These Cruella Movie Quotes offer a glimpse into the mind of the wickedly stylish and fiercely independent protagonist.
Inspirational and Motivational Quotes
From the very beginning I’ve always made a statement.
But I wasn’t for everyone.
Being a genius is one thing.
Normal is the cruelest insult of them all.
I want to make art, Artie… and I want to make trouble. You in?
Keep your enemies close.
Life Quotes
That necklace is the reason I’m dead.
From an early age, I realized I saw the world differently than everyone else.
It wasn’t her I was challenging, it was the world.
You belong here as much as anyone.
London, here we come!
When a girl like me makes a promise like that, you don’t take her to a place like this.
I had no idea where I was or what it was. I just knew that for the first time in my life, I felt like I belonged.
There are no words.
Being a genius is one thing. Raising a genius, however, does come with its challenges.
It’s funny how those happy accidents can change the whole direction of your life.
Funny Quotes
Oh, no. We’re starting here? Okay.
Well, that’s not the pattern. You have to follow the pattern.
That’s ugly.
“I am woman. Hear me roar.” Well, that wasn’t much of a thing back in 1964, but it was about to be.
Ignore them. Just did. But it might not last.
This is a blot on your copybook.
Can’t be a fashion designer in a small town anyway.
Lie low while wearing a hat? Exactly.
Is that fur and chiffon? In the one gown?
Oh, crumbs!
Genius girl turns into stupid girl who gets her mother killed and ends up alone.
Horace was generally annoying.
Jasper was the insightful one. She has no family. Which was also annoying.
And Wink was just plain friendly. Again, annoying.
I wanted to be a fashion designer, not a thief.
Don’t worry, we’re just getting started. There’s lots more bad things coming… I promise.
We were like a family. A family that’s good at… stealing stuff. Really, really, really good.
Oh, I hope it’s a burger place, right?
If they ask you how you know Prince Charles, you just say it’s a polo thing.
I feel sad that you think that looks good.
Whatever covers your neck more.
You have… a circular slice of banana on your cheek. Other side.
Before you fire me, I have something to say. Clean my office, top to bottom. And, uh, when you come in tomorrow, try and remember to bring a brain.
That seems uncalled for.
Oh, farts.
You’re sweating, and I can smell you. Brilliant. Thank you.
Teeth. Teeth.
(GAGS)
God, it’s all so depressing.
So… this was the angle, then?
My last show was a triumph. Shall I read to you from Tattletale? “Baroness designs stunned with her reinvention of the A-line with a bias cut and higher line that… “…reshapes the silhouette in such an audacious way the audience broke into rapturous applause at first sight. She really is a genius.” I’ll read that bit again, shall I? “She really is a genius.”
Pasty, pasty, pasty.
Why are you speaking? I think you nicked me.
Welcome to Second Time Around, I’m Artie or Art, as in “work of.”
Wow! You look incredible. (SIGHS) I hear that all day, so I guess it’s true.
How does that look go on the streets? Mmm, some abuse and insults, of course. But I like to say that normal is the cruelest insult of them all and at least I never get that.
You’re short, you’re fat, you smell like an anchovy, you’re color-blind, but you pretend you aren’t.
You’re a man who can’t take responsibility.
People don’t know whether to buy a frock or duck and cover.
That’s me. Your turn. I’m all ears. Good day.
Imbeciles.
Although he spends most of his time playing piano in a dingy little bar, actually, he’s a good lawyer.
Piano’s nice. Yes.
It could do with a lining. You could use tulle to puff it out, give it some body. That’s what I just said.
All right, how do I look? Fabulous. Well, I know that. Show me.
I think you’re… something.
There’s something about it that irritates me and I always trust my instincts.
Oh, you thought, did you?
Slight tone delivery problem. I meant… “No. She did not.”
Kid’s a snowflake. Special, blah-blah-blah. It was a basic shakedown situation actually.
Oh, for heaven’s sakes.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you… the angle.
Her Black and White Ball, that’s where we’ll do it. It’s our biggest job ever. Oi, Horace, attention.
Power nap, nine minutes.
Okay, the toilet’s just on the left, and then go straight down to the end. Thanks.
I’ve discovered she likes to throw women who offend her sensibilities out of her parties. Old women. Women in gold. Ow! Sad women. Women who carry poodles. But also stunningly dressed women who pull the focus off of her.
What about one of the elderly broads? Me, Horace. I will be the distraction.
Besides, wreaking havoc at galas is my personal specialty.
Won’t she recognize you? That’s a good point. I guess.
And when that happens, won’t you lose your job? It’s not on the board. A job I think you love.
Are you thinking? I mean, she sees you’re talented, right? Yes. Yes. Well, maybe… Maybe you don’t need the necklace. Maybe… Mate, come on! It’s the angle.
