Who is Envy in Inside Out 2?

Inside Out 2 is a superhit animated film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. The movie was released on June 14, 2024, and is the sequel to Inside Out (2020). The film is directed by Kelsey Mann, who also wrote the film with Meg LeFauve. Inside Out 2 was a massive hit at the box office and broke many records. After the release, it became the highest-grossing animated film of all time, the highest-grossing film of 2024, and also the eighth-highest-grossing film of all time.

Inside Out follows the story of Riley Andersen, showing the emotions inside her mind. The story focuses on five emotions - Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, that live in Riley’s mind. Inside Out 2 continues the story of Riley Andersen, who is now 13 years old. Riley experiences new and more complex emotions as a teenager. The film introduces four new emotions - Anxiety, Envy, Ennui (boredom), and Embarrassment. The film has a talented voice cast including Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman, Tony Hale, Ayo Edebiri, and others.

Who is Envy in Inside Out 2?

Envy is one of the new emotions introduced in Inside Out 2. She represents the feeling of wanting what others have, such as others' passion, achievements, or qualities. Envy is shown as a small, turquoise, and insecure character with big eyes, reflecting the nature of the emotion she represents. Her design and personality focus on desires and self-comparison, which are common struggles among teenagers. At this age, because of constant comparison, children end up feeling pressured by their peers to do stuff that others are doing. Riley also feels the need to fit in with her new classmates.

In the film, Envy’s role shows how Riley starts to notice what others have and compares herself to them, leading her to feel inferior or jealous. For instance in the movie, when Riley enters the hockey camp, she feels inferior to her seniors and wants to befriend Val to fit in. While Riley tries to fit in with new people, she leaves her old friends behind, losing her sense of self in the process. Envy’s interactions with the other emotions help Riley learn how to handle these feelings and find a balance between admiration and self-acceptance.

Who is the voice of Envy?

Ayo Edebiri is the voice of Envy in the film. She is an American comedian, actress, and writer. She was born on October 3, 1995, in Massachusetts, United States. In 2014, she started her acting career with the TV show Defectives. She started her career as a comedian in 2020 and performed stand-up on Comedy Central’s Up Next. She made her film debut with the film Shithouse in 2020.

She has given her voice to many projects like Big Mouth (2020-Present), Bigtop Burger (2020-2023), Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024-Present), Inside Out 2 (2024), etc. She is also known for her role in The Bear (2022) and Theatre Camp (2023). She has won the Golden Globe and Critics Choice Awards for Best Actress in a Comedy Series, and Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.

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