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Disney has introduced its first plus-size female lead!

‘Reflect’ is the story of Bianca, a ballet dancer dealing with body image issues

Disney has taken yet another step towards creating a more inclusive and empathetic world with Reflect, the animated short in the latest episode of season 2 of the Walt Disney Animation Studios: Short Circuit Ex streaming on Disney+Hotstar. Featuring the studio’s first-ever plus-size female lead, Reflect is the story of a ballet dancer named Bianca, who battles body dysmorphia and is working hard to embrace her reflection in the mirror. The heartwarming frames and powerful storytelling ensure that kids watching take away a positive message about their bodies and look beyond the unattainable fitness standards and marketing gimmicks.

— Vedant Karia