Who voiced Cinderella in the 1950 film?

Who voiced Cinderella in the 1950 film? Ilene Woods voiced Cinderella. She provided both the character’s speaking voice and her singing voice in Walt Disney’s animated feature.

Woods became involved after songwriters Mack David and Jerry Livingston, acquaintances from her radio work, asked her to record demonstration versions of the film’s songs. Walt Disney heard those recordings and chose her for the role. Her performance helped define Cinderella’s gentle, hopeful personality.

The answer is sometimes confused with later actresses who played Cinderella in other Disney productions, including Jennifer Hale in later animated projects and Lily James in the 2015 live-action film. Adriana Caselotti voiced Snow White, not Cinderella, while Mary Costa voiced Aurora in Sleeping Beauty.

Woods remained closely associated with the role for the rest of her career and was named a Disney Legend in 2003. Her voice is heard in songs such as “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” and “So This Is Love.”