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24-year-old 'Moana' star Auli'i Cravalho got her family off food stamps and bought mom a house with Disney paycheck
When Auli'i Cravalho was cast in Disney's "Moana," the teen and her mom were living on food stamps. Cravalho, who voices the titular chieftan's daughter in "Moana," said in a recent interview with "People" that the pair were squeezed into a one-bedroom apartment in the Hawaiian city of Mililani when she got her big break.
‘Moana’ Star Auli’i Cravalho Reveals She Grew Up On Food Stamps
Auli’i Cravalho’s breakout role as "Moana" was a transformative moment for both her budding career and her family’s journey.
‘Moana 2’ Star Auliʻi Cravalho Spills On Her Sweet Gift To Mom Who Gave Her ‘Everything’
Cravalho, who voices Moana, said her mother is now “happily retired” since her star role in the first film. Auliʻi Cravalho — the voice behind the title character of the animated film “Moana 2” — recently revealed the big way she showed love to her mother, Puanani Cravalho, after the release of the first movie in 2016.
‘This Is The First Time In Disney History’: Moana 2’s Auli’i Cravalho Tells Us About Her Disney Princess’s Historic Accomplishment, And What It Means To Her
But something that I wasn’t expecting to appreciate so much about Moana 2 is getting the chance to see the animated character grow and mature. When CinemaBlend spoke to the princess’s voice actress, Auli’i Cravalho,
Auliʻi Cravalho bought her mom a house with Moana earnings after growing up on food stamps
Moana 2 star Auli’i Cravalho has revealed she bought her mom a house after the first film in the franchise aired in 2016. The 24-year-old, who rose to fame as the voice of the Polynesian chieftess in the Walt Disney animated movie, opened up about how she’s thanked her family for their support amid her success.
What do ‘Moana 2’ and ‘Cabaret’ have in common? Auli‘i Cravalho
The 24-year-old actress can simultaneously be seen on Broadway as Sally Bowles and on-screen reprising her animated Disney princess.
Auliʻi Cravalho Opens Up About Full-Circle Moment Buying Her Mom a House After Moana Success: 'So Grateful' (Exclusive)
Moana' and 'Moana 2' star Auliʻi Cravalho tells PEOPLE that she bought her mother, Puanani, a house after the Polynesian-inspired Disney movie changed the Hawaii native's life overnight: 'She's happil
Beyond ‘Moana’: Auliʻi Cravalho Reflects on Finding Her Way After Disney Princess Stardom
Auliʻi Cravalho reflects on what "Moana" has meant to her, and how she continues to try and challenge herself in other roles
Moana's Auliʻi Cravalho Revealed Which Disney Princess Her Character Would Be 'Best Friends' With, And The Fans Couldn't Agree More
Plus, on top of this just being a fun little fantasy, it also shows all the amazing, strong women who are Disney princesses. There are so many great role models among the ladies, and strong, independent, powerful and confident women like Moana, Merida and more are always wonderful to see on the big screen.
‘Moana’ Star Auli’i Cravalho Is ‘Grateful’ for Parents’ Sacrifices After Growing Up on Food Stamps
Auli'i Cravalho opened up about growing up in Hawaii before getting her big break voicing a Disney princess in the 'Moana' films
Auliʻi Cravalho Reveals How Moana Was 'Allowed to Age' in the Disney Sequel: 'My Voice Has Changed' Since Age 15 (Exclusive)
Moana' star Auliʻi Cravalho, now 24 years old, is looking back at a decade since she was cast as Disney's wayfinding ...
‘Who Says That?’: Moana’s Auliʻi Cravalho Reveals The Flirty Comment Her Mom Made To The Rock When They First Met
Moana star Auliʻi Cravalho knows that feeling quite well, based on a funny anecdote she recently shared. The actress recalled ...
Auli’i Cravalho Trusted Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear to Make the Music of ‘Moana 2’ ‘Something Beautiful’ — and More
Ahead, “ Moana 2 ” star Auli’i Cravalho tells IndieWire how her initial giddiness over working with a pair of rising ...