Jodi Benson Shares How Daughter Delaney Follows Her Own Path as Ariel
Jodi Benson, beloved voice of Ariel in Disney’s 1989 classic The Little Mermaid, is celebrating her daughter’s growing success on stage.
Jodi is proud of her daughter’s journey and wants fans to know that Delaney Benson is blazing her own trail.
Creating Her Own Path
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Delaney, 24, joined her parents and brother at this year’s New York Comic Con. A singer, dancer, and actress, she recently played Ariel for Area Stage in Miami, Florida, from July 11 to August 4, 2024.
“She’s doing her own path, own journey, so it’s really wonderful,” Jodi, 64, said during the Voices of The Little Mermaid panel at New York Comic Con on October 11.
Jodi Benson
Jodi originally voiced Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, its sequel, prequel, and television series spin-off. She has also appeared in numerous related works.
The actress even made a cameo in the 2023 live-action remake.
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Jodi is excited to pass on the legacy and reflected on the milestone in a heartfelt social media post:
“When Delaney was 4 years old, I brought her up on stage with me during my concert… I asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up. She very quickly and confidently took the mic out of my hand and said, ‘I want to be Ariel when my Mommy dies!’”
Years later, Jodi proudly wrote, “You made her your very own… You infused your joy, your humor, your passion, and your love into every moment of her story. I was and am so incredibly proud of you.”
The original Ariel and her daughter now share a legacy and unique connection that bridges generations of Disney fans!
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