Mother Gothel of the film's villain based solely on the expectation that the unfamiliar experience would be "fun". Almost immediately, Murphy developed a strong liking towards Gothel because of the character's complexity. Known for her award-winning Broadway performances, Murphy prepared herself for her "Tangled "audition similar to the way in which the actress would have prepared for a Broadway audition. Refusing to rely solely on her voice, Murphy also provided Gothel with an additional background that "flush[ed] out the moments beyond what we see in the film." Although Greno and Howard had already held Murphy in high regard as "a spectacular singer",
Melissa Disney (a parody of Britney Spears) in "". She appeared in actress Lake Bell's directorial debut, "In a World...," a movie about voice artists. Disney appears in the film as the character Melinda Chisney. Disney is married to actor and writer Ryan Paul James. They were married on October 15, 2010, in San Diego, CA. Disney won a Key Art Award for voicing the "Gone in 60 Seconds" movie trailer. Melissa Disney Melissa Disney (born November 20, 1970) is an Emmy-nominated American actress, voice actress, singer-songwriter, writer, and film producer. Her best known role to date was as the voice of