In Disney’s 2013 film Frozen, who voices Elsa?

Idina Menzel voices Elsa in Disney’s 2013 film Frozen.

Menzel’s powerful singing voice became central to Elsa’s character, especially in “Let It Go,” the film’s signature song. Elsa is the heir to Arendelle whose ability to create ice and snow has been hidden since childhood.

Menzel had already built a major musical-theater reputation before Frozen, including her role as Elphaba in Wicked. Kristen Bell, another prominent singer in the film, voices Elsa’s younger sister Anna rather than Elsa.

Elsa’s speaking and singing performances were recorded separately from much of the animation process. The animators then shaped her expressions, movements, costume, and ice magic around the recorded performances. Menzel returned as Elsa for Frozen II in 2019.