Which actor voiced Nala in Beyoncé’s 2019 film The Lion King?

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter voiced Nala in the 2019 film The Lion King.

Directed by Jon Favreau, the film is a photorealistic computer-animated remake of Disney’s 1994 animated classic. Beyoncé provided the speaking and singing voice for the adult Nala, while Shahadi Wright Joseph voiced young Nala.

The cast also included Donald Glover as Simba, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, and Seth Rogen as Pumbaa. Beyoncé recorded the original song “Spirit” for the film and included related music on the companion album The Lion King: The Gift.

A common mix-up is to attribute every version of Nala to Beyoncé. She voiced the adult character in the 2019 film, but Moira Kelly voiced adult Nala in the 1994 animated movie. The two films share the same central story while using different animation styles and casts.