Jasmine (Disney character) facts for kids
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Jasmine as she appears in Disney's Aladdin.
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| First appearance | Aladdin (1992) |
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| Based on | Badroulbadour from the Antoine Galland's fairy tale |
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| Affiliation | Disney Princesses |
| Title | Princess of Agrabah |
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| Spouse(s) | Aladdin |
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| Nationality | Agrabah |
Jasmine is a brave and kind princess from the fictional city of Agrabah. She first appeared in Walt Disney Pictures' animated movie Aladdin (1992). The American actress Linda Larkin provided Jasmine's speaking voice. The Filipina singer Lea Salonga performed her beautiful singing voice.
Jasmine is the Princess of Agrabah. She feels tired of living a sheltered life inside the palace. An old law says she must marry a prince before her next birthday. But Jasmine wants to marry someone she truly loves. She cares about who a person is, not how much money they have.
Directors Ron Clements and John Musker created Jasmine. Screenwriters Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio helped too. Jasmine's character is based on Princess Badroulbadour. This princess appears in the old folktale "Aladdin and the Magical Lamp" from One Thousand and One Nights.
At first, the creators thought of Jasmine as a princess who cared too much about things. But they changed her to be a stronger and more important hero. This happened after Aladdin's mother was removed from the story. They also got ideas from the movie Roman Holiday (1953).
Linda Larkin was almost replaced as Jasmine's voice. A Disney executive felt her voice was not right for a princess. But the directors convinced him to keep her. Lea Salonga was chosen for Jasmine's singing voice. This was a special choice because it was the first time a Disney Princess had two different actresses for speaking and singing.
Jasmine's look was designed by Mark Henn. Her design is a mix of different inspirations. These include a person at a theme park, Henn's own sister, and actress Jennifer Connelly.
Jasmine is different from many other Disney princesses. She is a supporting character in her own movie. She plays the role of Aladdin's love interest. People have different opinions about her character. Some compare her story to earlier princesses like Ariel and Belle. But many praise her personality and her connection with Aladdin.
Jasmine is the sixth Disney Princess. She is also the first princess who is not from Europe. She is from West Asia. Because of this, she helped bring different cultures to Disney's princess stories. Jasmine has appeared in Aladdin's sequels. These are The Return of Jafar (1994) and Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996). She also appeared in the TV series and a Broadway musical. Both Linda Larkin and Lea Salonga have been honored as Disney Legends. Naomi Scott played Jasmine in the live-action movie in 2019.
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Jasmine's Adventures and Appearances
In Films and TV Shows
Jasmine first appeared in the movie Aladdin (1992). She is the Princess of Agrabah and the Sultan's daughter. She feels frustrated because she is always told what to do. She is also pressured to marry a prince by law. So, Jasmine dresses up as a normal person and leaves the palace.
In the marketplace, she meets Aladdin, a street thief. He saves her from an angry seller. Jasmine and Aladdin hide together. They realize they both feel trapped in their lives. They both wish for something better.
Palace guards soon arrest Aladdin. Jasmine demands his release. But Jafar, the Sultan's evil advisor, overrules her. Jafar lies to Jasmine, saying Aladdin has been killed. Jasmine feels very sad and blames herself. But Jafar is actually using Aladdin to find a magic lamp.
The Genie from the lamp saves Aladdin and becomes his friend. The Genie grants Aladdin's wish to become a prince. Aladdin then introduces himself to Jasmine as "Prince Ali." At first, Jasmine is not impressed. But she is charmed after they go on a magic carpet ride. At the end, she finds out "Prince Ali" is the same peasant she met earlier. Aladdin convinces her that he is a prince who sometimes dresses as a commoner.
Jafar learns the truth about Aladdin. He steals the lamp and becomes the Genie's new master. Jafar banishes Aladdin and forces the Genie to make him Sultan. He also makes Jasmine and her father his slaves. Jasmine refuses to marry Jafar. She kisses him to distract him. Aladdin returns and tricks Jafar into wishing himself into a genie. This traps Jafar inside the lamp.
