Famous Cartoon Characters That Are Actually Based On Real People

Cruisin For Aladdin

cartoon characters based on real people
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When Disney decided to animate the street rat, “Aladdin,” they meshed two iconic real-life people together. Not only did they adopt actor Tom Cruise’s good looks, but they also sprinkled in a bit of MC Hammer from the waist down, hence Aladdin’s baggy pants.

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