So we know that most movie stars have great smiles thanks to either their genes or modern dentistry, but what about the stars of the animated screen? Well, they have great smiles thanks to their creators (or bad smiles if they were drawn that way). Here’s a look at some of the animated world’s pearliest whites.
Aladdin
Released on November 25, 1992, Disney’s Aladdin was the most successful film of 1992, earning over $217 million in revenue in the United States, and over $504 million worldwide. The star of the same name also boasts one of the best cartoon smiles around. Voiced by Scott Weinger, the thief with a heart of gold also has a million-dollar smile.
Ariel (The Little Mermaid)
Based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, the young mermaid becomes dissatisfied with underwater life and dreams of becoming human. Another Disney hit, the animated version was released in late 1989, and Disney spend more money and resources on production of the animated film than they had in decades. Ariel’s body type and personality were supposedly based upon Alyssa Milano, who was then starring on TV’s Who’s the Boss?
Homer Simpson (D’oh!)
Homer Simpson is one of the most recognized cartoon characters in one of television’s longest running series. He is voiced by Dan Castellaneta and first appeared on television, along with the rest of his family, in The Tracey Ullman Show short “Good Night” in 1987. Homer was created and designed by cartoonist Matt Groening, who named the character after his father, Homer Groening.After appearing for three seasons on The Tracey Ullman Show, the Simpson family got their own series that debuted December 17, 1989.
Garfield
Garfield first came to life in a comic strip that was first published in 1978. Created by Jim Davis, the comic chronicles the life of Garfield the cat, his owner, Jon, and Jon’s dog, Odie. Known for hating Mondays and being overweight, when Garfield does smile, he’s got a mouth full of great looking teeth. Not bad for a cat! The comic strip held the Guinness World Record for being the world’s most widely syndicated comic.
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