Charlotte hires Tiana to cater for the ball, which gives her enough money to finally buy an old sugar mill that she wants to convert into her restaurant. He has invited Prince Naveen to stay at his home as an honored guest.
Years later, while Tiana is planning to open her restaurant, he starts hosting a masquerade ball for Mardi Gras. Pushover", seconds before giving her a new pet puppy. La Bouff tells Charlotte that while she will receive the dress, he will no longer be "Mr.
Though he attempts to decline, Eli quickly gives in to his daughter's pleas and asks Eudora if she can whip something up, and she agrees, telling him "anything for my best customer" (while motioning to other numerous dresses Charlotte owns).Īs Tiana and Eudora leave, Mr. However, Charlotte notices the dress from her storybook and begins to beg her father that a replica is made for her. He notices the new dress the seamstress made for Charlotte and claims he would "expect nothin' less from the finest seamstress in New Orleans".
Even so, Charlotte takes after her father in that she is warm-hearted and generous, despite her privileged lifestyle.Įli is first seen at the beginning of the film after Eudora reads the story of "The Frog Prince". Because of his friendly nature, however, he can also be a pushover-specifically with his daughter, Charlotte, who constantly exploits her father's fortune for her own obsessions, such as lavish dresses and gowns. His eagerness to fund smaller businesses such as Eudora's and the local newspaper shows that he is incredibly generous with his wealth. With help from a legion of voodoo spirits, Facilier plots to kill Big Daddy so he can steal his fortune and rule all of New Orleans.ĭespite his position of power, Eli is shown to be loving, jovial, and friendly.
Facilier, a dastardly voodoo master, holds Big Daddy in contempt. However, not everyone in New Orleans is a fan of him Dr. He is also something of a father figure to Tiana, having been good friends with her mother, Eudora, for many years-in no small part due to Eudora running an esteemed seamstress business, which is responsible for supplying Charlotte with many fairytale-inspired ball gowns.īig Daddy is revered and beloved amongst the townsfolk so much so, that he was elected king of the Mardi Gras parade for five consecutive years. He appears to be a single parent, as Charlotte's mother is neither seen nor mentioned throughout the film. As the wealthiest man in New Orleans, Big Daddy is also the most powerful man in the city.
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