Demi Moore Birthday: Did She Sing in Disney’s ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’?

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Happy birthday, Demi Moore! The actress has been working in the entertainment industry for decades now as she was popularly known for her several roles in movies like "Indecent Proposal," "Disclosure," "A Few Good Men," and more, but little did fans know that she's a singer, too.

Born on November 11, 1962, in Roswell, New Mexico, the actress is celebrating her 60th birthday today!

According to Celebrity, the star only had two songs throughout her career, she sang "Don't Look Back" in the movie "One Crazy Summer" and "Louie, Louie," in "Bobby."

One of the most remarkable moments of her career was her voice acting for the character of Esméralda in Disney's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame."

The song featured several songs, but did Moore really sing the official soundtrack of the hit animated movie?

Did Demi Moore Sing Esméralda's Parts in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'?

The 1996 animated movie was one of Disney's most beloved and classic films. Adapted from a classic french novel, the story revolves around a bell ringer who fell in love with a woman. They later saved the cathedral from the antagonist named Frollo.

According to Showbiz Cheatsheet, Moore was praised for her voice acting as she was able to embody the character of Esméralda by altering the tone of her voice into a more raspy and seductive tone.

Although her voice was featured throughout the movie, it wasn't her that sang the classic hits in the movie like "God Help the Outcasts" and more.

The Real Singer Behind Esméralda

In a previous article published by SlashFilm, writer Josh Spiegel revealed that there was artistry behind the character's voice as it shifted from a raspy seductive tone when she's talking to a velvet voice that captures the attention of listeners whenever she sings.

The real singer behind Esméralda was Heidi Mollenhauer. To this day, it was the musician's only on-screen work. The outlet noted that she currently works as a cabaret singer.

The musician previously expressed her gratitude to Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, saying it was an "absolute dream come true" to provide the singing voice for the character.

"I am incredibly proud to have been a part of such a beautiful movie that will surely be around long after I'm gone," she added.

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