101 Dalmatians' Glenn Close Makes Surprise D23 Appearance in Cruella Costume

Glenn Close reprised her inimitable role as Cruella de Vil for one night only at the 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Close, 79, stepped onstage at the annual convention on Saturday, August 15, dressed in the 101 Dalmatians’ iconic villain’s look, consisting of a black-and-white wig, a red-and-black fur coat and a matching pillbox hat. “Well, I heard that overstuffed purple handbag was getting her own ride,” Close-as-Cruella quipped in social media footage, referring to the Maleficent-themed roller coaster in development at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. “I...

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