Nala (2019)

Queen Nala, simply known as Nala, is the deuteragonist of the 2019 film The Lion King, a remake of the 1994 animated classic film. She is based off her original incarnation of the same name.
She was voiced by singer , who also played Foxxy Cleopatra in Austin Powers in Goldmember and voiced Queen Tara from the 2013 film Epic. As a cub, she was voiced by Shahadi Wright Joseph.
==Background==
===Physical Appearance===
As a lioness cub and adult, Nala appears as slender just like the lionesses of the Pride Lands.
===Personality===
Nala has been known as an honest, responsible, confident, brave, independent, determined, honorable, selfless, loyal, playful, stern, strong-willed, protective, compassionate, sweet, motherly, understanding, quick-witted, unswerving, educated, encouraging, nice, nurturing, athletic, logical, aspiring, mature, observant, and meticulous lioness.
==Appearance==
===The Lion King===
When Simba learns of the existence of the Elephant Graveyard, he goes to get his friend, Nala. He finds her getting bathed by her mother, Sarafina. Nala agrees to join Simba on a trip to the “water hole”, though Sarabi forces the cubs to bring Zazu along as a babysitter.
Along the way, Simba informs Nala about the Elephant Graveyard, and the cubs resolve to lose Zazu. Just then, Zazu reveals that the cubs are betrothed, to which both react with disgust. They then race away across the water hole, getting lost among the crowd.
With Zazu gone, the cubs begin to argue over who deserves credit for it. Nala tells Simba he couldn't have pulled it off without her, his "queen", reminding him of their engagement. When Simba reminds her there is no queen, Nala expresses thankfulness, saying she would "rather marry an aardvark", only for Simba to retort "good luck finding one that will say yes". Nala and Simba begin to scuffle, with Nala easily pinning Simba and declaing he now owes her an apology. Simba refuses and pushes her off, but as he tries to wander off, Nala pounces on him from behind and pins him again, refusing to let him go without the apology he owes her. Their antics make them roll right into the Elephant Graveyard. While Simba is eager to prove his bravery by exploring the area, Nala warns Simba that they should return home.
As they are exploring, they are surrounded by Shenzi and her clan. They attempt to escape through a network of tunnels, but get cornered by the clan. Just in the nick of time, Mufasa arrives and fends off the hyenas. He leads the cubs back to the Pride Lands and has Zazu lead Nala home.
After Mufasa’s death, Nala grieves the supposed loss of her best friend, Simba.
Over the years, the Pride Lands turn into a wasteland under Scar’s rule. Nala is restless to leave the kingdom, but Sarabi encourages her to stay and defend her home.
One night, Nala sneaks out of the Pride Lands with the help of Zazu. She eventually reaches a lush paradise, where she attempts to hunt Pumbaa. She is thwarted by an adult male lion, whom she recognizes as her childhood friend, Simba.
The two have a joyous reunion. Nala informs Simba of Scar’s takeover, but Simba insists that they go on a tour of the jungle instead of dwelling on their problems. The two spend a romantic evening together.
Eventually, Nala brings up the subject of Scar again and urges Simba to claim his birthright. Simba refuses, and Nala sorrowfully bids him farewell.
On her way back to the Pride Lands, Simba catches up with her and joins her. Together, the two rally the lionesses against Scar and his hyena minions. A battle breaks out, with Nala taking on and defeating Shenzi.
After the pride wins the fight, Nala nuzzles Simba and watches him take his place as king. Years into his reign, the two have a cub together.
==Gallery==
Lion King 2019 Screenshot 0536.jpg|Nala being cleaned by her mother Sarafina.
Lion King 2019 Screenshot 0642.jpg|Nala singing with Simba and Zazu.
Lion King 2019 Screenshot 0715.jpg|Nala pinning Simba.
Lion King 2019 Screenshot 0724.jpg|Nala pinning Simba again.
Lionking2019-animationscreencaps.com-5797.png|Nala being comforted by Sarafina after Scar tells the pride that both Mufasa and Simba died in the stampede.
Lion King 2019 Screenshot 1848.jpg|Young Adult Nala.
Lion King 2019 Screenshot 2409.jpg|Nala and Simba.
Lion King 2019 Screenshot 2486.jpg
Lion King 2019 Screenshot 2975.jpg|Nala participating in the Battle of Pride Rock.
Lion King 2019 Screenshot 3012.jpg|Nala fighting Shenzi.
Lion King 2019 Screenshot 3219.jpg|Nala as Simba's wife and Queen of the Pride Lands.
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