Jodi Benson quotes

Jodi Benson is an American actress and singer, best known as the voice of Ariel in Disney’s "The Little Mermaid." Her work in animation and on Broadway has earned her critical acclaim and a devoted fan base. She continues to inspire audiences with her iconic performances and contributions to family entertainment. Here are 15 of her quotes:

I think good entertainment makes you feel something... it can be a variety of different feelings.

Jodi Benson

I think God must have had something in mind for me that was not on my radar when I first started out in New York. Back then, doing animated voices meant your career was done - it was looked down upon.

Jodi Benson

For me, I was able to make that statement of faith early on when my career began, so there weren't really a lot of surprises. People around me knew where my husband Ray and I stood as far as my faith went.

Jodi Benson

I've done a variety of projects in different areas of the entertainment industry.

Jodi Benson

The thing that I enjoy about animation is the fact that it is unbridled, and there are no boundaries; when you are in the room, you don't have to focus on your clothing, make-up, hair, your choreography or your blocking; you really do have total freedom.

Jodi Benson

I am blessed to perform in the studio and on the concert stage.

Jodi Benson

'The Little Mermaid' changed my life.

Jodi Benson

I was doing a Broadway musical called 'Smile' with Howard Ashman and Marvin Hamlisch in 1984/5 when it abruptly closed. Howard was in the middle of pre-production for 'The Little Mermaid,' so he kindly invited all the girls in our cast to audition for the film.

Jodi Benson

Connecting with the kids is a great joy for me. I love meeting them backstage or at a signing event. I am overwhelmed when I meet kids who struggle with terminal illnesses.

Jodi Benson

Well, for me, I was able to make that statement of faith early on when my career began, so there weren't really a lot of surprises. People around me knew where my husband Ray and I stood as far as my faith went. When you establish that early on in your career it makes it so much easier than trying to re-invent it or having to restate your faith each new opportunity that comes ahead.

Jodi Benson

I am really committed to my faith journey and I am committed to my family. My husband and I have been married for almost 30 years and we homeschool our kids. We have a different working-out-of the-box family, but we do make it work, obviously with God's grace and we are very grateful for that.” Are there any drawbacks from not living in New York or L. A.? "Sometimes it can be a little bit lonely because we are the only family that we know that is in the entertainment industry, homeschools and is faith-based [while trying] to maintain some sort of ‘regular life' so to speak in the midst of the crazy stuff. It is a little bit different I think. Sometimes we feel like we are the Lone Rangers, but this is where God has us and this is his calling for right now, for this season. We do it with joy and with integrity.

Jodi Benson

I was the original voice of Mattel's Barbie for an '80s claymation workout video.

Jodi Benson

I grew up with 'Cinderella.' So that was my go-to Disney film, definitely. It was princess-related, and coming from a smaller area in Illinois and wanting to do something greater than myself in Broadway, that was a film that I could really relate to.

Jodi Benson