Who voiced the stepmother, Lady Tremaine, in the 1950 film?

Eleanor Audley voiced Lady Tremaine, Cinderella's stepmother, in Disney's 1950 animated film.

Audley gave the character her poised, cutting delivery and aristocratic manner, making Lady Tremaine one of Disney's most memorable villains. The character is cruel without relying on exaggerated physical comedy; her quiet control and manipulative treatment of Cinderella create much of the film's tension.

Audley was also an important Disney voice performer beyond Cinderella. She voiced the evil fairy Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty, released in 1959, another role that showcased her distinctive, commanding voice. Her performances helped establish a recognizable vocal tradition for sophisticated, intimidating villains.

The other options are associated with different Cinderella characters. Verna Felton voiced the Fairy Godmother, while Rhoda Williams voiced Anastasia, one of Lady Tremaine's daughters. Lucille Bliss voiced Cinderella's stepsister, Anastasia, in some related Disney material, which can make cast lists especially easy to confuse.