The Real-Life Inspirations of 30+ Disney Characters

Rapunzel — Based on Mandy Moore

With her iconic never-ending blonde locks, Rapunzel bears an undeniable resemblance to the brunette beauty Mandy Moore, who lent her voice to the character in Disney’s 2010 animated film “Tangled.” Moore’s role as the voice actress for Rapunzel was no surprise, given the striking similarities between their features.

The animators carefully noted Mandy Moore’s facial features and light skin tone when designing the beloved Disney lead character. One can’t help but notice the resemblance, especially in their matching dreamy green eyes. If Mandy ever decided to go blonde, we now see how it might look!