RUMOR: Disney Says Sabrina Carpenter “Too Pretty” To Play Rapunzel in Live Action Tangled Remake

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Even before filming has begun, Disney’s planned live-action version of Tangled is facing some controversy. Recent rumors suggest singer and actress Sabrina Carpenter was considered for the role of Rapunzel.

Rumors are spreading about why the pop star, who previously appeared on Disney Channel, might not be getting the famous part. A recent post on X (formerly Twitter) has sparked a lot of discussion and is making people question what Disney is looking for in an actor for this role – perhaps more than Disney wanted.

Disney Rejected Sabrina Carpenter for Being “Too Pretty”

The online discussion started when @MyTimeToShineHello, a source for industry news, posted on X about having inside information on who was being cast in the Rapunzel movie.

Sabrina Carpenter was considered for the live-action Rapunzel in a new Disney movie, but executives thought she was too conventionally attractive for the role and were looking for someone who appeared more relatable. Bella Hadid also tried out for the part, but wasn’t selected.

— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) November 20, 2025

According to a recent post, Sabrina Carpenter was considered for the live-action Tangled movie and met with Disney about playing Rapunzel. However, Disney reportedly thought she was too attractive for the role and decided to look for someone with a more common appearance.

The post also mentioned that supermodel Bella Hadid tried out for the role, but wasn’t selected.

Although rumors circulated that Bella Hadid tried out for the role, Gigi Hadid recently shared in a Vogue article that she was the one who auditioned for Rapunzel. Gigi explained she even took singing lessons while working during fashion month to get ready, knowing Disney would probably cast someone with professional singing experience.

It’s possible that both Hadid sisters auditioned, only Gigi has confirmed her involvement.

Disney and Carpenter haven’t officially said anything, so all we know right now comes from unofficial sources and reports, not confirmed statements from the studio.

Despite this, the internet is full of people choosing sides in the debate. Many fans quickly noted the flawed reasoning behind dismissing a popular actress simply because of her looks. Some see this as the studio creating its own problems, especially since it’s already facing difficulties with several other projects.

Disney Reportedly Looked at Multiple Names Before the Rumor Surfaced

Many fans hoped Sabrina Carpenter would be cast as Rapunzel, thanks to her singing talent and previous experience with Disney. Actress Florence Pugh was also a popular choice within the industry, as she’s worked with Disney on other films.

Rumors are now circulating that Disney is also considering someone from the show The White Lotus, but their identity hasn’t been officially revealed.

Basically, who gets cast in projects is unpredictable and seems to depend on hidden factors—many of which are now becoming known.

After the success of Lilo & Stitch, Disney quickly began working on Tangled. This happened because Snow White had failed to do well in theaters, and the production of Tangled had been temporarily stopped. Because of this history, choosing the right actors for roles has become a particularly careful process for the studio.

Where Things Stand Now

Here’s what is verifiably known:

  • Sabrina Carpenter did reportedly meet with Disney.
  • An X insider claims Disney thought she was “too pretty.”
  • No actress has been officially selected for Rapunzel.
  • Disney has not commented on any casting decisions.

It’s still unclear if Sabrina Carpenter is no longer being considered for the role of Rapunzel, or if this is just another internet rumor.

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2025-11-21 17:57