- “Rapunzel, before I met your father, I was so much like you. I had no idea what I was supposed to do in this world. So I went out and found my own way.”
- ―Arianna to Rapunzel
Queen Arianna is a supporting character in Disney's 2010 animated film, Tangled. She is Rapunzel's birth mother and wife of King Frederic, with whom she rules Corona alongside.
Appearance[]
Arianna bears a striking resemblance to her daughter; near-identical, bright green eyes, with similar facial features. She, along with Frederic, also share Rapunzel's brown hair (after it was cut). Arianna's hair almost reaches her waist. It is parted in the same way as Rapunzel's is, and the upper layer is tied back neatly in a sort of updo.
Personality[]
In Tangled, Arianna is shown to love her daughter and her husband dearly: when Rapunzel is born, she smiles adoringly, cuddling and picking her up. She then silently comforts her husband on the day of the lantern festival, gently touching his face when he cries. These scenes show that she is caring, supportive, and kindly. She is also shown to be very accepting, immediately welcoming Eugene into the royal family upon realizing he was partially responsible for her daughter's return.
Arianna's personality is slightly expanded in Tangled: Before Ever After, where her loving and supportive nature is emphasized by her way of raising Rapunzel — especially compared to her husband. Unlike the paranoid Frederic who fears for Rapunzel's safety nearly every waking moment, Arianna simply relishes in having a complete family once more. She also sympathizes with Rapunzel's longing to learn more about the world, and herself, and encourages her to do just that. Gentle and soft-spoken, Arianna quickly established herself as someone Rapunzel can confide in during times of uncertainty.
In regards to Rapunzel and Frederic's somewhat strained relationship, Arianna advises Frederic to lower his defenses and trust that their daughter will prevail as a wise ruler when her time comes. She openly believes the idea that teenagers are a rather complex age-group that requires patience and understanding from the parent, to properly develop; this would explain why her methods of raising Rapunzel are considerably less controversial, compared to her husband, despite the fact that they both love their daughter, immensely.
It is shown later that she and Rapunzel have developed a deep mother-daughter bond. In "Fitzherbert P.I., Arianna gave motherly wisdom about how Rapunzel should best portray herself in her royal portrait, explaining that people aren't defined by what they can do, but by who they are and the people they love; in response, Rapunzel painted the portrait, herself, which depicted the princess with her mother.
Disney History[]
Tangled[]
At a young age, Arianna lived her life as an adventurer, exploring remote continents, besting violent storms and helping local villagers restore their worn homes to find her calling. At some point, she would meet Frederic, marry him, and assume the role of queen.
When she is introduced in the film, Arianna is a beloved monarch who rules the kingdom with grace and wisdom. But when she was expecting her firstborn daughter, Arianna fell ill. To save her, the guards harvested a magical flower with healing properties and made a remedy for the Queen. Arianna is healed, and soon after gives birth to a golden-haired daughter who unbeknownst to her had inherited the flower's magic.