‘Moana’ Star Auli'i Cravalho Credits Role for Changing Her and Her Family’s Lives

The 24-year-old, who voices the lead character in the film and its sequel, said she was on food stamps prior to stardom.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Auliʻi Cravalho attends the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards on April 02, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images

“Moana” star Auliʻi Cravalho is expressing gratitude for the Disney animated film that drastically changed her life in the blink of an eye.

In an interview with People magazine published Nov. 30, the 24-year-old, who voices the lead character, Moana, reflected on the full-circle moment of her life on the heels of the film’s sequel.