<p>“The thing is, I was born brilliant,” Cruella de Vil says in the new live-action Disney prequel to 'One Hundred and One Dalmatians.' “Born bad. And a little bit mad.”</p>

<p>Not quite.</p>

<p>In her first incarnation, Cruella de Vil was a married woman with a cat.</p>

<p>Created by British playwright and children’s novelist Dodie Smith, Cruella was born in a 1956 children’s novel, 'The 101 Dalmatians.' Yes, the skunk hair and selfish nature were there from the start, but the original Cruella was more of a spoiled socialite than a Maleficent — at least outwardly — and conveyed a preternatural calm. She doused her food in pepper, was expelled from school for drinking ink, boasted of having the loudest car horn in London and was married to a wealthy furrier — though not for love, apparently.</p>

<p>She wanted unfettered access to as many fabulous fur coats as possible.</p>

<p>Through the years, the Cruella character has been featured in a number of adaptations, including two Disney animated films, an animated TV series, two live-action '101 Dalmatians' takes (in which she is portrayed by Glenn Close), a BBC audio drama, a stage musical, a young-adult book series and now the live-action origin story, 'Cruella,' with Emma Stone as the title character.</p>

<p>While the Dalmatians have always been a constant, Cruella has gotten more fabulous, funny and — dare we say it? — likable.</p>

<p>Though the headstrong heiress of Smith’s novel lacked the spiky charisma of Close’s domineering fashion designer or the sympathetic shadow of Stone’s tragically orphaned girl who breaks bad, Walt Disney found the character intriguing enough to enough to acquire the rights from Smith for a 1961 animated film — which produced an instantly recognizable theme song.</p>

<p>Marc Davis, who oversaw the animation of Cruella in 'One Hundred and One Dalmatians,' deserves credit for creating the on-screen standard, from Cruella’s disheveled hair and crazed temperament to her unhinged driving and long green cigarette holder, which was modeled on one of his own. He also gave her red lipstick and an exaggerated fur coat with a red lining (she’s a devil, remember?), while Bill Peet, who wrote the screenplay, axed her cat and husband from the story.</p>

<p>Richard Keen, a professor of psychology at Converse College in South Carolina who has studied the appeal of villains, said we’re drawn to Cruella in part because she is the character we are supposed to hate.</p>

<p>“If society generally tells us we should not root for a bad guy, then in effect, it is like a choice is being restricted,” he said, “increasing the likelihood that you will start to like that character more.”</p>

<p>He credits Close’s charismatic take with helping elevate Cruella’s reputation from a spiteful socialite to a pop-culture icon of haute, vindictive glamour. It also doesn’t hurt, he said, that she’s beautiful, unlike Disney villains like Ursula in 'The Little Mermaid' or the old hag in “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” who tend to be more repulsive than ravishing.</p>

<p>“When there are exceptions, such as when Glenn Close played Cruella, we may have a bias to root for them due to our expectations, developed from previous experiences, that the beautiful characters should win,” he said.</p>

<p>Unlike the novel’s wealthy, married heiress, or the animated film’s sinister, skulking puppy-napper, Close’s Cruella is a glamorous fashion magnate. She’s snobbish, independent and incredibly successful. And, for the first time, the true star of the film.</p>

<p>Until, of course, Stone came along and one-upped her. Stone’s young, careerist fashion designer, who nabs title billing in the new film, set in 1970s London, is the first incarnation of Cruella to get a PG-13 rating.</p>

<p>Stone’s Cruella is the youngest — and most sympathetic — take on the character yet. Sure, she lies, steals and hot-wires a luxury car, but she has a clear motive: revenge. And, as a lower-middle-class girl who becomes a rising fashion star by cleaning bathrooms and scrubbing floors, weirdly relatable.</p>

<p>It’s been a journey from a haughty, ink-drinking heiress to a character you can almost — almost — cheer for.</p>


“The thing is, I was born brilliant,” Cruella de Vil says in the new live-action Disney prequel to 'One Hundred and One Dalmatians.' “Born bad. And a little bit mad.

