Simone Pleasure Jones Vying For Princess Tiana, However Rooting for All Black Girls

Simone Pleasure Jones has her eye on the lead in Disney’s live-action model of “The Princess and the Frog,” and whereas she’s hoping she scores the function … she additionally says any Black girl can be iconic.

We caught up with the “Bel-Air” star and needed to ask about her hopes for the remake … after she posted her very personal submission for the extremely sought-after function of Princess Tiana.

Simone acknowledged she’s up in opposition to many proficient actresses — together with a few of her “Bel-Air” costars — and says each individual auditioning for the function would convey one thing completely different. A diplomatic response, for positive, however do not get it twisted … she’s completely assured she’d be a enjoyable match.

Both method, Simone says she’s going to observe the movie, pointing to the influence of seeing a live-action Black Disney princess. As she put it, “It all the time adjustments the ecosystem of the tradition if you see a Black lady being her every thing.”

BTW, she additionally gave her stamp of approval on a Princess Tiana-related change coming to Disneyland and Disney World!