5 Radiant Redheaded Characters

Honestly, you should have known this post was coming. As a redhead, I've always admired the gingers that have graced the big screen. While there are some badass real redhead actresses, this post will focus on the leading ladies that are animated. Well, let's get to it.

Ariel 

I wish I could brush my thick, tangly locks with a dinglehopper. 

One of the OG Disney princesses, Ariel is known for her rebellious attitude and hair so perfect, you had unreal expectations later in life. As a fellow redhead, I grew up wanting Ariel's hair so badly that I think she may be the reason I'm the worst perfectionist when it comes to my hair. Thanks Ariel, gawd.

Jessica Rabbit

Roger Rabbit's loving wife was never afraid to express her sexuality.

She's not bad, she was just drawn that way. Jessica Rabbit is the ultimate bad bitch of the toon world. As if Who Framed Roger Rabbit? wasn't a cool enough movie when I was a kid, let's add a confident chick with looks to kill and a voice so perfectly sultry, you'll want to get sick just to have a voice that comes close. To top it all off, Mrs. Rabbit was named Sexiest Cartoon Character by the male population. Good choice guys, good choice. 

Anastasia 

I really think Anastasia is my spirit animal.

The Romanov princess is incredibly sassy and a true testament to the fierce personality of a redhead. Voiced by Meg Ryan, Anastasia makes it very clear she is no damsel in distress, with her amazing line, "Men are such babies!" Anastasia teaches us that it's okay to be strong-willed and feminine. 

Merida

Uhm, can I have your hair please?

While Brave didn't come out when I was a wee lass, Merida is a wonderful example of the modern woman. I have to give Disney props for creating a female character who rebels against the traditions of her family and chooses to be independent. You know us gingers, we are natural born leaders. 

Jessie 

I totally get what Buzz sees in her, even if she is a doll.

If you weren't sobbing during Jessie's flashback and "When She Loved Me" song in Toy Story 2, you have no soul. Jessie's character is seen as a rough around the edges cowgirl who just wants to have her pal Woody back, but as the movie goes on, she shows us a vulnerable side that just makes us love her more. P.S. Her flirty scenes with Buzz in Toy Story 3 are precious. 

There's nothing better than two toys salsa dancing.

Well there you have it. Those are my favorite sassy redhead animated characters. There are so many great redhead characters in the animated world, who are some of your favorites? 

Lastly, I leave you with a special Spotify playlist I put together. Enjoy the trip down memory lane.