Life Lessons We Learned From Disney’s Baddest Villains

The Disney Channel Original Movie series Descendants is the gift that keeps on giving, showcasing the powerful stories of the kids of Disney's vilest villains and most memorable heroes.

Just like the children of Maleficent, Cruella de Vil, the Evil Queen, Jafar and so many more, we've definitely learned a life lesson or two from these scoundrels along the way. Which Disney baddie have you learned the most from? Keep reading to discover our favorites. 

The Evil Queen

There's nothing wrong with caring about your looks, but if your vanity becomes your No. 1 priority, you're going to have problems. Comparison is the thief of joy, so focus on everything you've got going for you (including being the literal queen, with some incredible witchy powers, to boot), and not obsessing over the fairness of an actual child. 

(Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs via RKO Radio Pictures)

 

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The Queen of Hearts

You can't, and shouldn't, always get what you want. People are allowed to have different thoughts and opinions, and just because you have a bit of power doesn't mean you get to dictate absolutely everything about the people you rule. Also, beheading is never a solution to your problems. 

(Alice in Wonderland via RKO Radio Pictures)

 

Maleficent

Revenge isn't all it's cracked up to be. Don't make a mountain out of a molehill, and consider your own actions and previous behavior the next time you don't receive an expected invite to a party. If you're that powerful and clever, anyhow, you should figure out how to make your own friends and your own fun. 

(Sleeping Beauty via Buena Vista Distribution)

 

Cruella de Vil

Fur is just not cool, and if you're going to wear it, at least make sure it's thrifted or ethically sourced. Few things sound more evil than wearing the coats of a mass of adorable dalmatian puppies, and basically the less we can be like Cruella, the better. 

(One Hundred and One Dalmatians via Buena Vista Distribution)

 

Ursula

If you give someone an unfair deal, it'll come back to bite you. Don't take advantage of your own power and other people's naivety to get ahead in life unless you want everyone to know precisely how nasty and cruel you are. 

(The Little Mermaid via Buena Vista Distribution)

 

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Jafar

Being too power-hungry will backfire, big time. It might be satisfying, but revealing your evil plan to the hero is never a good idea. You should also make sure to read all of the fine print before committing to a deal that sounds too good to be true (for example, transforming yourself into a genie). 

(Aladdin via Buena Vista Distribution)

 

Scar

Greed might get you want you want, temporarily, but it will not last. You can throw your power around and be horrible to those who serve you, but when they realize their collective power, you're going to face the consequences.

(The Lion King via Buena Vista Distribution)

 

Hades

By going out of your way to prevent someone else's good fortune, you'll probably just guarantee it. Don't be a hothead, and definitely don't meddle with prophecies unless you want to spell your own doom. 

(Hercules via Buena Vista Distribution)

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