“The Little Mermaid” Star Jodi Benson Sits Front Row To Support Her Daughter Taking Over The Role

There is nothing quite like watching your children develop a passion. If they follow in your footsteps with something you love, it can make watching them succeed feel much more special.

Jodi Benson brought Ariel to life in Disney’s animated adaptation of The Little Mermaid thirty-five years ago. She lent her iconic voice to the redheaded mermaid, and many of us grew up singing those songs, hoping one day to be just like her. Delaney Benson, Jodi’s daughter, was no different.

She wasn’t born until after her mother originated the role, but she grew up singing Ariel’s songs like the rest of us. Delaney was recently cast as Ariel in a live production of The Little Mermaid , and a TikTok of the mother enjoying her daughter’s performance went viral.

A TikToker named Jess captured the beautiful mother/daughter as Jodi gazes at Delaney singing Part of Your World . She places her hand on her mom’s shoulder as she runs into the audience, and it’s easy to see how beautifully connected the pair is.

Jodi wrote on her Instagram story , “Absolutely incredible Delaney,” she wrote. “You are a perfect Ariel. I love you so much congratulations @delaneybenson @areastage.”

The Video Quickly Went Viral

Jess’ video has been viewed 4.7 million times, and TikTokers love the mother/daughter duo.

One person wrote, “The way Jodi looks so proud. Her daughter looks like her twin.”

The video brought many to tears, like this person who commented, “She sounds so much like her actually sobbing.”

Another remarked on how impressive the performance was. “I would be so proud if I were Jodi Benson. They sound remarkably similar as well! She’s great.”

The proud momma shared another post on her Instagram captioned,

“Absolutely incredible! So surreal watching my daughter play Ariel. Her performance is so brilliant! A moment I will remember forever. Thank you for sharing!!”

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