Ariel Was Modeled After Alyssa Milano!
Disney's creators often leave us guessing about the appearance of their iconic characters. For The Little Mermaid's main character, Ariel, Disney made a rather unexpected choice for her model.
Yes, although not a redhead, '80s child star Alyssa Milano was buzzing during the movie's production, and the studio aimed to base Ariel on both her appearance and personality traits!
