Royal Ball Quotes

When you're filming in Russia in Catherine's Palace, and you're in the real place where the Tsar's ball really happened, all those years ago, it does so much of the work for you. It's so vivid. You escape into this different time through the costumes, the sets and the atmosphere.

I'm a little bit sillier than past Cinderellas... at least, I am so far. But it's only the second day into rehearsal!

As Cinderella would probably tell you, even a prince who only recognizes your footwear is preferable to a lifetime of cleaning grates.

In traditional 'Swan Lakes,' it's Prince Siegfried's 21st-birthday celebration, his coming-of-age. The entire court, from his mother the Queen on down, is on hand.

The next day the two sisters went to the ball, and so did Cinderella, but dressed more magnificently than before. The King's son was always by her side, and his pretty speeches to her never ceased.

I am a typed director. If I made Cinderella, the audience would immediately be looking for a body in the coach.

If I could have any job in the world I'd be a professional Cinderella.

You know, one of my biggest dreams in life is to play a Disney princess.

Cinderella is not only an iconic character when it comes to beauty, grace and fairytale love, but also shoes.

I'm not a happy-ending person. I want to know what happens once Cinderella rides off with Prince Charming.

I grew up when Disney was doing movies like Cinderella, and all the girls were princesses.

There’s no such thing as handsome princes, she told herself. There’s no such thing as happily ever after.

I was never like, 'Oh, I really want to play Cinderella.' That's not necessarily always been the dream. But it's super fun to play a princess.

I'm not Cinderella.