Disney has done a great job of portraying perfectly main characters from princesses to little girls or boys with their interesting adventures. For example, Elsa is transformed from a little princess always being ashamed of her unusual talent to becoming a confident, brave queen. It’s so wonderful, isn’t it? But today, we just talk about the great best friend those heroes have. No matter if the sidekick is a human, animal, or even an enchanted creature, our favorite main protagonist would never have achieved their dreams, found their true love, defeated the villains, or reached their “happily ever after” without the help of their friends.
You might be surprised at how selfless, loyal, and supportive unconditionally they have been of your favorite characters. We’ve made a ranking list of beloved supporting Disney characters that are voted by normal people.
#13 Fairy Godmother in “Cinderella”
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Fairy Godmother just appears for several scenes in the movie series “Cinderella”. She is the main factor that gives Cinderella a chance to live out her dream. Thanks to her support, our princess catches the eye of the prince and then enjoys a glamorous life.
#12 Madame Adelaide Bonfamille in “The Aristocats”
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The lady is gorgeous, funny, and incredibly caring to her cat Duchess and her three kittens. She establishes a charity foundation to house all the stray cats in Paris. She is also willing to leave her huge fortune to her cats when she dies.
#11 Gramma Tala in “Moana”
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Gramma Tala helps Moana start her journey to finding herself and her connection to the sea. She is spirited and independent. She tells Moana the stories of her people and cultures that help inspire her.
#10 Seven Dwarfs from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”
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Snow White is so lucky when making friends with the seven dwarfs. They help her escape from the evil queen and then sing and dance with her to distract her from feeling scared. Even when she dies, they keep her safe in the most gorgeous glass coffin until the prince comes.
#9 Jiminy Cricket from “Pinocchio”
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Jiminy Cricket is Pinocchio’s best friend. He is so
funny and stylish. He helps the puppet-turned-real-boy stay on the right path. Although sometimes he loses his patience with Pinocchio, he always comes back to help him fulfill his dream of becoming a real boy.
#8 Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather in “Sleeping Beauty”
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The heart-warming fairies volunteer to raise Aurora in a hidden cottage to keep her safe. When the princess is cursed, they place the entire kingdom under the sleeping spell and help Prince Phillip defeat Maleficent.
#7 Meeko in “Pocahontas”
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Meeko is a raccoon and the best Pocahontas animal friend. Despite being mischievous and sly, he is so funny and kind. He is seen with Flit who makes him annoying.
#6 Timon and Pumbaa in “The Lion King”
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Timon and Pumbaa are certainly the best friends you wish for when feeling pessimistic. They teach Simba one of the most iconic songs in Disney history “Hakuna Matata” and always make him laugh. They also assist him to defeat Scar to become King of Pride Rock.
#5 Lottie in “The Princess and the Frog”
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Lottie and Tiana’s friendship is a truly inspirational story. They are always best friends from childhood to adulthood. Despite her wealth, she treats Tiana as her sibling. She gives Tiana a great sum of money to cater to her costume ball, so Tiana can buy her own restaurant. She is also supportive of Tiana marrying Prince Naveen.
#4 Tinkerbell in “Peter Pan”
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Although Tinkerbell was always jealous of Wendy which made her do some crazy things, we can’t deny her kindness. She supports Peter Pan unconditionally and is one of the main elements helping him defeat Caption pirate Hook.
#3 Sebastian in “The Little Mermaid”
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Sebastian seems to be negative always because he is trying to protect Ariel from harm. When the princess trades her voice for human legs, he encourages prince Eric to kiss her, ultimately helping her find true love.
#2 Olaf in "Frozen"
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Olaf is created by Elsa on the night of the accident when Elsa stormed off and made an ice palace in the forest. He has a positive attitude and hilarious jokes. He helps Anna find her sister and makes her laugh along the way. Later, he tells Anna, "Some people are worth melting for," when she is worried about him sitting too close to the fire — which he was only doing to keep her warm and protect her from dying.
#1 Genie in “Aladdin”
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When it comes to Disney characters, there aren't many that tick every single box, except for the Genie. He is not only an amazing character but also has a big influence on Disney films more broadly. He is a great wingman who is so funny and kind. He is willing to break rules to save Aladin’s life.