It’s just a necklace. I want it back!
So Estella can’t go to the ball, but I know someone who can.
Right, let’s do it. Yeah. Let’s go and ruin someone’s day. You mean the Baroness? Obviously, I mean the Baroness. Right. Why? Who did you think I… No, you said “someone.” Someone could be anyone… Let’s just do this, Horace.
Not tonight, son. Well, you know what? They said it was an emergency.
Kind of vermin I deal with, they don’t wait for an invitation. What they do is, they get in, they bite posh people who then froth at the mouth, their eyes spin in the back of their heads and then the posh people die.
That’s a beautiful story, mate. I almost welled up, yeah? Freeze. Freeze. Whatever you do, don’t turn around.
Well, don’t just stand there! Get in and get him out! I told you not to turn around. And wash your hands.
Heck of a rat, yeah? The size of a dog. But it’s a rat.
No color. Well, my pen must have leaked. It’s tools of my trade.
No one is interested in what you write, my dear. Just in how I look.
Master of understatement, as usual. Here’s… to me.
Do you have a light?
This doesn’t have to be a scene. It really, really does.
My arm. I think it’s broken. Is there a doctor? Oh, no, actually it’s fine. I’d like to remind you all that I’m doing this in heels.
Ratbane! Abort! They can see you on the cameras. Abort. What? There are six of you, so obviously you’ll win, but the first two of you to arrive are going to get very badly hurt. Initiate plan B. No, no, no!
(IN DEEP VOICE) Oh! Oh! Look at that one!
No. Get out! My wires!
So, discuss amongst yourselves who that is, hmm? There we are.
You hideous freak. I didn’t mean that, Wink.
All right, we’re good.
Oh! I’m so sorry. Hang on! We haven’t started yet, darling.
Is that two? I lost count.
Oh, for heaven’s sake, just bring her to me.
You’re supposed to be dead! That’s a bit much. Nothing to see here.
How’s it going? Well, I… Well, I’d say badly. Oh, no.
Who are you? You look vaguely familiar. I look stunning. I don’t know about familiar, darling.
Your hair, is it real? Black and White Ball. I like to make an impact. Right. What was your name? Cruella. Oh. Mmm. That’s quite fabulous. And you designed this? You did, actually. 1965 collection. Oh, no wonder I love it, it’s mine. I fixed it. Oh, sit. Do, I insist. I’m intrigued, and that never happens.
Yes. Aren’t they gorgeous? And vicious. It’s my favorite combination.
What do you want? I mean, you clearly wanted to get my attention. I want to be like you. You’re a very powerful woman.
Let me give you some advice. If you need to talk about power, you don’t have it. Well, I don’t have it, which is why I need to talk about it, which is why I’m here.
Am I going to have to catch you up a lot, or can you keep up? You’re funny.
It’s not just rats. There’s mice, lizards… Raccoons. There’s a whole mess of different kinds of… Oh, that’s a hybrid.
Where are you from? Oh. Well, um… Up… north. Well, sort of. It’s a bit south, really, of north, which is basically west.
All right, that’s enough. I’ve loved our little chat, but I’m afraid that now I’m going to have to have you arrested, um, for trespassing. Oh. Is that a rat?
Oh, my God! Get it off! Get it off! Get off! Someone’s stolen my necklace.
Later, boys.
Now it’s a party!
That dog. Stop! Thief!
You’re the bravest rat I’ve ever known.
Oh, we need that!
Well, here’s hoping there’s a plan C. Why, what’s plan C? Well, what I’m saying is, “Is there a plan C?” Yeah, but…
Get in! Yeah. A bit quicker! You’re a dog!
Didn’t know you knew how to drive. Whoa… I don’t.
There’s a car!
All right. Stop the car!
What’s going on? Hey, hey! What are you doing? Where’s she going?
Oh, blimey.
Yeah. That was a bit much last night. You think? I fell into a cake.
You’re not gonna kill her, are ya? It’s not part of the current plan, but we might need to be adaptable. So, that’s a no? If you heard a “no,” it is. Now, the necklace. One of the Dalmatians ate it. Not sure which one, so you’ll need to kidnap all of them. All right, sorry. Slow down. What? What are we… Darling, if I’m going to need to repeat myself a lot, this isn’t going to work out.
Why you still talking like that? Grift’s over.
The necklace went in one end, yes? It’s going to come out the other. That’s how it works.
And what about breakfast? Which is now on the floor.
Need-to-know basis.
That was rude. Yeah, but it’s her mum, innit? We gotta cut her some slack. Help her out. Well, it’s not seeming like a lot of fun. My Krispies are on the floor. Yeah, I know, I know. Let’s just get the dogs.
