Divine Inspiration
We all know Ursula as one of the most iconic Disney villains of all time. Her heavily arched brows, her fashion, and her louder-than-life personality make this sea witch from The Little Mermaid all the more memorable. She might also seem very familiar to some, for good reason. Ursula was directly influenced by legendary drag performer Divine.
It turns out Divine’s memorable personality and fashion inspired more people than just John Waters! Although Divine wasn’t alive to see Ursula’s show-stopping debut, her friends say that she would have loved the character. One of Disney’s original villain ideas was a manta ray inspired by Joan Collins of Dynasty fame. We’re glad they went with a more iconic influence, personally.