In the words of Gabrielle, dreams can come true – and so it proved for those who waited in freezing temperatures for the UK premiere of Wish on Monday night.
Disney fans were rewarded for their loyalty with a parade of local and international talent as they celebrated the franchise’s new release outside Leicester Square’s Odeon Luxe.
Leading lady Ariana DeBose led the glamor in central London, turning heads in a stunning purple evening gown as she joined Rochelle Humes and Julia Michaels on the blue carpet.
The actress, 32, completed her look with silver platform heels and dazzling jewelry as she posed for the cameras.
Meanwhile, Rochelle, 34, looked elegant in a black satin dress with a daring thigh-high slit and strappy heels.
Gorgeous: The actress, 32, completed her look with silver platform heels and dazzling jewelry as she posed for the cameras
The TV personality was joined by her daughters Alaia-Mai and Valentina Raine, while her husband Marvin Humes takes part in I’m A Celebrity.
Julia showed off her incredible figure in a black figure-hugging dress and completed the look with a light blue satin shrug.
Claire Sweeney turned heads in a dazzling semi-sheer midi dress with a nude bra underneath.
Jessica Wright stood out in a striking red dress with a daring thigh-high slit and matching gloves.
Helen Flanagan looked typically chic in a silky white dress as she walked the red carpet with daughter Matilda.
Dancing On Ice star Vanessa Bauer wore a shimmering blue plunging dress as she posed up a storm.
Talented: Ariana, who admitted she grew up a ‘Disney kid’, provides the voice of Asha in Wish
Glam: Rochelle, 34, looked elegant in a black satin dress with a daring thigh-high slit and strappy heels
Family: The TV personality was joined by her daughters Alaia-Mai and Valentina Raine, while her husband Marvin Humes takes part in I’m A Celebrity
Beauty: Julia showed off her incredible figure in a black figure-hugging dress and completed the look with a light blue satin shrug
Unbelievable: Claire Sweeney turned heads in a dazzling semi-sheer midi dress with a nude bra underneath
Sweet: The Dancing On Ice star was accompanied by her son Jaxon Reilly
Bold: Jessica Wright stood out in a statement red dress with a daring thigh-high slit and matching gloves
Mother and daughter: Helen Flanagan looked typically chic in a silk white dress as she walked the red carpet with daughter Matilda
Ariana, who admitted she grew up as a “Disney kid,” provides the voice of Asha in Wish.
She is a young girl living in a magical kingdom ruled by Chris’ King Magnifico.
He is supposed to grant the wishes of his subjects, but as Asha soon discovers after working as his assistant, the king only grants the wishes of his own choosing.
In an effort to make things fairer in the kingdom, Asha goes rogue and wishes on a star, ultimately getting more than she bargained for.
Ariana previously said of the film: “Asha is magical.
Wow! Dancing On Ice star Vanessa Bauer wore a shimmering blue plunging dress as she posed up a storm
Glowing: Abbie Quinnen looked sensational in a semi-sheer gold maxi dress and matching heels
Chic: Kimberley Garner looked typically stylish in a deep pale pink blazer and matching flared trousers
Gorgeous: Victoria Brown wowed in a dazzling gold mini dress with a belt that cinched around her waist
“And I think what I love about her is that she’s so selfless. Her wish is not for herself, but for everyone around her and given the world we live in today, I think it is nice to have models for young people.’
In addition to making a “wish for a star,” Ariana said there are many hidden nuggets from other Disney films in the story, which helps celebrate the 100th anniversary in theaters.
“One of the hidden gems is that Asha has seven friends, SEVEN friends,” she pointed out, “and they all have really, really cool personalities.”
She revealed that the film also features “seven beautiful new original songs.”
Ariana described Asha’s enemy, King Magnifico, as “an amazing Disney villain,” voiced by “the delightful Chris Pine… and I have to say, he’s quite the looker.”
Hidden Gems: Wish is being released to celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary. Ariana said the film is full of hidden gems from previous films. She hinted at a gem, revealing: “Asha has seven friends, SEVEN friends, and they all have really, really cool personalities.”
Wish hits theaters the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 22
After winning an Oscar, Golden Globe, SAG, BAFTA and Critics Choice awards for her role as Anita in West Side Story, Ariana said she is still a “nervous singer.”
“That’s actually a part of my life that I work on every day to build my confidence,” she explained.
She said working with composer Julia Michaels allowed her to shake off some of her concerns.
“I believe in this music and it has helped me find colors and abilities in my own singing that I didn’t know were there.”
Wish hits theaters the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 22.