Who voiced the adult Nala in the original 1994 film?

Moira Kelly voiced the adult Nala in the original 1994 film The Lion King. Her performance supplies Nala’s adult speaking voice after the story jumps forward from Simba’s childhood to his years in exile.

Kelly’s Nala is sensible, warm, and authoritative. When she encounters the adult Simba again, she becomes the character who challenges his belief that he can ignore his past. She urges him to return to the Pride Lands, confront Scar, and accept his responsibility as Mufasa’s heir.

The credit can be confusing because Nala’s speaking and singing voices were divided among several performers. Niketa Calame voiced young Nala’s dialogue, while Laura Williams sang for young Nala in “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King.” Sally Dworsky provided adult Nala’s singing voice in “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” Nevertheless, the standard answer to who voiced adult Nala is Moira Kelly, referring to the character’s adult dialogue performance.

Kelly reprised Nala in the animated sequels The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride and The Lion King 1½. Beyoncé voiced adult Nala in the 2019 remake, which is a separate version of the character.