Top 10 Worst Female Disney Role Models

There are quite a lot of female Disney characters out there that can be bad influences.

This doesn't mean all of them are bad characters though.

1. Elsa

   

   Queen Elsa of Arendelle is a fictional character who appears in Walt Disney Animation Studios' Frozen (2013) and its sequel Frozen II (2019). She is voiced by Idina Menzel, and her innate ability to create and manipulate ice and snow is central to the films' narratives. Elsa's signature song Let It Go... read more

   She is such a bad influence on kids. I remember loving this movie when it first came out in theaters, and I actually watched it in the theater. I thought it was a good movie, but I hate Elsa so much in this movie now that I think about it.

   I get that she ran away because she was scared, but you should really learn to face your problems head-on and not run away from them. That is not what she was teaching kids by running away. She almost killed her sister and put so many other people in danger because of her actions. I get that she was scared and felt she had to run away, but it really isn't a good lesson to learn from a Disney character.

   She is a bad role model, but in the end, I still think she learned from her mistakes, which is a good lesson for kids.

2. Joy

   

   Joy is the main protagonist of the 2015 Disney/Pixar animated film Inside Out. She is one of the five core emotions inside Riley Andersen's mind and acts as their leader. Joy is consistently upbeat and focused on keeping Riley happy.

   Amy Poehler is the most annoying thing on the planet. It's Joy's job to make sure that Riley is happy, which is good, but she doesn't realize that sometimes people need to be sad to get through life. She pretty much tries to keep Sadness away at all times. There was even a moment in the movie when she decided to leave Sadness behind and not let her go back to headquarters.

   She managed to learn her lesson in the end, unlike Ariel, but still. She nearly tried to kill Sadness. Inside Out is still one of my favorite Pixar movies. Joy is just not a great character or a great role model, especially since she's voiced by Amy Poehler.

3. Tiana

   

   Princess Tiana is the main character in Disney's 2009 animated feature film The Princess and the Frog. She is the first African-American Disney Princess and is voiced by Anika Noni Rose. The story is set in 1920s New Orleans and follows Tiana's dream of opening her own restaurant.

   If you're only kind to the people you get along with, then that's not the definition of kindness. That takes zero effort. Try being kind to people who stifle your dreams, hate your guts, and punish you constantly. Tiana is not kind to those she doesn't get along with. So, the fact is she isn't kind.

4. Ariel

   

   Princess Ariel is a fictional character and the title character of Walt Disney Pictures' 28th animated feature film The Little Mermaid (1989). She is voiced by actress Jodi Benson and is the adventurous, headstrong mermaid princess of Atlantica. Ariel's story helped launch the Disney Renaissance era... read more

   No argument here. She leaves her amazing life and risks getting everything destroyed for the sake of getting together with a human. I would've been more forgiving of this if her undersea life was terrible, but they go out of their way to show us how great she has it. So, she's just a spoiled brat.

   Besides, what would've happened if Eric didn't love her back? He could've been gay for all she knows. Ariel would've been screwed. Ariel is so dumb that she is literally the exact opposite of Stephen Hawking! Too soon? Ariel is the worst thing to ever happen to this world! She is such a poorly written character! Even Jar Jar Binks is a better character than she is! She has absolutely no redeeming qualities! I don't know why people look up to her! If you can explain to me in detail how she is a good role model, I will take back everything I said.

5. Megara

   

   Meg is a heroine from the Disney movie Hercules. She is the love interest of Hercules, the film's protagonist. Meg once sold her soul to Hades in exchange for her boyfriend's freedom, but he later betrayed her, leaving her heartbroken and guarded.... read more

   She is such a (air horn)! She is my least favorite character in Hercules! And that says a lot! She pretty much does nothing but make smart-aleck comments. She acts like she doesn't care about anything. Susan Egan is a great actress, but this isn't the kind of character people should imitate. I don't think people would want to be around others like this.

   I've actually met people like this, and they get on my nerves. It's not cool. It's not funny. It's just terrible.

   Megara is also a jerk for betraying Hercules when he is always loving her.

6. Merida

   

   Merida is the main protagonist of Pixar's 2012 film Brave and was the first Pixar-created heroine to join the Disney Princess line-up. She is a skilled archer and the 16-year-old princess of the Scottish kingdom of DunBroch. Merida seeks to break away from traditional royal expectations and mends her... read more

   Merida is so annoying to me. First of all, she never listened to her mother, went to a witch, got a potion, poisoned her mother with that potion, and then her mother turned into a bear. She is just a moody teen that wants everything her way, and that is not a good lesson for kids. You are not always going to have everything your way, and that is just how life works. She runs away from her problems too, and she almost got her mother killed.

   I do like the fact that she doesn't think she needs a prince like every other Disney princess out there, and it makes me happy knowing that she can at least show kids that you don't always need a man or a woman to get through life.

7. Tinker Bell

   

   Tinker Bell is a fictional character from J. M. Barrie's 1904 play Peter Pan and its 1911 novelization Peter and Wendy. She is a fairy companion of Peter Pan and is known for her loyalty and fiery personality. Tinker Bell later became a prominent Disney character and mascot.

   The only good thing I can say about her is that she has a nice butt. Also, she's voiced by Katara, so that's another thing worth noting.

   Tink has a lot of anger issues. She gets so jealous of Peter and Wendy that she actually tries to kill Wendy. Aren't fairies supposed to be the nicest creatures alive? There have been numerous times when I have had a crush on a girl, and I would often find out that the girl I have a crush on already has a boyfriend. But I don't go out of my way to get rid of the boyfriend. I just try to get over it and move on.

