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Who are the best Disney villains?
We all love Disney movies, don't we? We can all agree that Disney has given us magical movie moments that are hard to forget. With its long list of amazing fairy tales and iconic storylines that just seem to pile up, there is no question that Disney princesses and heroes take on the spotlight more often than not. Remember the phenomenon that is 'Frozen' as well as timeless classics like 'The Little Mermaid' and 'Snow White'? Who isn't even familiar with such flick's heroines? Behind every Disney story though is a Disney villain that adds depth in a story. Without these much-hated villains, would our iconic Disney princesses' triumphs get sweeter? Just imagine Ariel without Ursula, or Simba without Scar.
They may come in all forms and looks just like unforgiving stepmothers, underworld deities or even unassuming witches but all of them may just be as evil as the others. And yes, we all truly adore and appreciate the good heroes that teach us lessons but it might be due time to recognize the most iconic Disney villains that have done their part to torment our favorites. We may hate them all we want but they add flavor and spice to the best Disney movies ever created and without them, Disney princesses wouldn't be as iconic. Not all of them though are villains who can be loved like Maleficent but all of them have something to offer. Here are the best Disney villains who you might have really hated or you might not even have heard of.
Maleficent
Maleficent is the villain of Disney's 1959 film Sleeping Beauty. She was voiced by Eleanor Audley and played by Angelina Jolie in the 2014 remake. She is an evil fairy who curses King Stefan's daughter Aurora for not being invited to her christening.
Hades
Hades is the antagonist of the 1997 movie Hercules. He is based on the Greek god of the underworld and was voiced by James Woods. He is a wisecracking, constantly irritated diety who plots to overthrow the Olympian gods, especially his brother Zeus.
Claude Frollo
Judge Claude Frollo, simply known as Frollo, is a fictional character in the 1996 Disney animated film The Hunchback of Notre Dame. He is a ruthless and bigoted judge who after a series of tragic events becomes the reluctant caretaker of the deformed Quasimodo. Moreover, he uses his position in favor of himself and persecutes those he thinks are inferior. This character was voiced by the late Tony Jay.
Scar
Scar (real name Taka) is the villain of Disney's 1994 film The Lion King and was voiced by Jeremy Irons. He is the younger brother of Mufasa, the king of the Pride Lands, but when Mufasa's son Simba was born, the embittered lion murdered him.
Ursula
Ursula first came out in Disney's 1989 film The Little Mermaid. This sea witch was vanquished by King Triton and forced to live in a sea cave, where she lures and manipulates merpeople including Ariel, the little mermaid herself. She is bad and does everything by the book, and then she makes sure things go the way she wants them to even if it means turning into a human for a while, which she did.
Lady Tremaine
Lady Tremaine, more famously known as the Wicked Stepmother, is the villain of the 1950 film Cinderella. She was voiced by Eleanor Audley and played by Cate Blanchett in the 2015 remake. She is selfish & cruel and psychologically abused Cinderella.
Cruella De Vil
Cruella De Vil is completely selfish, materialistic and just plain mean. As the main antagonist of the 1961 film 101 Dalmatians, she was voiced by Betty Lou Gerson and played by Glenn Close in the 1996 remake. She is bad for so many reasons but this insane fashionista, at the back of her head, plots to skin 99 Dalmatian puppies to make a fur coat.
The Evil Queen
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the baddest Disney villain of them all? Quite possibly, it would have to be Grimhilde, the original Evil Queen. With her ordering the murder of her own stepdaughter and eventually carrying the plan out herself, she is definitely made of evil. Transforming into an old woman all because her mirror says Snow White is fairer? This is proof of her vanity and cruelty that only a few can compare to.
Mother Gothel
Mother Gothel from 2010's Tangled will do anything to keep Rapunzel locked up in the tower. This alone makes her a bad villain. Gothel can keep all the power of her kidnapped prisoner’s golden hair to herself. Though she is intelligent, quite stylish and charming, she’s also extremely selfish and manipulative. So, mothers may not know best all the time after all.
Queen of Hearts
We may not want to live under her rule, but we sure do enjoy watching this evil queen’s antics. The Queen of Hearts is the main antagonist of the 1951 animated film, Alice in Wonderland. She is one of the most overtly tyrannical Disney villains. Played by Helena Bonham Carter in 2010's remake, she has a certain charm to her evilness which makes her quite likable.
