tinker Bell!

Who is the actress in Tinker Bell 2023?

Yara Shahidi: Tinker Bell

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Is the new Peter Pan black?

South Asian actor Molony plays Peter Pan and Shahidi is Tinker Bell. The Grown-ish star literally sparkles as Tink, although the only principal role for a Black actor is one incapable of speech.

Who is the new Tinker Bell actress?

Black-ish and Grown-ish star Yara Shahidi makes her debut as Tinker Bell in the first trailer for Peter Pan & Wendy, the upcoming live-action film from Disney.

PETER PAN & WENDY Official Trailer (2023)

What gender is Tinker Bell?

The results indicate that the original Tinker Bell is a non-traditional female portrayed as a negative stereotype, but that the latest version of Tinker Bell is a non-traditional female portrayed in a positive manner.

Who was Tinker Bell in love with?

She Was In Love With Peter

She even tried to get the Lost Boys to shoot her down, an act which only served to push Peter and Wendy closer together. In Barrie's play and his novel, Tink tried to communicate her love to Peter, but it was unrequited, too mature an emotion for the boy who never wanted to grow up.

Is Tinker Bell now black?

Shahidi opened up about being the first Black actor to portray the character.

Why is Tinker Bell black in the new movie?

The reason studios make beloved characters black in the live action adaptations is so they don't have to go to the trouble of actually giving special, brand new unique characters made from scratch to black people.

Why is Tinker Bell black in New Peter Pan?

"It's evident they're not just popping Black and Brown folks in the cast for the sake of updating the story. Instead, it's about creating a story that so many more people can see themselves in after we've been left out for so long," added Shahidi.

Does Tinker Bell have a baby?

Faydust Bell the daughter of Tinkerbell from Neverland in a story named Peterpan. She is the only child of Tinkerbell.

How old is Tinker Bell?

Tinker Bell's age is never revealed in Peter Pan. Tinker Bell is a fairy, not a human, so readers can infer that she may be very ancient. However, Tinker Bell is not immortal. Readers learn that she dies in the novel, and that Peter forgets her.

Who is Tinker Bell secret sister?

films, you may not know of the frost fairy Periwinkle. living in the Winter Woods who actually is Tinker Bell's. twin sister.

Which Disney Princess is black?

In Disney's nearly 100-year history, there has been only one Black Disney princess — Princess Tiana in “The Princess and the Frog,” a 2009 animated feature starring Anika Noni Rose.

Is Marilyn Monroe Tinker Bell?

There is a myth that the original animated version of Tinker Bell was modelled after Marilyn Monroe. However, Disney animator Marc Davis's primary reference was Margaret Kerry.

Is Tinker Bell Married?

Initially, Tinker Bell does not like him, but eventually she comes to see that Fireflyer is not as bad as he seems to be. In the end, they get married and start selling dreams to the Roamers, previous Lost Boys that have been outcast by Peter, while having many adventures.

What Disney characters are now black?

Why is Tinker Bell no longer a Disney princess?

Tinker Bell

Per Disney lore, this was because she committed an act of bravery worthy of a princess, but in reality, it was so the Mouse House could add a popular character to its lucrative line of toys. Commercial reasons were also behind Tinker Bell's removal as a princess.

Why did Disney stop Tinker Bell?

In addition to these Tinker Bell films, Disney also had plans for a seventh and an eighth film. Both films were cancelled in October 2013, during the production on the seventh film, reportedly due to declining DVD sales and disappointing merchandise sales.

Is Wendy in love with Peter Pan?

It is hinted that Wendy may have romantic feelings for Peter, but unrequited because of his inability to love. In the original novel, Peter later befriends Wendy's daughter Jane (and her subsequent daughter Margaret), and it is implied that this pattern will go on forever.

Who is the pink girl in Tinker Bell?

Rosetta is a garden-talented fairy who is gentle and well mannered but also has a quick wit and a handful of charm. Rosetta shares a sassy streak with Tinker Bell, and always tries to look her best and loves giving beauty tips and makeovers to her friends, flowers, and animals.

Who is Tinker Bell's dad?

Michael Sheen as Dr. Griffiths, a constantly preoccupied scientist and Lizzy's loving but firm widowed father who doesn't believe in fairies.

Did Tinker Bell love Peter Pan?

Tinker Bell was not in love with Peter Pan in the usual sense of the phrase. As a fairy, Tinker Bell was highly dedicated to Peter and jealous of other people who occupied his attention. Barrie implies that most girls who come into contact with Peter are romantically interested in him.

Is Tinker Bell a pixie or a fairy?

About Tinker Bell

From Peter Pan to Pixie Hollow, Tinker Bell is the spirited fairy we all believe in—with faith, trust and pixie dust.

Why can't Tinker Bell talk?

Tinker Bell didn't speak in Peter Pan and Return to Never Land, because fairies' voices are too tiny to be heard by humans, therefore their voices sound like bells to humans. In Tinker Bell you can hear her actually talk because she is talking to other fairies, not humans.