Approximately 309 women were auditioned for the role of Cinderella

Approximately 309 women were auditioned for the role of Cinderella, but it was Ilene Woods who was chosen by Walt Disney after he heard demo songs performed by her. She had no idea she was being tested until Walt hired her. She recorded the songs at the request of some of her songwriting friends, who sent them to Walt without informing her.
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