Rapunzel

Princess with Long Golden Hair

The protagonist of Disney movie 'Tangled', a young princess with long golden hair that possesses magical healing powers.

Quotes

  • Forge your own path in life.
  • I want to see the world outside the tower!
  • A glowing future awaits us.
  • Someday my life will begin.
  • My hair has magic.

Trivia

  • Lead animator Glen Keane created Rapunzel based on his daughter's personality and hobbies.
  • Special software was developed for Rapunzel's hair animation.
  • Her hair is depicted as about 75 feet (about 23 meters).
  • First Disney Princess with freckles.
  • Voice actress Mandy Moore recorded barefoot for the role.
  • Reese Witherspoon and Kristin Chenoweth were voice candidates at one point.

Alternate names

Rapunzel Tangled Princess Rapunzel Princess of Corona

Tags

Disney Princess Rapunzel Tangled Princess Long Golden Hair Magic Hair Independent Woman 2010s Animation Fairy Tale

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Young woman with long golden hair. Large green eyes and bright expression are features. Usually depicted wearing a purple dress and barefoot.
Height
Approximately 160cm
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Green
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Freckles
  • Asymmetrical facial features
  • Buck teeth
Iconic items
  • Long magic hair
  • Purple dress
  • Frying pan
  • Chameleon Pascal
  • Horse Maximus

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Energetic
Detailed personality
Curious and strong-willed, innocent and dreamy personality. Raised locked in a tower for 18 years, but actively tries to carve out her own life and destiny.
Keywords
  • Curious
  • Energetic
  • Independent
  • Kind
  • Brave
  • Innocent
  • Creative
  • Gullible
Motto
Forge your own path in life
Talents
  • Painting
  • Singing
  • Magical healing power
  • Sociability
  • Quick wit
Skills
  • Adaptability to adventure
  • Self-defense (frying pan use)
  • Making friends with people quickly
  • Judgment in difficult situations
  • Leadership
Motivation
To learn her past and true identity, gain freedom, and see the world.
Habits
Often barefoot. Strong attachment to her hair and painting.
Favorite colors
Purple, Gold, Green
Favorite places
Tower, Corona Kingdom, In nature
Favorite foods
Sweet bread, Fruit
Disliked situations
Restraint, Lies, Loneliness

History

Backstory
The queen inherits the power of the magical flower, and Rapunzel is born with healing powers. Kidnapped by the old woman Gothel as an infant and raised locked in a tower, she sets out on an adventure seeking her own identity and freedom.
Debut date
November 24, 2010
Work title
Tangled
Media type
Movie

Kidnapped and locked in the tower

Significant event
Kidnapped and locked in the tower
Description
Kidnapped by Gothel as a baby and locked in the tower.

Escapes from the tower

Significant event
Escapes from the tower
Description
Leaves the tower with Flynn Rider on her 18th birthday.

Learns her true identity

Significant event
Learns her true identity
Description
Discovers she is of royal blood and reunites with family.

Loses the magic power of her hair

Significant event
Loses the magic power of her hair
Description
Hair is cut, loses magic power, but begins a new life.

Becomes a Disney Princess

Significant event
Becomes a Disney Princess
Description
Officially joins the Disney Princess lineup in 2011.

Relationships

Queen

Mother

Rapunzel's biological mother, who possessed the healing power of the magical flower.

Gothel

Guardian

Caregiver who kidnapped Rapunzel and exploited the power of her magic hair.

Eugene Fitzherbert

Spouse

Her beloved man, marries him in the story.

Pascal

Mascot

Rapunzel's loyal chameleon, shares many adventures together.

Maximus

Ally

Kingdom's horse, guards the ring at Rapunzel and Eugene's wedding.

Cassandra

Rival

Handmaiden and rival in the TV series.

Varian

Friend

Young scientist who cooperates in solving Rapunzel's mysteries.

Disney Princesses

Disney Princesses: member

Media appearances

Tangled

Movie / Protagonist

2010 theatrical release

Tangled Ever After

Movie / Protagonist

2012 short film

Tangled: The Series

Anime / Protagonist

2017-2020

Ralph Breaks the Internet

Movie / Supporting

2018

LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Adventure

Movie / Protagonist

2023 Disney+ release

Frozen

Movie / Cameo

2013

Once Upon a Studio

Movie / Cameo

2023

Tangled: The Video Game

Game / Protagonist

2010

Disney Mirrorverse

Game / Protagonist

2020

Voice cast and creators

中川翔子

Voice actor
中川翔子
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical version

諸星すみれ

Voice actor
諸星すみれ
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Child role

Mandy Moore

Voice actor
Mandy Moore
Language
English
Version or series
Theatrical version
Notes
current main voice

Delaney Rose Stein

Voice actor
Delaney Rose Stein
Language
English
Version or series
Child role

Ivy George

Voice actor
Ivy George
Language
English
Version or series
Tangled: The Series child role

Kelsey Lansdowne

Voice actor
Kelsey Lansdowne
Language
English
Version or series
Kingdom Hearts III

Brothers Grimm

Creator name
Brothers Grimm
Role
Original author

Elisha Ainsley

Creator name
Elisha Ainsley
Role
Writer

Walt Disney Animation Studios

Creator name
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Role
Animation studio

Glen Keane

Creator name
Glen Keane
Role
Character designer

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