The butterfly is a symbol of change and transformation, which references the metamorphosis Ella undergoes from abused, ragged servant to dazzling, admired princess. Its use may also be a reference to the urban legend that butterflies live for a single day, as the fairy godmother’s magic can only last for one night, and so, like a butterfly, Ella’s time at the ball is short-lived, but no less beautiful for it.
You have got to be more confident about what you have to offer. What do I have to offer? Knowledge about how to steal food, how to jump over buildings? Stop, stop, stop! I made you look like a prince on the outside, but I didn’t change anything on the inside. Prince Ali got you to the door, but Aladdin has to open it.
I am Cinderella. Your Majesty, I am no princess. I have no carriage, no parents, no dowry. I do not even know if that beautiful slipper will fit. But, if it does, Will you take me as I am? A good honest country girl who loves you.
Ming-Na Wen (voice of Mulan in the 1998 animated film version) makes a cameo in the live-action Mulan (2020) Bonus:
I want to tell you a secret, a great secret that will see you through all the trials that life can offer. You must always remember this…have courage and be kind. Cinderella (2015) dir. Kenneth Branagh
This was my mother’s. And I’d like to wear it when I go to the palace. It’s almost like taking her with me.
Cinderella (2015)
“[Will and I] had one scene together which is called the jam scene now that we improvised. Guy was an absolute champion in trusting us with that moment and allowing us to take over and see what happened.” - Mena Massoud Aladdin (2019) dir. Guy Ritchie
Will Smith as Genie in Aladdin (2019)
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If he could learn to love another and earn their love in return by the time the last petal fall, the spell would be broken.