We need to be storytellers.
I think that the spirit of a character is what really matters.
Even as she gets older, Benson said she is still able to embody Ariel in her performance.
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But if you close your eyes, you could still hear the spirit of Ariel.
Others, however, poked fun at the haters.
Im offended by the casting of a woman of color as Ariel, one user tweeted sarcastically.
They should have used an ACTUAL, real mermaid.
Sick and tired of this human privilege.
In aninterviewposted Monday, the 19-year-old said she was still in shock over her new role.
Its really, really exciting, she said.
I just feel really grateful right now.
Im still really in shock.
I just found out a day or two ago.
