Jodi Benson

Jodi Benson (née Marzorati; born October 10, 1961) is an acclaimed American actress and singer, most recognized for providing the distinct voice of Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid (1989), and its sequel, prequel, and several spin-offs. She's also acclaimed for her portrayal of Barbie in the second and third films of the Toy Story franchise and in the Toy Story Toons short Hawaiian Vacation. Beyond these roles, her voice resonates through other notable Disney projects, including Weebo in Flubber, Belle in House of Mouse, among others. She took her talent to the gaming industry as well, lending her voice to the character of EVA in the Metal Gear series. On television, she has voiced characters in Hanna-Barbera's The Pirates of Dark Water, and Cartoon Network's Camp Lazlo. Benson's commendable contributions to Disney led her to become a Disney Legend in 2011. *Benson made her debut in the 1983 Kenny Ortega-directed Marilyn: An American Fable. Some of her Broadway credits include a starring role in the 1986 Broadway musical Smile and Crazy For You, for which she received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical. She was the resident guest soloist for the Walt Disney Company/Disney Cruise Line and ambassador for feature animation. Even though her scene was cut from the 2022 film Disenchanted, she recently lent her voice to Ariel in the 2022 video game Disney Dreamlight Valley.