With the film’s central duo now locked in, attention has shifted to Mother Gothel, the sinister witch who keeps Rapunzel locked away from the world in order to exploit the girl’s magical hair for eternal youth. At one point, Scarlett Johansson was rumored to be circling the role, but that’s no longer the case (she’s now tied up with a reboot of The Exorcist as well asThe Batman Part II).
No matter who ultimately lands the part, the casting is bound to spark debate. And since speculation is half the fun, why wait? From a fan-favorite pick to a potentially controversial selection, here are our top picks to play Mother Gothel in a live-action Tangled.
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Who should be cast as Mother Gothel in the live-action ‘Tangled’ remake?
1. Kathryn Hahn
Hahn as Agnes/Agatha Harkness in WandaVision.Marvel Studios/Disney
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2. Cynthia Erivo
Erivo rocks curly hair in this red carpet throwback from 2019.The Gothel character could also be a really interesting choice after Erivo's award-winning portrayal of Elphaba in Wicked and Wicked: For Good: In the Wickedmovies, Elphaba was first seen as the villain, but was actually the hero. It'd be the opposite in Tangled: She pretends to be the hero when she's really the villain.
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3. Emmy Rossum
Rossum starred in 2024's The Phantom of the Opera.John Nacion/Getty Images
With her dark, curly hair, expressive eyes and strong vocal chops (she played the lead role in the 2004 film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera), Emmy Rossum has the look and the talent to bring Gothel to life. At 39, the Shameless alum is younger than the character’s apparent age, but not far off from former frontrunner Scarlett Johansson, 41. And since Mother Gothel is technically hundreds of years old (and not actually Rapunzel’s mother), a few years in either direction should hardly matter.
4. Helena Bonham Carter
Bonham Carter would make a magical Mother Gothel.George Gottlieb on Getty Images
If anyone can embrace theatrical villainy, it’s Helena Bonham Carter, whose knack for eccentric, larger-than-life characters is well documented in movies like Sweeney Todd, Fight Cluband Alice in Wonderland(2010). If anything, the main point against her being cast is that she’s a bit on-the-nose for the part.
5. Amanda Seyfried
Seyfried's standout performance in Mamma Mia makes her a major contender for Mother Gothel.Kevin Mazur/MG23 on Getty Images
With her blonde hair and green eyes, Amanda Seyfried may not be the obvious choice for Gothel, but that hasn't stopped fans from begging for it! Seyfried has the perfect mix of dramatic flair and sly humor to play the deliciously evil villain. Plus, between her standout performance in Mamma Mia! and her impressive late-night rendition of Joni Mitchell’s “California,” she’s more than proven her vocal prowess.
6. Kate Hudson
Hudson's vocal chops were on display in 2025's Song Sung Blue.Photo by Frazer Harrison on Getty Images
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7. Jennifer Lopez
Lopez just starred in Kiss of the Spider Woman, based on the beloved musical.Photo by Emma McIntyre on Getty Images
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8. Hannah Waddingham
Waddingham would pull of the perfect balance of villainy and camp.Photo by Taylor Hill on Getty Images
Ted Lasso's Hannah Waddingham would make an incredible Mother Gothel. She's an exceptional actress—and she can sing. Watch her karakoe performance of "Let It Go" from Frozen.
9. Jennifer Coolidge
Coolidge played the evil stepmother in A Cinderella Story (2004).Photo by Taylor Hill on Getty Images
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