“The thing is, I was born brilliant,” Cruella de Vil says in the new live-action Disney prequel to 'One Hundred and One Dalmatians.' “Born bad. And a little bit mad.” Not quite. In her first incarnation, Cruella de Vil was a married woman with a cat. Created by British playwright and children’s novelist Dodie Smith, Cruella was born in a 1956 children’s novel, 'The 101 Dalmatians.' Yes, the skunk hair and selfish nature were there from the start, but the original Cruella was more of a spoiled socialite than a Maleficent — at least outwardly — and conveyed a preternatural calm. She doused her food in pepper, was expelled from school for drinking ink, boasted of having the loudest car horn in London and was married to a wealthy furrier — though not for love, apparently. She wanted unfettered access to as many fabulous fur coats as possible. Through the years, the Cruella character has been featured in a number of adaptations, including two Disney animated films, an animated TV series, two live-action '101 Dalmatians' takes (in which she is portrayed by Glenn Close), a BBC audio drama, a stage musical, a young-adult book series and now the live-action origin story, 'Cruella,' with Emma Stone as the title character. While the Dalmatians have always been a constant, Cruella has gotten more fabulous, funny and — dare we say it? — likable. Though the headstrong heiress of Smith’s novel lacked the spiky charisma of Close’s domineering fashion designer or the sympathetic shadow of Stone’s tragically orphaned girl who breaks bad, Walt Disney found the character intriguing enough to enough to acquire the rights from Smith for a 1961 animated film — which produced an instantly recognizable theme song. Marc Davis, who oversaw the animation of Cruella in 'One Hundred and One Dalmatians,' deserves credit for creating the on-screen standard, from Cruella’s disheveled hair and crazed temperament to her unhinged driving and long green cigarette holder, which was modeled on one of his own. He also gave her red lipstick and an exaggerated fur coat with a red lining (she’s a devil, remember?), while Bill Peet, who wrote the screenplay, axed her cat and husband from the story. Richard Keen, a professor of psychology at Converse College in South Carolina who has studied the appeal of villains, said we’re drawn to Cruella in part because she is the character we are supposed to hate. “If society generally tells us we should not root for a bad guy, then in effect, it is like a choice is being restricted,” he said, “increasing the likelihood that you will start to like that character more.” He credits Close’s charismatic take with helping elevate Cruella’s reputation from a spiteful socialite to a pop-culture icon of haute, vindictive glamour. It also doesn’t hurt, he said, that she’s beautiful, unlike Disney villains like Ursula in 'The Little Mermaid' or the old hag in “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” who tend to be more repulsive than ravishing. “When there are exceptions, such as when Glenn Close played Cruella, we may have a bias to root for them due to our expectations, developed from previous experiences, that the beautiful characters should win,” he said. Unlike the novel’s wealthy, married heiress, or the animated film’s sinister, skulking puppy-napper, Close’s Cruella is a glamorous fashion magnate. She’s snobbish, independent and incredibly successful. And, for the first time, the true star of the film. Until, of course, Stone came along and one-upped her. Stone’s young, careerist fashion designer, who nabs title billing in the new film, set in 1970s London, is the first incarnation of Cruella to get a PG-13 rating. Stone’s Cruella is the youngest — and most sympathetic — take on the character yet. Sure, she lies, steals and hot-wires a luxury car, but she has a clear motive: revenge. And, as a lower-middle-class girl who becomes a rising fashion star by cleaning bathrooms and scrubbing floors, weirdly relatable. It’s been a journey from a haughty, ink-drinking heiress to a character you can almost — almost — cheer for.

