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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' star Auli'i Cravalho says the role saved her from living on food stamps
Cravalho shot to fame in 2016 after voicing the lead in "Moana," Disney's highest-grossing animated princess movie other than the "Frozen" titles. She was 16 when it premiered — and told People that before the movie, she was living on food stamps.
Moana Actor Auliʻi Cravalho Grew Up on Food Stamps; Disney Success Allowed Her to Buy ‘My Mommy a House' and ‘She's Happily Retired'
Auliʻi Cravalho, the actor who voices Moana in Disney's animated franchise of the same name, recently told People magazine that the money she earned off the success of the original 2016 film allowed her to buy a house for her mother.
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
‘Moana In My Bones’: Auli’i Cravalho’s Decade Of Gratitude
Auli'i Cravalho, the voice of Moana, reflects on a decade of inspiration, gratitude, and the impact the iconic Disney film has had on a generation.
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.
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 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 chieftess — which now has a new sequel in theaters Nov. 27. 'My voice has changed from when I played her when I was 15,
Moana star Auli’i Cravalho bought her mom a house with Disney earnings
Moana star Auli’i Cravalho paid her family forward for supporting her in her rise to fame.
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 ...
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Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson talk 'Moana 2' at world premiere in Hawaii
Auliʻi Cravalho and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, stars of "Moana 2," discussed the new animated film at its world premiere in ...