Jasmine and the Sultan are finally free. The Sultan changes the law. Now, Jasmine can marry anyone she chooses. She and Aladdin get engaged.
After Aladdin was a hit, Jasmine appeared in two more movies. These were released directly to video. Linda Larkin voiced Jasmine again. Liz Callaway took over as her singing voice.
The first sequel was The Return of Jafar (1994). In this movie, Jasmine starts to doubt Aladdin. He defends Jafar's former pet parrot, Iago. Iago escaped Jafar's lamp and saved Aladdin. He wants to make up with the royal family. Iago convinces Jasmine that she still trusts Aladdin. Jasmine eventually becomes friends with Iago. He helps fix her relationship with Aladdin. Iago also frees the Genie. He risks his life to destroy Jafar, who has returned for revenge.
In the second sequel, Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996), Jasmine's wedding to Aladdin is interrupted. The Forty Thieves attack. An Oracle reveals that Aladdin's father, Cassim, is alive and is the thieves' leader. Jasmine encourages Aladdin to find his father. She agrees to postpone the wedding. She worries about him while he is gone.
Aladdin returns with Cassim and introduces him. Jasmine and the Sultan like Cassim right away. But Cassim is soon put in prison by the Sultan. He tried to steal the Oracle again. Aladdin frees Cassim. He accepts punishment for his actions. But Jasmine convinces her father that Aladdin acted out of love for his father. Iago returns to tell them that Cassim has been captured. Sa'luk and the remaining Thieves caught him. Jasmine goes with Aladdin to rescue his father. Afterward, they return for their wedding. Cassim watches from the shadows. They ride on Carpet, waving goodbye to the Merchant, Iago, and Cassim.
Jasmine also appears in the animated TV series. It aired from 1994 to 1995.
Jasmine and other Disney Princesses appeared in the movie Ralph Breaks the Internet. This was announced at the 2017 D23 Expo.
Naomi Scott played Jasmine in the live-action movie from 2019. In this film, Jasmine's mother was from a nearby kingdom called Sherebad. Jasmine wants to improve her people's lives as sultana. But traditions and Jafar try to stop her. In the end, Jasmine becomes Agrabah's first sultana. She gains the power to marry anyone she chooses.
On Broadway
Jasmine is also a character in the Broadway musical version of Aladdin. It opened in New York City in March 2014. Actress Courtney Reed was the first to play Jasmine on Broadway. She had always loved Disney movies and princesses. Being of mixed background, she felt Jasmine was special. Reed said, "she was my first experience seeing a Disney princess who looked like me." Other princesses often have blond hair and blue eyes.
Reed had been involved with the musical since 2010. She auditioned for the role in Seattle. She was one of only a few actresses asked to audition.
To get ready for the role, Reed worked with a trainer. She also ate healthier. This was for her costumes, which show her midriff. In the musical, Jasmine is even stronger and more spirited. She fights against marriage laws and men who try to control her.
Reed felt her character changed a lot during the show's development. A new song, "These Palace Walls," was written for her. Composer Alan Menken wrote it. Reed described it as a "beautiful song." It shows Jasmine's wish to see the world outside the palace. She is thankful for what her father has given her.
Performing "A Whole New World" was challenging for Reed. It is the movie's most famous song. Everyone has ideas of how it should sound. She also felt pressure to match Lea Salonga's performance.
Other Appearances
Jasmine's image is used on many products. These include magazines, books, toys, clothes, and school supplies. In 2013, Jasmine's look in Disney Princess marketing was updated. Some people thought her skin color was made lighter.
