Watch out now... adding to her continuing list of accomplishments, H.E.R. is now a Disney Princess.
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The Oscar and Grammy winning singer will play the lead role of Belle in ABC's upcoming live action/musical of Beauty and the Beast.
She expressed her gratefulness in a press statement:
"I have always wanted to be a Disney princess, and I get to work with two wonderful directors, Hamish Hamilton and my favorite, Jon M. Chu. It is very surreal, and I couldn't be more grateful."
The special will celebrate the film's 30th anniversary and feature never before seen musical performances.
H.E.R's casting is historic as it marks the first time an Afro Filipina woman will play the iconic role on-screen.
She's pulling double duty serving as a producer alongside Jon M. Chu with Hamish Hamilton (The Little Mermaid Live) directing.
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th celebration will air on Dec 15 and stream on Disney+ the following day.
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