Saluting the most charming benefactors who watch over Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and other fairy-tale underdogs.

For example, see howshe severely underestimates the power of her abilityto enlarge a pumpkin.

Needless to say, she’s pretty much the most modest (and magical) badass you might find.

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For one thing, thathoney-coated voicehas always cast a magical spell over those lucky enough to hear it.

When she magically gives herself a beautiful get-up, she says, “This old thing?

I’ve had it for 832 years.”

Fairy Godmother, “Cinderella” (1950)

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And, she positively nailsOscar Hammerstein II’s wonderful lyrics.

How could a princess not want a fairy godmother with that much take-charge energy?T.W.

Fairy Godmother,Shrek 2(2004)

Some okay, most fairy godmothers are inherently good.

Fairy Godmother, “Cinderella” (1997)

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But notShrek 2’s version, voiced byJennifer Saunders.

Well, besides the fact that their wish-granting often makes things worse.

But, she helps Tiana and Prince Naveen become humans again, proving that sometimes, unconventional works.

CINDERELLA Fab G (Billy Porter)

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Fairy Godmother, “Cinderella” (1965)

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Fairy Godmother, “Cinderella” (1957)

Leonardo da Vinci, “Ever After” (1998)

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Rhonda, “A Cinderella Story” (2004)

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Fairy Godmother, “Shrek 2” (2004)

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Mandy, “Ella Enchanted” (2004)

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Murray, “A Simple Wish” (1997)

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Cosmo and Wanda, “The Fairly Oddparents” (2001-present)

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Merryweather, “Sleeping Beauty” (1959)

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Mama Odie, “The Princess and the Frog” (2009)

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