Who is the Voice of Elastigirl?

Every film is the result of hard work from many individuals: Writers, directors, animators, editors, and voice talent are all vital members of the storytelling team.

When watching ‘The Incredibles’ and its sequel, ‘Incredibles 2’, the distinctive voice of Elastigirl may stand out to you. Read on to learn more about the character and the voice talent behind her.

Background on The Incredibles

‘The Incredibles’ is a Pixar film that came out in 2004. In many ways, this film anticipated the popularity of the superhero film trend that would follow over the next few decades. It takes place in a world where superheroes formerly protected the world. However, now they must operate under the radar.

The main characters are Bob and Helen Parr. They used to work as the superheroes Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, respectively, but they now live a suburban life with their three children. The central conflict arises when Bob resumes secret superhero work. However, his efforts go awry, and Elastigirl must rescue him, along with the help of their two eldest children, who also have powers.

Brad Bird wrote and directed the film, while John Walker produced it. The budget for the film was between $92 and $145 million. The film grossed $631.6 million worldwide. It was the fourth highest-grossing film of the year. ‘The Incredibles’ received high accolades among critics and audiences alike.

It took 14 years for a sequel to this film to come out. The follow-up to ‘The Incredibles’, ‘Incredibles 2’, came out in 2018. Like its predecessor, this film was written and directed by Brad Bird. With a $200 million budget, the film grossed $1.2 billion at the worldwide box office.

This film features a more active role for Elastigirl. She sets out to improve the image of superheroes while Bob stays home with the children. Like in the first film, chaos ensues, and the family must come together to save the day.

Who Is Elastigirl?

Elastigirl is one of the central characters of ‘The Incredibles’ and ‘Incredibles 2’. She can stretch her body as if it is made out of elastic. Her elasticity lets her stretch far distances, bounce, turn into a parachute, and more.

When she is not saving the world she is Helen Parr. At the beginning of the first movie, we see her wed Mr. Incredible. Eventually, the pair have three children, Violet, Dashel, and Jack-Jack.

In many ways, her powers mirror her character. Throughout the films, Elastigirl must display great emotional flexibility and mental fortitude as she protects her family and deals with the development of the powers of her children.

How Was the Character Created?

Elastigirl was created by Brad Bird, as he wrote the script for the movie. He wanted her to be a strong character who is a modern mother and multi-dimensional woman who has to manage ever-evolving situations with her superhero work and family life.

The animated nature of the film posed some difficulties, especially with Elastigirl. Her stretching abilities made animating her harder than any previous Pixar character. Part of the challenge was due to ‘The Incredibles’ being the first Pixar film featuring humans.