   In some ways, Tink and I are kind of the same. She has anger issues, and I have anger issues. At least I've been keeping my anger under control for the most part. As long as I don't have to watch that awful Taylor Swift music video with her awful dance moves again, then I'm fine.

8. Vanellope Von Schweetz

   

   She's pretty much the definition of an annoying kid. She straight up steals Ralph's medal, which he wanted so desperately to win so he could prove to everyone that bad guys can earn medals, and she uses it as a coin to become a racer. If she wanted the medal so bad, she could've just asked. And again, she is just extremely annoying. This is the opposite of how kids should act.

   I don't hate her. I think she's adorable, but she is pretty irritating at times. I'm glad I got to see Sarah Silverman in person at the D23 Expo along with the other Disney princess voice actors. If they actually make Vanellope an official Disney princess after Wreck-it Ralph 2, that would be hilarious.

9. Queen Iduna

   

10. Rey (Star Wars)

    

    Rey is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise and is portrayed by British actress Daisy Ridley. She made her first appearance as the central protagonist in the film Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

    Rey begins as a solitary scavenger on the desert planet Jakku, where she was abandoned as... read more

The Newcomers
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    Snow White (2025)

The Contenders

13. Captain Marvel

    

    Ms. Marvel is the name of several fictional superheroes appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was originally created by writer Gerry Conway and artist John Buscema. The most recent incarnation, Kamala Khan, debuted in 2013 and became the first Muslim character to headline... read more

    Brie Larson, who plays her, definitely is.

14. Shank (Ralph Breaks the Internet)

    

    Fixed that earlier comment: I don't care if she's a lesbian! You don't convince little kids to join your violent edgelord gang, especially not behind their friend's back.

    Driving like a maniac and using assault weapons is portrayed as cool, and anyone who thinks otherwise is just a stupid, insecure manbaby. That's the message she sends.

15. Anna

    

    Princess Anna of Arendelle is a fictional character who appears in Walt Disney Animation Studios' Frozen (2013) and its sequel Frozen II (2019). She is voiced by Kristen Bell as an adult, with Livvy Stubenrauch and Katie Lopez providing her childhood speaking and singing voices, respectively. Anna is... read more

    She is not a very good role model. She meets a handsome guy and is immediately willing to marry him, even though most people don't get engaged until after a few months or more. These two only met that day, started dating that day, and got engaged that day. This doesn't make Anna a bad character, though, considering she hasn't left the castle in 10 years, so she got a little too excited. Plus, she learned her lesson in the end.

    Still, when someone asks you for your hand in marriage after only going out for such a short time, you shouldn't immediately say yes. Just one day isn't enough time to get to know each other. Also, Anna and Hans are not a couple!

16. Snow White

    

    Snow White is a fictional character from Disney's first full-length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, released in 1937. She is Disney's first official Disney Princess. Snow White is also the only Disney Princess to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

    Snow White is a very underrated Disney princess. I honestly consider her to be one of my favorites - not just because she's the very first Disney princess ever created, but also because she has a kind heart, and she is very cute. However, I feel like she is too kind. The Evil Queen disguises herself as an old woman and tricks Snow into eating a poisonous apple. I have no idea why she would trust her.

    First of all, she should know better than to talk to strangers. Second, the Evil Queen in disguise didn't seem very trustworthy. If I were Snow, I would've run away. Let this be a lesson for you: don't accept apples from strangers.

17. Nebula

    

    Nebula is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is depicted as a space pirate and assassin, often associated with the villain Thanos. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, she is portrayed by Karen Gillan and undergoes significant character development across the... read more

18. Evil Queen

    

19. Mei Lee (Turning Red)

    

    She was drawing sexually inappropriate stuff and attacked Tyler over a matter that had nothing to do with him.

20. Ming Lee (Turning Red)

    

21. Aurora

    

    Aurora is a fictional character who first appears in Disney's 1959 animated feature film Sleeping Beauty and is based on Charles Perrault's fairy tale of the same name. She also appears in the 2014 live-action film Maleficent, where she is portrayed by Elle Fanning. Aurora has just 18 minutes of screen... read more

22. Alma Madrigal

    

23. Sofia (Sofia the First)

    

    Sofia is the protagonist of the animated television series Sofia the First. She becomes a princess after her mother marries King Roland II. Sofia embodies kindness, courage, and adaptability as she faces the challenges of royal life and learns important lessons about friendship, leadership, and responsibility... read more

24. Princess Atta (A Bug’s Life)

    

25. Ella

    

    Disney remakes suck. This movie, for example, ruins a perfectly good character. If you like this character, you probably haven't seen the original movie. Ella is way too nice. She always sees the good in people no matter how mean they are. This is a nice trait, but sometimes you have to accept that not everyone is a good person. Just look at our current president.

    The original Cinderella was kind but still had a spine. Ella pretty much tells us that if you don't do anything, something good will happen to you, as shown when she gets locked in her room. Not only that, but she makes it seem like only looks matter, as if all women should care about is being pretty. The entire movie is sexist. I hate Ella. Terrible character.

26. Pocahontas

    

    Pocahontas is the title character of Disney's 1995 animated feature film Pocahontas and its 1998 direct-to-video sequel Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World. She is voiced by Irene Bedard, with Judy Kuhn providing her singing voice in the original film. The character is inspired by the historical Native... read more

27. Holley Shiftwell (Cars 2)