The surprising evolution of Cruella De Vil

<p>Emma Stone is in talks for her new villainous look in the 'Cruella' but there is one thing the Oscar winner had missed and also made it difficult for her to transform completely into Cruella de Vil's. &nbsp;<br />
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There are two things Cruella likes and also resembles her character, first her puppies and second her opera-length cigarette holder. &nbsp;Yet the Disney villain is ditching her favourite accessory in the recently released&nbsp;film 'Cruella'.</p>

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In an interview with The New York Times, the 32-year-old Oscar winner revealed that it was "difficult not to have" Cruella's iconic cigarette holder in her hand while filming. Although, the prop featured heavily in the original animated '101 Dalmatians' movie.<br />
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“That is not allowed in 2021,” Emma shared with the New York Times.<br />
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&nbsp;"We are not allowed to smoke onscreen in a Disney film. It was difficult to not have that cigarette holder… I was so excited to have that green plume of smoke in there, but it was not possible. I don’t want to promote smoking, but I’m also not trying to promote skinning puppies."<br />
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As per Variety, since 2015, Disney has pledged its movies will not “depict cigarette smoking in movies […] that are rated G, PG or PG-13,” unless it’s for historical accuracy or it portrays cigarette smoking unfavourably.</p>

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The much-talked movie&nbsp;tells the story of Cruella De Vil, the antagonist of the 1961 animated classic '101 Dalmatians'. The movie is set in 1970s London during the punk rock revolution and follows young grifter Estella (Stone), an ambitious, unfettered, and arguably unhinged designer determined to make a name for herself in the ruthless fashion business.&nbsp;<br />
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The events and revelation during the course of the film will see Estella embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable, and revenge-bent Cruella.<br />
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'Cruella'&nbsp;is now playing in theatres and is available on&nbsp;Disney+</p>


Emma Stone is in talks for her new villainous look in the 'Cruella' but there is one thing the Oscar winner had missed and also made it difficult for her to transform completely into Cruella de Vil's.

Emma Stone is in talks for her new villainous look in the 'Cruella' but there is one thing the Oscar winner had missed and also made it difficult for her to transform completely into Cruella de Vil's. There are two things Cruella likes and also resembles her character, first her puppies and second her opera-length cigarette holder. Yet the Disney villain is ditching her favourite accessory in the recently released film 'Cruella'. Emma Stone's daughter name has special connection with her family In an interview with The New York Times, the 32-year-old Oscar winner revealed that it was "difficult not to have" Cruella's iconic cigarette holder in her hand while filming. Although, the prop featured heavily in the original animated '101 Dalmatians' movie. “That is not allowed in 2021,” Emma shared with the New York Times. "We are not allowed to smoke onscreen in a Disney film. It was difficult to not have that cigarette holder… I was so excited to have that green plume of smoke in there, but it was not possible. I don’t want to promote smoking, but I’m also not trying to promote skinning puppies." As per Variety, since 2015, Disney has pledged its movies will not “depict cigarette smoking in movies […] that are rated G, PG or PG-13,” unless it’s for historical accuracy or it portrays cigarette smoking unfavourably. Emma Stone shoots down comparison between 'Cruella' and 'Joker' The much-talked movie tells the story of Cruella De Vil, the antagonist of the 1961 animated classic '101 Dalmatians'. The movie is set in 1970s London during the punk rock revolution and follows young grifter Estella (Stone), an ambitious, unfettered, and arguably unhinged designer determined to make a name for herself in the ruthless fashion business. The events and revelation during the course of the film will see Estella embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable, and revenge-bent Cruella. 'Cruella' is now playing in theatres and is available on Disney+

Here's why Emma Stone is not carrying Cruella's signature cigarette holder in the movie

