Meet the faces behind the 13 Disney Princesses – how many can you name?

The first-ever Disney Princess was Snow White, who appeared in the corporation's first-ever animated feature, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which was released in 1937. In the film, Snow White was considered the 'Fairest One of All', attracting the ire of the Evil Queen.

She attempts to get a huntsman to kill her, but after he is unable to do so, the Evil Queen disguises herself as an old hag and has Snow White bite into a poisoned apple, placing her into a sleep that only true love's kiss can wake her from. Thankfully, a Prince is able to wake the sleeping beauty and the pair live happily ever after.

Adriana was born in 1916 as the daughter of operatic singers Guido and Maria. She made her film debut in 1935 as a Dancing Doll in Naughty Marietta. However, global fame didn't follow the star, who mostly had bit parts for the rest of her career, although this did include the uncredited role of Juliet in The Wizard of Oz.

Her voice appeared in other Disney projects, including Donald's Ostrich and Donald's Off Day, and in 1994, she was awarded a Disney Legend for contributing to the legacy of the corporation.

The actress married four times, and she died from cancer at the age of 80 on 19 January 1997.

Perhaps one of the most recognisable Princesses is Cinderella. After her loving father dies, Cinderella is forced into a life of servitude for her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. When she is forcibly left behind ahead of a royal ball, her Fairy Godmother comes to the rescue. Although she meets and falls for Prince Charming, she flees before midnight, leaving behind only a glass slipper. When her foot fits perfectly, the Prince takes her hand and, as you might expect, they live happily ever after.

Cinderella was brought to life by actress and singer Ilene Woods, who was born on 5 May 1929. Ahead of the film, two of Ilene's friends had her sing tracks that would be used, and Walt Disney was so impressed, he offered her the role of the character.

Like Adriana, Ilene didn't follow her breakout role with any major parts, although she appeared in the likes of The Godfather and Mommie Dearest. She became a Disney Legend in 2003, despite having filed a lawsuit for royalties claims.

Ilene was married twice, including to jazz musician Ed Shaughnessy, and the actress was a mother to three children. Later in her life, she sadly developed Alzheimer's disease, and she eventually forgot that she had even played the beautiful character. She died from complications of the illness at the age of 81 on 1 July 2010.

It took 30 years after the release of Sleeping Beauty for there to be another Disney Princess, but in 1989, Ariel exploded onto the screen in The Little Mermaid. The film followed the mermaid, who was the daughter of King Triton, as she dreamed of becoming a human after falling for Prince Eric. Ariel foolishly makes a deal with Ursula to exchange her voice for a pair of legs to try and woo the royal. Although she fails to get the kiss in time, Eric fully falls for her, slays Ursula, and Ariel's father grants her wish to become a human.

Ariel was voiced by Jodi Benson, who made her professional debut in the film. Jodi has continued to collaborate with Disney on various projects, playing Barbie in Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3, Weebo in Flubber and Sam in Enchanted, while also providing voice work for several direct-to-video Disney films. She even made a cameo in the live-action version of The Little Mermaid, playing a market vendor. Jodi became a Disney Legend in 2011.

Jodi, now 64, has been married to fellow actor Ray Benson since 1984, and the couple share two children.

In Beauty and the Beast, Belle dreams of going further than her small village, much to the ire of other townsfolk, although she earns the affections of the arrogant Gaston. While rescuing her father, who is trapped by a horrific Beast, she is left in his enchanted castle. Belle learns to see past his outward appearance, falling for the man inside, and breaks a spell placed on him, transforming him back into Prince Adam.

Although Paige has limited her film and TV career mostly to portraying Belle, the star has had an incredible stage career, starring in the likes of The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Evita, Les Misérables and Peter Pan. She became a Disney Legend in 2011.

Paige, now 70, married actor Lew Resseguie in 1980, although the pair later divorced. She found love again with actor Michael Piontek, and they have been married since 1990.

As the daughter of Chief Powhatan, Pocahontas frequently immerses herself in the natural world surrounding her village. Her life is upended when English settlers, led by the greedy Governor Ratcliffe, arrive and she and settler John Smith must prevent the two cultures from destroying one another.

The role was played by Irene Bedard, a Native American actress who often plays Native American parts. She has appeared in the likes of Smoke Signals, Wildflowers, Longmire, The Mist, Songs My Brothers Taught Me and The Last Rodeo. During her career, she has won five awards, including for her work on The Agency and Into the West.

In 1993, the actress, now 58, married the musician Denny Wilson, and the couple welcomed a son. However, they split in 2012, with Irene alleging abuse, something that Denny has denied.

Although Mulan doesn't hail from noble blood, she wins the admiration of the Emperor of China when she joins the Chinese Army to protect her country from the Huns. Although she pretends to be a man, her true identity is later revealed, although she still saves the life of the Emperor, earning the praise of her countrymen.

Mulan was brought to life by Ming-Na Wen, and the actress secured several major parts following her breakout role, with her career flourishing on TV. She has played Dr. Jing-Mei Chen in ER, Ellen Yin in The Batman, Judge Linda Harris in Two and Half Men, Agent Melinda May in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Fennec Shand in various Star Wars series. She became a Disney Legend in 2019.

The star, now aged 62, has been married to Eric Michael Zee since 1995, and the pair share two children.

After nearly a decade of absence, Tiana became the next Disney Princess following the release of The Princess and the Frog. In the film, Tiana desperately tries to open her own restaurant. While attending a party thrown by her best friend, Charlotte, she kisses Prince Naveen, who has been turned into a frog by the villainous witch doctor, Dr. Facilier, transforming her into one as well. After navigating the bayou, the pair are able to break the curse and ultimately fall for one another.

Anika has had an incredible career, consisting of roles in Company, Assassination Nation, Mufasa: The Lion King, The Good Wife, Bates Motel and The Quad. She has also appeared in Broadway musicals like A Raisin in the Sun and Uncle Vanya. The star became a Disney Legend in 2011.

Anika, now 53, has been married to actor Jason Dirden since 2022, with Colman Domingo officiating for the happy couple.

Merida is the only Pixar Princess, and she appeared in Brave. Like many other princesses, Merida strives to be different than what is expected of royalty and after venting to a witch, her mother is transformed into a bear. Merida must reverse the incantation while also protecting her mother from a grisly fate.

Kelly was a well-established actress when she took on the role, after making her film debut in Trainspotting, and she has since appeared in T2 Trainspotting, Goodbye Christopher Robin, Operation Mincemeat, Giri/Haji and Dept. Q. Line of Duty fans will also recognise the actress as having played DCI Jo Davidson in the show's sixth series.

The star, now 50, married Travis bass player Dougie Payne in 2003, although they separated in 2017. The former couple share two children.

Moana tells the story of the daughter of Chief Tui who sets out across the ocean to restore the Heart of Te Fiti. During her voyage, she's joined by demigod Maui, alongside her pig, Pua, and chicken, HeiHei.

Auli'i, now aged 25, made her film debut as the titular character and has since starred in the likes of All Together Now, Mean Girls, Moana 2 and Rise. The star also has an impressive stage career, including in The Little Mermaid, Evita and Cabaret.

The latest Disney Princess is Raya, the daughter of Chief Benja, the leader of Kumandra. When the ancient evil, known as the Druun, starts to threaten the land, Raya embarks on a journey to find the last dragon, Sisu, in order to repel the threat.

Kelly Marie Tran was already known to Disney when she played Rose Tico in The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. The 37-year-old has since appeared in The Young Wife, The Wedding Banquet and Control Freak.