Jasmine appears in the movie Disney Princess Enchanted Tales: Follow Your Dreams. She stars in a part called "More Than a Peacock Princess." Jasmine wants more responsibility from the Sultan. He makes her a Royal Assistant Educator. This job is hard because the students are rowdy. But she learns to be patient and never give up. She also has to find the Sultan's horse, Sahara. This helps save the stable boy's job.
In books, Jasmine appears in the manga Kilala Princess. She is with other Disney Princesses. She also appears in Tales from Agrabah: Seven Original Stories of Aladdin and Jasmine (1995). This book tells stories about Aladdin and Jasmine before the movie. It explains how Jasmine met her tiger, Rajah.
Jasmine has made short appearances in other Disney TV shows. These include Hercules: The Animated Series and House of Mouse. In Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001), Bobbi Page voiced her. In June 2013, Jasmine appeared in the Disney Junior show Sofia the First. Both Linda Larkin and Lea Salonga returned to voice her. This was her first TV appearance in over 10 years.
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Jasmine also appears in several video games based on Aladdin. In Disney's Aladdin in Nasira's Revenge (2001), Jafar's sister, Nasira, tries to get revenge. She captures Jasmine and the Sultan. Jasmine can be played in some parts of the game. She moves secretly by hiding in a large vase.
The princess is also a non-playable character in the Kingdom Hearts video game series. She is one of the seven Princesses of Heart. These princesses are captured by Maleficent. They are important for Maleficent's evil plan. Jasmine appears in Kingdom Hearts (2002), Kingdom Hearts II (2005), and Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (2009).
Jasmine's kingdom is one of four in Disney Princess: Enchanted Journey (2007). Players can explore it to solve puzzles and play mini-games. Jasmine appears in Kinect: Disneyland Adventures (2011) in Adventureland.
In 2015, Disney Interactive released Jasmine and Aladdin figurines. These were for Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes (2014). Jasmine was the fifth Disney Princess added to the game. She was also the first to be available as a figurine. In Disney Infinity 2.0, Jasmine can use a magic carpet. She can also summon wind and cyclones to affect enemies.
In September 2016, a live-action version of Jasmine appeared in the TV series Once Upon a Time. Actress Karen David played her. Jasmine first appears briefly in the episode "Strange Case." She then stars in "Street Rats." In this episode, Jasmine asks Aladdin for help. She needs to find an item to stop Jafar's control over the Sultan. The show changed some parts of the original story. For example, Jasmine takes Aladdin to the Cave of Wonders instead of Jafar. Also, Aladdin and Jasmine do not fall in love in this version. But the famous scene where Jasmine is trapped in an hourglass is still there.
Disney has been changing princess costumes at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. In September 2016, Jasmine's outfit got a "modest" makeover. A new, less revealing version of her blue outfit appeared at Disney World and Disneyland. This was after 24 years. The new costume has long sleeves, new shoes, and a top that covers her midriff. It has a high neckline and a changed hairstyle. It keeps the original turquoise-blue color. Her pants were replaced with a floor-length dress. A gold belt with Rajah's face was also added. Jasmine showed her new outfit at the first Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
Similar changes were made to Pocahontas' and Mulan's costumes. But Jasmine's redesign caused the most discussion. Park staff said the changes were to be more accurate to the cultures. But Agrabah is a made-up kingdom. Some people believe the main reason for the changes was complaints. Guests were concerned about the exposed midriff and its effect on young girls. Others argued that the original outfit fit the story's setting and time. The new design is expected to appear at other Disney theme parks worldwide.
Meeting Jasmine at Disney Parks
Jasmine and Aladdin are characters you can meet at all Disney Parks and Resorts. You can usually find them in Adventureland.
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Actress Audrey Hepburn's role as Princess Ann in Roman Holiday (1953) inspired Jasmine's story. Princess Ann was a bored princess.
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Actress Linda Larkin is Jasmine's speaking voice. She almost lost the role after being cast.
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Actress Jennifer Connelly helped inspire Jasmine's look.
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See also
In Spanish: Jasmín (Disney) para niños
