Beauty and the Beast is by far one of our favorite Disney animated classics. While we're ecstatic to see Emma Watson play Belle [1] in the live-action rendition, the original will always have a special place in our hearts.
In honor of the movie's 25th anniversary, the voices behind Belle and Gaston did a Reddit AMA [2] where we learned more about the film [3] and the actors themselves. The multitalented Paige O'Hara, who you'll find to be just like Belle in real life, began on Broadway and her oil paintings can be found in the Disney Fine Art Collectors Editions. Richard White also has roots in Broadway and opera and recently starred in the Broadway remake of Jekyll and Hyde.
From Belle's library collection to Paige's thoughts on Emma Waston as Belle [4], fans got their questions answered. See some of the most interesting ones below.
What is your favorite line/song that was not used by your character?
Comment [5] from discussion Hi, We are actors who voiced Belle and Gaston in Walt Disney's animated classic, Beauty and the Beast. Ask us anything. [6].
Comment [7] from discussion Hi, We are actors who voiced Belle and Gaston in Walt Disney's animated classic, Beauty and the Beast. Ask us anything. [8].
How long does it take to voice an entire movie? On average, how many takes did you need for one scene?
Comment [9] from discussion Hi, We are actors who voiced Belle and Gaston in Walt Disney's animated classic, Beauty and the Beast. Ask us anything. [10].
How do you feel about the new live-action film?
Comment [11] from discussion Hi, We are actors who voiced Belle and Gaston in Walt Disney's animated classic, Beauty and the Beast. Ask us anything. [12].
What sorts of books would Belle have in her library?
Comment [13] from discussion Hi, We are actors who voiced Belle and Gaston in Walt Disney's animated classic, Beauty and the Beast. Ask us anything. [14].
How do you guys feel about the theory going around that Belle was suffering from Stockholm syndrome and wasn't actually in love with her kidnapper?
Comment [15] from discussion Hi, We are actors who voiced Belle and Gaston in Walt Disney's animated classic, Beauty and the Beast. Ask us anything. [16].
Comment [17] from discussion Hi, We are actors who voiced Belle and Gaston in Walt Disney's animated classic, Beauty and the Beast. Ask us anything. [18].
Comment [19] from discussion Hi, We are actors who voiced Belle and Gaston in Walt Disney's animated classic, Beauty and the Beast. Ask us anything. [20].
How did you relate to your characters and make them so personable?
Comment [21] from discussion Hi, We are actors who voiced Belle and Gaston in Walt Disney's animated classic, Beauty and the Beast. Ask us anything. [22].
If you could choose another Disney movie to have done some voice work on, which movie would both of you choose?
Comment [23] from discussion Hi, We are actors who voiced Belle and Gaston in Walt Disney's animated classic, Beauty and the Beast. Ask us anything. [24].
Favorite Disney movie other than Beauty and the Beast?
Comment [25] from discussion Hi, We are actors who voiced Belle and Gaston in Walt Disney's animated classic, Beauty and the Beast. Ask us anything. [26].