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Stars who have voiced animated characters

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24 August 2022
Louder for the people at the back!
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Sometimes instead of being in front of the camera, A-listers enjoy stepping behind a mic and letting their voices do the talking.

Here are some stars who have brought beloved animated characters to life.

Hear her roar

“I hope this turns out better than your plan to cook rice in your stomach by eating it raw and then drinking boiling water.” – Tigress (Angelina Jolie)

The fierce and hardcore Tigress in Kung Fu Panda roars to life with the help of the incredibly talented Angelina Jolie.

It’s princess to you

“It’s a spell! When I was a little girl, a witch cast a spell on me. Every night I become this: this horrible, ugly beast!” – Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz)

In everybody’s favourite fairy tale Shrek, the sought-after American actress Cameron Diaz voices Princess Fiona.

Whoopi can survive in the jungle

“For your last meal, you’re gonna eat those words.”­ Shenzi (Whoopi Goldberg)

In the Lion King (1994), The View’s co-host Whoopi Goldberg is the voice of the troublesome hyena, Shenzi.

From Axel Foley to Prince Akeem to Donkey

“I’ll find those stairs. I’ll whip their butt too. Those stairs won’t know which way they’re going…take drastic steps, kick it to the curb. Don’t mess with me, I’m the stair master.” – Donkey (Eddie Murphy)

Eddie Murphy voices Shrek’s loud and hilarious sidekick, Donkey. Murphy also lends his singing voice to Donkey.

Scarlett lets loose

“Hey, Moon, you gave me the wrong list! Cheesy pop’s not exactly my style.” – Ash (Scarlett Johansson)

In Sing, alongside Nick Kroll, Tori Kelly, and Matthew McConaughey, Scarlett Johansson voices the teenage punk porcupine Ash.

Ash is not Scarlett’s only animation voice-over gig. In The SpongeBob SquarePants movie, Scarlett brings  Princess Mindy’s character to life. You can stream Sing on Showmax.

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