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'It's beautiful': Disney's first plus-size protagonist has fans in tears

Published 7 November 2022, 8:20 am
Disney is celebrating body diversity with its first plus-size female protagonist in 'Reflect', a short animation about a young ballet dancer struggling with her body image. Many have embraced the new character and have taken to social media to praise Disney's efforts.
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