Disney darkens princess tianas skin colour after ralph breaks the internet backlash

I think there may be some misinformation here.

After the release of Ralph Breaks the Internet in 2018, there was indeed some backlash and criticism regarding the depiction of Princess Tiana's skin tone. Some viewers felt that her skin tone was lighter than it was in the original The Princess and the Frog film, which was released in 2009.

However, it's important to note that Disney did not "darken" Princess Tiana's skin color after the backlash. The original film's animation team, led by Ron Clements and John Musker, had already established Tiana's character design and skin tone for the 2009 film.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Clements and Musker explained that Tiana's skin tone was intentionally designed to be a warm, golden brown, which was inspired by the African American culture and heritage of the film's setting, New Orleans. They also mentioned that they consulted with African American artists and historians to ensure that the film's representation of African American culture was respectful and accurate.

It's worth noting that the animation process for Ralph Breaks the Internet involved a different team and a different animation style, which may have contributed to any perceived differences in Tiana's skin tone. However, there is no evidence to suggest that Disney intentionally "darkened" Tiana's skin color in response to the backlash.

In fact, Disney has made efforts in recent years to increase diversity and representation in their films, including the inclusion of more diverse characters and storylines. The company has also faced criticism and backlash for its handling of representation and diversity in the past, and has taken steps to address these concerns.

In summary, while there may have been some controversy surrounding Princess Tiana's skin tone in Ralph Breaks the Internet, there is no evidence to suggest that Disney intentionally "darkened" her skin color in response to the backlash.