The Disney villains are some of the most entertaining characters in their classic animated films. Some have made the leap to live-action movies, adding further context to their stories. Fans can't get enough of these multi-faceted characters. In one carefully designed sequence, a villain can be scary, ominous, silly, and amusing all at one time.
Of all the bad guys to cycle through the movies, these ten Disney villains stand out for their bold personalities. Let's find out which one is the sassiest of them all.
10 Jafar
Jafar from Aladdin might not be included here if he didn't have a parrot with a Shakespearean name resting on his scepter. Jafar is one of the coldest villains of any Disney franchise, but he is more intriguing thanks to his minion bird, Iago. Resembling a scarlet macaw, Iago helps Jafar maintain his greedy spirit in favor of selfish desires at the expense of others. The juxtaposition of Jafar's comical bird and his proclivity for ruining Aladdin definitely puts him on the map, but his steely gaze makes him less sassy than his contemporaries - and his quips just don't stand up solo.
9 Maleficent
Maleficent and Jafar certainly have their sorcery similarities, but Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty is sassier in the scheme of things. After being left out of the fairy fun surrounding Aurora's birth and christening, Maleficent seeks revenge. Her "fear of missing out" makes her more relatable and gives her an edge, but her straightforward fury takes the sass down a notch from other villains.
The cunning Maleficent doesn't take her anger out on the fairies--she pricks Aurora's finger so that the girl will die at age 16. The ending of the animated feature is a maelstrom of the villain's terror. While this is a grim story, Maleficent certainly makes a name for herself, with the help of her raven, Diablo.
8 Captain Hook
In Peter Pan, Captain Hook and his side-kick, Smee, definitely capture the essence of comedic villainy. The power-hungry pirate captain has his heart set on avenging his missing left hand. Peter Pan fed it to a crocodile. Hook's unique story and clumsy approach with Smee and the pirate crew make him equally hated and memorable. The combination of Hook and Smee is a comical success, but they run their ship with less sass than some of the other villains have.
7 The Wicked Stepmother
Cinderella's Wicked Stepmother, Lady Tremaine, is a brazen matriarch with disgust for her hardworking stepdaughter. Cinderella is forced every day to wait on Lady Tremaine, Drizella, and Anastasia. Anyone who willingly supports the musical stylings of Drizella and Anastasia lacks common sense. Lady Tremaine is blinded by her obsession with her daughters' success, though. With her haughty expression and her evil schemes, the stepmother approaches the middle of the road on sass.
6 The Evil Queen/Witch
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is regarded as one of Disney's scariest films ever. The Evil Queen is the ultimate diva. She wants to oust Snow White because the Queen can't stand to see someone topping her as "the fairest of them all." The magic mirror's unexpected answer leads the Queen to poison the fair maiden.
Disney's adaptation of the fairy tale may be a bit tame, but it still pulls out the literary richness of eating a forbidden apple after encountering a persuasive villain. The character doubles as a witch and a Queen, and it's safe to say that the latter embodiment is the sassiest of the two, putting her at a respectable place on the list.
5 The Queen Of Hearts
The Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland often gets cast aside in favor of the villains from the Disney princess movies. However, she is both cheeky and temperamental. The heart is a great symbol for her rapidly shifting feelings towards people as she smiles and then yells, "Off with her head!" Her facial expressions, her little golden crown, and even her well-cut garden maze are hallmarks of the Queen's success as an unlikely villain, earning her a rightful spot in the top five.
4 Yzma
In The Emperor's New Groove, Yzma is the nemesis that viewers love to hate. She actually inspired a meme that reads, "probably the only villain who was loved more than the hero." Fans appreciate Yzma's style, and many can relate to her desire to run her empire in quiet and privacy. Even those who love Kuzco can admit that the movie thrives on Yzma's purple-themed flair. She doesn't top the next three, though.
3 Cruella
Sass is an understatement with Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians. She gets her own theme song to complement her killer black and white ensemble. The fur-obsessed villain is one of Disney's most recognizable. While her purpose is downright evil, Cruella commands a room's attention and wows everyone with her style.
It's no wonder that she has already been conceived as a live-action character, with Emma Stone to revive the role a second time. Only a couple of other villains can beat Cruella's brassy persona.
2 Hades
Hades from Hercules is one of the funniest villains out of any Disney film. He's ironic, too, like when he says, "I'm cool!" while his hair is literally on fire. It is hilarious to watch Hades' fiery look change colors depending on his mood. His ire might be frightening to child viewers, but the outbursts are usually funnier than they are scary. Fans love the humor of Hades abruptly vacillating from a silly guy to a livid despot. But it's his attitude when talking to Meg about men that gives him the honorary spot of second place.
1 Ursula
There is no sassier villain than Ursula from The Little Mermaid. She stole the show with "Poor Unfortunate Souls," wore one of the classiest villain outfits (from the red lipstick to the black dress), and successfully masqueraded as a young suitor for Prince Eric. The character was inspired by the drag queen Divine, who sadly passed away one year before The Little Mermaid's release. Ursula will always be one of the most hilarious and well-coiffed Disney villains of all time, inspiring her counterparts to walk the walk and talk the talk.
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