Even Disney princesses have stunt doubles, who are talented if not beautiful.
It's not just because it's a Disney princess movie that there are no stunt doubles. Some recent adaptations have even caused a sensation with their exceptional 'body doubles,' both talented and beautiful, surprising audiences.
Mulan
Until now, the stunt double for Mulan in the 2020 Disney film is still regarded as the most beautiful. Overnight, Lưu Á Tây became a topic of discussion worldwide when she posted photos of her stunt doubling for Liu Yifei in Mulan, flaunting her high-quality beauty which rivals the lead actress. Furthermore, Mulan even received a nomination at the prestigious Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards in the category of Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble.


Jasmine
Jasmine, portrayed by Naomi Scott, undoubtedly dazzles with her breathtaking action scenes. Assisting Scott in her daring stunts is renowned stunt double Lucy Jayne Murray. Murray, not only doubling for Aladdin, is also familiar with film crews from Black Widow, Wonder Woman... and even doubled for Camila Cabello's Cinderella.


Aurora and Belle
These are two instances where Disney princesses maintain strict secrecy regarding their stunt doubles. There are hardly any photos of Elle Fanning's and Emma Watson's doubles posted on social media, unlike many other princesses. Fanning's double in Maleficent is superstar stunt double Annabel Wood, while for Watson it's Guiomar Alonso. Interestingly, both stunt doubles are older, with quite different appearances compared to the main actresses.




Cinderella
Although a romantic film with very few action scenes, the 2015 Cinderella also required a stunt double. Specifically, in the dance scene between Cinderella and the prince, the film crew selected a dancer to assist Lily James with some complex dance sequences. Flik Swan was personally chosen by director Kenneth Branagh for her flexibility and appearance that closely resembled the lead actress.



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