Gaston
Gaston is the villain of the 1991 film Beauty and the Beast. He was voiced by Richard White and played by Luke Evans in the 2017 remake. He is a handsome but ridiculously conceited hunter who is determined to marry Belle, whatever it takes.
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- #1May 24, 2019"This is a no-brainer. The Mistress of Darkness is the number 1 Disney villain of all time. In the original Sleeping Beauty, she was like a sexy female Satan, strutting around like some green Naomi Campbell, crashing christenings and cursing babies. Angelina Jolie's portrayal in the remake declawed the character by giving her a backstory. Maleficent was evil incarnate! She doesn't need to be humanized! In spite of that awful remake, Maleficent is still the undisputed Queen of Disney villains. "
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Maleficent - #2May 24, 2019"Judge Frollo is the most dangerous of all Disney villains because he's oblivious to the fact that he's actually evil. He hides behind a mask of righteousness and is an unrepentant hypocrite. He almost drowned Quasimodo when he was a baby, right after murdering his mom! And let's not even start with his song Hellfire. I cannot stand how he was trying to say it was Esmeralda's fault he was having carnal desires. His death by fire was so satisfying and ironic. Hallelujah!"
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Claude Frollo - #3October 25, 2019"The most fabulous of female Disney villains, this voluptuous aquatic drag queen loves tricking gullible merfolk with unfair deals and gets away with it. Whenever I go to a karaoke bar with my friends I always sing "Poor Unfortunate Souls" while shaking my titties. I love Ursula so much. Too bad she got skewered like giant calamari. 😢"
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Ursula - #4May 24, 2019"Scar is probably the most devious and deliciously awful Disney baddie ever. Jeremy Iron's vocal performance was INCREDIBLE. His voice oozes wounded pride and snark. He knows he's no alpha (he was probably treated like the runt of the litter when he was a cub) so he has to get by with his wits. Never trust a lion with a British accent!"
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Scar - #5May 24, 2019"The funniest Disney villain ever. Hades being eternally mad with his dumb minions is comedy gold. James Woods nails Hades' bored god demeanor. He's my favorite Disney villain and the best thing about Hercules, which is saying something considering the movie is full of funny characters. "
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Hades - #6October 25, 2019"Cruella de Vil is a nasty piece of work. Murdering puppies for a coat? Oh, the sacrifices one has to make to look fabulous. She's clearly insane but you have to admit, she has style. Miranda Priestly and Anna Wintour who? Cruella is the baddest b***h of them all!"
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Cruella De Vil - #7May 24, 2019"Honestly, I really hate the wicked stepmother. She was so f*****g awful towards Cinderella! If you think Disney movies will make you feel good, think again. My blood boiled the entire time this c*nt was onscreen. 😡"
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Lady Tremaine - #8October 25, 2019"I say Cruela because in Decendants 1/2 she is a dog lover and she is Carlos's mom and he is Cameron boyce (R.I.P) and she is tots funny so Yah all yall are wrong if you didn't pick Carlos or cruela"
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Cruella De Vil - #9December 2, 2019"Very underrated Disney Villain but very intriguing. Tangled is also one of the best recent Disney movies tbh"
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Mother Gothel - #10October 3, 2019"favorite movie always enjoy watching it and look forward to the upcoming release maleficent two."
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Maleficent - #11December 2, 2019"Epic Disney villain! I've always thought that she is one of the baddest one ever created"
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The Evil Queen - #12May 24, 2019"Funniest Disney villain ever. Gaston is so incredibly narcissistic it's hilarious. 😂"
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Gaston - #13December 2, 2019"Who doesn't love this Disney villain? I love the Helena Bonham Carter role as well"
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Queen of Hearts
| Rank | Answers | Type | Votes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maleficent | Characters | 29 | Paid |
| 2 | Hades | Characters | 11 | Paid |
| 3 | Claude Frollo | Characters | 3 | Paid |
| 4 | Scar | Characters | 2 | Paid |
| 5 | Ursula | Characters | 1 | Paid |
| 6 | Lady Tremaine | Characters | 1 | Paid |
| 7 | Cruella De Vil | Characters | 0 | Paid |
| 8 | The Evil Queen | Characters | 0 | Paid |
| 9 | Mother Gothel | Characters | 0 | Paid |
| 10 | Queen of Hearts | Characters | 0 | Paid |