The Disney princess famous for loving books and wearing an iconic yellow or gold ball gown is Belle.
Belle is the heroine of Disney’s 1991 animated film Beauty and the Beast. She lives in a provincial French village and is viewed as unusual because of her intelligence, independence and love of reading. Her books represent her desire for knowledge and for a life beyond the limits of her surroundings.
When her father Maurice is imprisoned by the Beast, Belle offers her own freedom in exchange for his. She gradually discovers the kindness beneath the Beast’s frightening appearance, while rejecting the shallow, aggressive courtship of Gaston. Her compassion and judgment—not simply her beauty—drive the story’s resolution.
Belle’s famous gown appears during the ballroom sequence, when she dances with the Beast to the title song sung by Mrs. Potts. It is often called yellow, although the original animated costume has also been described as gold or golden. Belle first appeared in the 1991 film and later became one of the best-known members of the Disney Princess lineup.