You notice how some dog owners look a lot like their dogs? No. I’ve never noticed that. What about now? All right, let’s have a bit of professionalism, please, Horace. We got a job to do, all right?
Wink is a very likable dog. I’m not sure this plan will work. It’ll work. Remember, Wink, they can smell fear.
Settle, Genghis.
Told you it’d work. How can you not love this face?
It is. And you’re reading about me. And you’re in my shop. It’s me, Estella. Oh, my. My, my, my. You look amazing. You certainly made a splash. I’m just getting started, darling. And I need help. I want to make art, Artie… and I want to make trouble. You in? I do love trouble.
I’m not the enemy! Stop that! Hey, hey, hey! Hey, now. It’s all right. Hey! Hey, hey! Stop that! Hey! Oh, come on! Those aren’t yours!
You got them. Artie, boys. Boys, Artie. Artie will be working downstairs. He actually knows something about fashion. Dogs are very aggressive. Well, you have to walk them, feed them. Get that necklace out. Yeah, well, can’t you walk ’em as well? There’s no “I” in team. Well, there is an “I” in imbecile. Go! Hey! No, no, no, you can’t talk to us like that. We’re helping you here. So don’t.
Oh. Mummy and Daddy are fighting. I’ll, uh, set up downstairs. You stop it. Chill. Just chill.
Come on, dogs. Regent’s Park it is.
You could be more polite is all. I don’t have time. I have to go to work. I’m a designer now. Seriously?
Voilà! Cruella was in a box a long time, now Estella can be the one who makes guest appearances.
Everyone is laughing at me. Well, they say all press is good press, Baroness. Although they have focused rather on the rats.
Did you happen to notice her hair? Coincidence. Apparently all the young people are doing it now. Thank you, John. You’re such an enormous… help. I do my best.
She wants you, hurry up. Come on.
Quotes on Revenge
That necklace is the reason I’m dead.
I had killed my mother.
And in that moment… the best I could think to do was run.
They say there are five stages of grief. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Well, I’d like to add one more. Revenge.
Quotes about Cruella’s Identity
Your name’s Estella, not Cruella.
What do you say to Cruella when she tries to get the better of you? Thank you for coming, but you may go now. Good. Now say goodbye to her. Goodbye, Cruella.
It’s not Estella. That’s the past. I’m Cruella.
Cruella was in a box a long time, now Estella can be the one who makes guest appearances.
Quotes about Fashion
Can’t be a fashion designer in a small town anyway.
It was the pinnacle of fashion in the ’70s. They carried all the best designers. And now I worked there.
I just can’t leave you looking like that. It would be cruel.
You’re hired. This address. 5:00 a.m. Don’t be late.
She liked my window, Jasper. She liked my window!
Baroness, ’65, in the window. Winter collection. I noticed that.
Fabrics! Can you get me a red like that?
If you can dream it, I can dress it.
You and I are going to be very good friends, Artie.
I’d like to start my own label.
Why don’t we work together to create some buzz for this old rag that you continually fill with that old hag?
Your hair, is it real? Black and White Ball. I like to make an impact.
That’s quite fabulous. And you designed this? You did, actually. 1965 collection. Oh, no wonder I love it, it’s mine. I fixed it.
I look stunning.
I want to be like you. You’re a very powerful woman.
Apparently all the young people are doing it now.
Quotes about Family and Friendship
Including my mother. That’s cruel.
Remember, you belong here as much as anyone. They’re lucky to have you. Agreed.
Love you. Love you more.
We were like a family.
This is the nicest birthday in… In a while.
Mum, I got my chance. The one I always wanted. Trust me, I’m going to keep my head down and make it. Cheers.
You forgot your lunch. Thank you.
There is no angle, other than Estella living her dream.
Mum, I got my chance. The one I always wanted. Trust me, I’m going to keep my head down and make it.
Mum! She’s my life.
My mother hadn’t failed dismally, I had. And I wasn’t going to fail her again.
She called my mum a thief. Said she failed as a mother. What? Your mum? She knew your actual mum? Yeah, it turns out that was her party we were at. Mum worked for her once. I dropped the necklace as I was running away. She must’ve found it. It’s mine. So I’m taking it back. Taking it, as in… Stealing it. Yeah.
Anita Darling, my darling. Estella, it’s been so long. You know, I kept staring at you at the party, and then it came to me. That’s Estella from school.
You’re the bravest rat I’ve ever known.
We gotta cut her some slack. Help her out.
Artie, boys. Boys, Artie. Artie will be working downstairs. He actually knows something about fashion.
Mummy and Daddy are fighting. I’ll, uh, set up downstairs. You stop it. Chill. Just chill.