<p>On&nbsp;Wednesday, Disney unveiled the first official poster of new film 'Cruella' which features Emma Stone in the titular role.&nbsp;<br />
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The film was announced in August 2019 and Disney had also unveiled the first look of the film which had Emma Stone sporting De Vil's iconic black-and-white hair along with smokey makeup and all-black attire. The still had Stone sporting a smug grin on her face as she held on to three leashes attached to Dalmatians.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hello, Cruel World. New Trailer Tomorrow. <a href="https://t.co/kWXxbjaF4b">pic.twitter.com/kWXxbjaF4b</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Here’s your first look at Emma Stone as Cruella de Vil in Disney's Cruella. The film, also starring Emma Thompson, Paul Walter Hauser, and Joel Fry, comes to theaters May 28, 2021. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/D23Expo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#D23Expo</a> <a href="https://t.co/rPcGHCtqfW">pic.twitter.com/rPcGHCtqfW</a></p>
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<p>The film is set to narrate Disney's classic '101 Dalmatians' in a new way- this time from the villain Cruella de Vil's perspective.&nbsp;<br />
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A year and a half later, Disney unveiled the first poster of the film which features a close-up shot of Stone who looks nothing like her usual self. Sporting heavy eye makeup, fans felt Stone looked a 'punk rock' version of Cruella.&nbsp;<br />
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Here have a look at some of the reactions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">There is only one actress that can play Cruella de Vil and Glenn Close was the perfect choice <a href="https://t.co/hru9y2rf7o">pic.twitter.com/hru9y2rf7o</a></p>
— ☁♥ Jazzy ♥☁ (@Jazzydeco) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jazzydeco/status/1361716196156923904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">if you are one of 101 dalmatians personally i think you should unionize</p>
— hunter harris (@hunteryharris) <a href="https://twitter.com/hunteryharris/status/1361710309770203140?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">same energy <a href="https://t.co/nYgFz5TTDH">pic.twitter.com/nYgFz5TTDH</a></p>
— keaton kilde (@keatonkildebell) <a href="https://twitter.com/keatonkildebell/status/1361717769553797130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">never forget that glenn close was *actually perfect* as cruella de vil <a href="https://t.co/LtF67hyi5S">pic.twitter.com/LtF67hyi5S</a></p>
— bkr (@bkrewind) <a href="https://twitter.com/bkrewind/status/1361708166497644544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">cruella after dying half of her hair white <a href="https://t.co/RTONwufXU5">pic.twitter.com/RTONwufXU5</a></p>
— Jordan (@JordanApps) <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanApps/status/1361715850781327360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 16, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>The film has been directed by Craig Gillespie of 'I, Tonya' fame. Disney has not revealed too much about the cast but the preview image released in 2019 had actors Paul Walter Hauser and Joel Fry behind Stone standing behind stone- presumably appearing as Jasper and Horace, De Vil's burglarizing sidekicks.<br />
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The film is slated to release in May 2021.&nbsp;</p>


On Wednesday, Disney unveiled the first official poster of new film 'Cruella' which features Emma Stone in the titular role. The film was announced in August 2019 and Disney had also unveiled the first look of the film which had Emma Stone sporting De Vil's iconic black-and-white hair along with smokey makeup and all-black attire.

