It helps that unlike one of the original animators of The Lion King, she hasn’t felt slighted by Disney.
The production has enjoyed positive responses, particularly from Hollywood stars who are excited about what Disney could potentially do with the classic story.
Benson easily could have been salty about the project, but instead she fully supports Disney’s partiality toward live-action reworkings.
One of these proponents is original Ariel voice actress Jodi Benson, who came forth to express her excitement.