Merida is the main protagonist of the 2012 Disney/Pixar film Brave (2012). She is voiced by Scottish actress Kelly Macdonald. Merida was added to the Disney Princess line-up as the eleventh member, on May 11, 2013, becoming the first Disney Princess to be created by Pixar.

Is Brave the only Pixar princess?

Merida is unique among the Disney Princesses for the following traits: She is the first and currently the only Princess ever to come from a Pixar film, as well as a film outside the Disney Animated Canon. She is the first Princess whose film is not a musical, though two of the songs were sung by characters.

What is Merida's last name?

Set in the Scottish Highlands, the film tells the story of Princess Merida of DunBroch (Macdonald) who defies an age-old custom, causing chaos in the kingdom by expressing the desire not to be betrothed.

Who did Merida marry?

Young MacGuffin was to be the suitor that Merida chooses in the initial version of the film (hence his name), but this idea was later changed. In the final version, it's explicitly stated that Merida does not want to marry at all, and ultimately remains single by the end of the film.

Who is the youngest Disney Princess?

Snow White is only 14 years old, making her the youngest. Jasmine, who is supposed to be 15, is the second youngest. Cinderella and Tiana are the oldest, both 19 years old.

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How old is princess Elsa?

The stars of Frozen, Queen Elsa and Princess Anna, are sisters who, along with their friends, seek to reverse the infinite winter that afflicts their home. In Frozen, Elsa is 21 and Anna is 18. In Frozen II, both are a few years older - Elsa is 24 and Anna is 21.

What is Princess Jasmine's full name?

While the princess in the original tale is named Badroulbadour, the studio decided to rename the character the more familiar "Jasmine" after actress Jasmine Guy. Additionally, the name was also among the decade's most popular at the time.

Does Merida have a love interest?

She is the first Disney Princess who does not have a love interest.

Is Merida's hair red or orange?

Design and characterization

Merida has long, wild, curly, red hair, blue eyes, pale skin and a slender body. Her main outfit is a dark teal-emerald green traditional gown, made of wool, with stylish slits for movement during archery.

Which Disney Princess is prettiest?

Who was the prettiest Disney princess? The most prettiest Disney princess is Aurora of the "Sleeping Beauty" (voiced by Mary Costa). Her classic beauty, graceful demeanor, and the enchanting story that surrounds her enhance her appeal.

Which Disney Princess does not sing?

Merida from Brave is the only princess to date that doesn't sing. While some of the best songs in princess movies are Disney icons, it sets another unrealistic expectation.

Are Merida and Elsa related?

Elsa and Merida are both the older sisters and first born children of their families, with a lot of pressure on them to be perfect. Both were very close with their families when they were younger, but began to drift apart from them as time went on.

What Disney Princess was 17 years old?

For a rundown, the 11 characters of the official Disney Princess franchise are Snow White (age 14), Jasmine (15), Ariel (16), Aurora (16), Mulan (16), Merida (16), Belle (17), Pocahontas (18), Rapunzel (18), Cinderella (19) and Tiana (19).

Why is Elsa not a Disney Princess?

The easiest answer for why the Frozen women don't count is simply that Elsa is a queen in the first movie, and gives up her crown for Anna to take over in Frozen 2. They are therefore Queens and not Princesses. But, as we've seen, royalty isn't even a condition of entry, so that alone shouldn't rule them out.

Who was the first Disney villain?

If you mean, who was the villain in the first Disney animated movie, then it's the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Who does Moana marry?

Moana and Maui Wedding!

Does Moana have a boyfriend?

She follows in the footsteps of recent female Disney characters like Elsa from Frozen and Merida from Brave, for whom a boyfriend isn't their first concern. Moana is released in December. Eliminating Prince Charming isn't the only big change Disney are making with Moana.

Which Disney Princess is not married?

Merida and Pocahontas are the only Princesses to not be seen married, or have wedding dresses in the franchise. Belle and a few others were featured in Disney's Beautiful Brides book.

Is Princess Jasmine 15 years old?

A recent The Mary Sue article even pointed out that Princess Jasmine from Aladdin is only 15 years old.

Is Princess Jasmine Arab or Indian?

While some claim Jasmine is Arab because the movie opens with a song called Arabian Nights, others believe that the architecture in Agrabah is clearly based on the Taj Mahal, making Jasmine Indian. It's a debate that has fueled speculation that in Hollywood, Indians and Arabs are interchangeable.

Who is the oldest princess in Disney?

1937: Snow White

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs came out in 1937, debuting the very first Disney princess with Snow White herself. Voiced by Adriana Caselotti, she's incredibly of her time (i.e. dated af).

Is Elsa deaf?

If Frozen was the story of Elsa's tentative first steps in exploring and accepting her genetic condition and deafness, Frozen 2 sees her dancing and singing into Deafhood, actualizing her Deaf identity, and embracing Deaf culture and ethnicity.

Who sings for Elsa?

Idina Menzel provided both the singing and speaking voice of Elsa. Eva Bella and Spencer Ganus were cast to portray Elsa as a young child and as a teenager, respectively. Actress and singer Megan Mullally was originally cast to voice an adult Elsa, but was replaced by Idina Menzel.

Who did Anna almost marry?

Hans is a prince who takes the role of suitor for Princess Anna of Arendelle. Handsome and charming, he quickly proposes marriage to Anna after bumping into her on the day of her sister Elsa's coronation and she immediately accepts.