407K views · 18K reactions | Few voices are as hauntingly iconic as Eleanor Audley’s. A master of refined villainy, she brought life to Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty and Lady Tremaine in Cinderella, her commanding tone dripping with authority. Beyond animation, her legacy echoes through Disneyland — as the unforgettable voice of Madame Leota in The Haunted Mansion. Elegant, eerie, and eternal. | Did You Catch This? | Facebook

15K views · 794 reactions | Eleanor Audley brought Maleficent to life as both the voice and the live-action reference model for the character in Disney's Sleeping Beauty. Audley's distinctive voice and movements were used by animators, including Marc Davis, to create Maleficent's facial expressions and personality. This dual role made her the visual and vocal inspiration for one of animation's most iconic villains. #maleficent #sleepingbeauty #disneyworld #snowwhite | Jeff Waters | Facebook

441K views · 13K reactions | A masterclass in villainy. ️ Eleanor Audley gave voice to two of Disney's most iconic figures of elegance and evil. Cinderella & Sleeping Beauty are available to stream on Disney+. | Disney Princess | Facebook

The Loretta Young Show - S5 E11 - "To Open A Door"

The Unforgettable Voice of Eleanor Audley You may not recognize her face, but her voice? It’s legendary. Eleanor Audley was the woman behind some of Disney’s most iconic villains, lending her chillingly elegant tones to Lady Tremaine in Cinderella, the sinister Maleficent in Sleeping Beauty, and the ghostly Madame Leota in Disney’s Haunted Mansion attraction. With her commanding presence and unmistakable voice, Audley gave life to characters that shaped our childhoods—whether through fear, fasci