Ariel falls in love with a human prince named Prince Eric after saving him from drowning, and visits the sea witch, Ursula, who agrees to turn her into a human in exchange for her voice. Ariel must make Prince Eric fall in love with her and romantically kiss her within three days, lest she belong to Ursula forever.

Ariel's most defining feature is her long, flowing, thick, bright red hair. From the waist down, she has a green horizontal fish-like tail with sea-green scales and sea-foam green fins and a matching V-shaped waist-line resembling fish-lips that reveals her midriff and her belly button.

Ariel's unflappable spirit and resilience carry her through her journey of self discovery, through which she becomes a courageous young woman who discovers her place in the world. Whether on feet or fins, she stands up for what she wants, and always finds the courage to dive into something new.

November 17, 1989 The film was originally released on November 17, 1989, followed by a re-release on November 14, 1997.

Disney's version portrays a more censored moral: one is able to achieve true happiness and acceptance by undergoing extreme change for the one they love. Through minor sacrifice and patience during said change, eventually they will gain the love and respect of those they changed for.

On the significance of casting a Black actress as Ariel Sherri Hope Culver: To have a Disney character who is not just a princess but a live-action, real flesh and blood person that children can be inspired by is important. This is because people of color are less likely to see themselves reflected in the media.

Ariel has six sisters. The color of Ariel's green-blue fin was specially created for her. The hue is also named Ariel. “Part of Your World” almost didn't make the movie!

Her story of bravery, sacrifice, and seeking the “kiss of true love” remains one of Disney's best princess fairytales, though it may be Ariel's unique design that's more memorable than anything.

In Andersen's fairy tale, the Little Mermaid is described as follows: "her skin was as clear and delicate as a rose-leaf, and her eyes as blue as the deepest sea." And if you're wondering if Andersen's Little Mermaid had that signature bright red hair that has become synonymous with mermaids, the answer is unclear.

Ariel Is 16 In The Little Mermaid Her age makes sense to the narrative of the story as it's driven by her curiosity about the world and her identity crisis; relatable themes for many at the same stage of life.

You need people who support you through change. He gave his best to support Ariel outside the sea, making himself key on her journey. Sebastian always looked after Ariel's safety and was always there, under and above the sea, giving his advice, even through songs, but letting her be what she wanted to be.

Sampson also explained the additional significance of having a black mermaid due to the societal assumption that black people don't swim. She pointed out that this is only the case because black people were systematically denied the opportunity to learn to swim for centuries.

white skin In Anderson's telling and the original Disney film, the mermaid possessed white skin. In Disney's upcoming live action version of the story, Ariel will be portrayed by black actress and singer Halle Bailey.