On Wednesday, Disney unveiled the first official poster of new film 'Cruella' which features Emma Stone in the titular role. The film was announced in August 2019 and Disney had also unveiled the first look of the film which had Emma Stone sporting De Vil's iconic black-and-white hair along with smokey makeup and all-black attire. The still had Stone sporting a smug grin on her face as she held on to three leashes attached to Dalmatians. Hello, Cruel World. New Trailer Tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/kWXxbjaF4b — Disney (@Disney) February 16, 2021 × Here’s your first look at Emma Stone as Cruella de Vil in Disney's Cruella. The film, also starring Emma Thompson, Paul Walter Hauser, and Joel Fry, comes to theaters May 28, 2021. #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/rPcGHCtqfW — Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) August 24, 2019 × The film is set to narrate Disney's classic '101 Dalmatians' in a new way- this time from the villain Cruella de Vil's perspective. A year and a half later, Disney unveiled the first poster of the film which features a close-up shot of Stone who looks nothing like her usual self. Sporting heavy eye makeup, fans felt Stone looked a 'punk rock' version of Cruella. Here have a look at some of the reactions. There is only one actress that can play Cruella de Vil and Glenn Close was the perfect choice pic.twitter.com/hru9y2rf7o — ☁♥ Jazzy ♥☁ (@Jazzydeco) February 16, 2021 × if you are one of 101 dalmatians personally i think you should unionize — hunter harris (@hunteryharris) February 16, 2021 × same energy pic.twitter.com/nYgFz5TTDH — keaton kilde (@keatonkildebell) February 16, 2021 × never forget that glenn close was *actually perfect* as cruella de vil pic.twitter.com/LtF67hyi5S — bkr (@bkrewind) February 16, 2021 × cruella after dying half of her hair white pic.twitter.com/RTONwufXU5 — Jordan (@JordanApps) February 16, 2021 × The film has been directed by Craig Gillespie of 'I, Tonya' fame. Disney has not revealed too much about the cast but the preview image released in 2019 had actors Paul Walter Hauser and Joel Fry behind Stone standing behind stone- presumably appearing as Jasper and Horace, De Vil's burglarizing sidekicks. The film is slated to release in May 2021.

Disney releases new poster of 'Cruella' featuring Emma Stone; Twitter can't stop talking about it

<p>As Disney announced a slate of new films that are under the pipeline, they revealed the first look of film featuring Emma Stone as one of the greatest villains there ever was, Cruella de Vil.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Disney shared the first look of the actress as the iconic villain at the D23 Expo. While Stone could not attend the event, she shared a video message for her team as she appeared on the look with three dalmatians on leash as she looks into the camera with sass and style. She was heard saying, “Since you’re such huge Disney fans, we wanted to let you know a bit about the story,” and added, “1970’s set in London, it’s punk rock”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Stone can be seen with short permed hair with de Vil’s signature black and white colour-blocked hairstyle. She sports a black leather checkered jacket as two men stand in the background.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The film also stars Emma Thompson.</p>

<p>Cruella first appeared in 1961’s animated feature ‘101 Dalmatians’, in which she kidnaps dalmatian puppies with an aim to use their fur to make coats. The character was voiced by Betty Lou Gerson in the animated version. Glenn Close played the villain in a 1996 live-action reboot and its 2000 sequel, ‘102 Dalmatians’.</p>

<p>The film will be directed by Craig Gillespie and is slated to release in 2021.</p>


As Disney announced a slate of new films that are under the pipeline, they revealed the first look of film featuring Emma Stone as one of the greatest villains there ever was, Cruella de Vil.

As Disney announced a slate of new films that are under the pipeline, they revealed the first look of film featuring Emma Stone as one of the greatest villains there ever was, Cruella de Vil. Disney shared the first look of the actress as the iconic villain at the D23 Expo. While Stone could not attend the event, she shared a video message for her team as she appeared on the look with three dalmatians on leash as she looks into the camera with sass and style. She was heard saying, “Since you’re such huge Disney fans, we wanted to let you know a bit about the story,” and added, “1970’s set in London, it’s punk rock”. Stone can be seen with short permed hair with de Vil’s signature black and white colour-blocked hairstyle. She sports a black leather checkered jacket as two men stand in the background. Here’s your first look at Emma Stone as Cruella de Vil in Disney's Cruella. The film, also starring Emma Thompson, Paul Walter Hauser, and Joel Fry, comes to theaters May 28, 2021. #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/KqxJ0yMYQ3 — Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) August 24, 2019 × The film also stars Emma Thompson. Cruella first appeared in 1961’s animated feature ‘101 Dalmatians’, in which she kidnaps dalmatian puppies with an aim to use their fur to make coats. The character was voiced by Betty Lou Gerson in the animated version. Glenn Close played the villain in a 1996 live-action reboot and its 2000 sequel, ‘102 Dalmatians’. The film will be directed by Craig Gillespie and is slated to release in 2021.

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