<P> Growing up a fan of Disney films , Murphy had never wanted to play a princess , preferring characters who were adventurous and `` drove the action '' instead . In the actress ' opinion , villains continue to be the most dynamic characters in Disney films . Describing the opportunity to voice a Disney villain as a `` juicy '' experience , Murphy explained that this is because these characters are `` not bound by ethics or moral codes or concern for what someone thinks or how it might hurt someone else '' , providing actors with more freedom . Upon her first session , Murphy appreciated the directors for exposing her to early concepts and ideas about Gothel . However , Murphy was not provided with a complete script because `` They 're very protective about that . '' Murphy was directed to lower the pitch of her voice in favor of demonstrating a rather `` flat '' sound . Although Murphy did not base her own performance on any one individual in particular , she admitted to Babble that she was somewhat inspired by Betty Lou Gerson 's performance as Cruella de Vil in Disney 's One Hundred and One Dalmatians ( 1961 ) . Comparing voice acting to Broadway , Murphy commented that , in animation , `` You 're recording and you 're discovering it and giving the performance all at the same time . It 's not like you have three weeks rehearsal . '' Additionally , Murphy never worked with co-star Mandy Moore , voice of Rapunzel ; instead , Murphy revealed that scenes with Gothel and Rapunzel were actually recorded opposite one of the directors impersonating Moore , who also explained to Murphy that Gothel 's design will continue to evolve as the character begins to adapt the actress ' mannerisms . Howard enthused that Murphy `` nailed '' Gothel , admitting to ultimately using 90 % of the actress ' original material and takes because `` The character just came right to life when she came in . '' </P>
<P> Growing up a fan of Disney films , Murphy had never wanted to play a princess , preferring characters who were adventurous and `` drove the action '' instead . In the actress ' opinion , villains continue to be the most dynamic characters in Disney films . Describing the opportunity to voice a Disney villain as a `` juicy '' experience , Murphy explained that this is because these characters are `` not bound by ethics or moral codes or concern for what someone thinks or how it might hurt someone else '' , providing actors with more freedom . Upon her first session , Murphy appreciated the directors for exposing her to early concepts and ideas about Gothel . However , Murphy was not provided with a complete script because `` They 're very protective about that . '' Murphy was directed to lower the pitch of her voice in favor of demonstrating a rather `` flat '' sound . Although Murphy did not base her own performance on any one individual in particular , she admitted to Babble that she was somewhat inspired by Betty Lou Gerson 's performance as Cruella de Vil in Disney 's One Hundred and One Dalmatians ( 1961 ) . Comparing voice acting to Broadway , Murphy commented that , in animation , `` You 're recording and you 're discovering it and giving the performance all at the same time . It 's not like you have three weeks rehearsal . '' Additionally , Murphy never worked with co-star Mandy Moore , voice of Rapunzel ; instead , Murphy revealed that scenes with Gothel and Rapunzel were actually recorded opposite one of the directors impersonating Moore , who also explained to Murphy that Gothel 's design will continue to evolve as the character begins to adapt the actress ' mannerisms . Howard enthused that Murphy `` nailed '' Gothel , admitting to ultimately using 90 % of the actress ' original material and takes because `` The character just came right to life when she came in . '' </P>
who plays the role of rapunzel in tangled
who plays the role of rapunzel in tangled
Mandy Moore , voice of Rapunzel
Mandy Moore , voice of Rapunzel