45 Fat Cartoon Characters We All Love

In Disney’s 1997 animated feature, Hercules, Hades ille Tettares (or simply Hades) is the God of the Dead, the fourth God of the grave, and the king of all spirits and demons in the Underworld.

Aside from being the antagonist in the film, Hades also starred in the animated series. In addition to having two older brothers, Zeus and Poseidon, he has a deep hatred for his nephew Hercules and continuously seeks ways to overthrow Olympus.

Creator: John Musker

Genie was the protagonist of Disney’s 1992 animated film Aladdin. An obedient servant to whoever owns the magic lamp he resides in, he is a larger-than-life comical spirit.

In addition to granting wishes, the Genie can shape-shift and transcend space and time thanks to a phenomenal cosmic power. Although he possesses such power, he must remain within his lamp for eternity until he is completely freed by his master (the owner of the magic lamp).

A loose comparison can be made between the Genie of the Lamp in One Thousand and One Nights folktale Aladdin and the Genie of the Lamp in Aladdin. Having absolute freedom from the shackles of the lamp is the ultimate dream of the Genie.

In Disney’s 1937 animated feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Doc was the self-proclaimed dwarf leader. Along with the other six dwarfs, he is one of Disney’s most iconic characters (three of whom will appear next!).

While he appears pompous and panicky, he always looks out for his fellow dwarfs, ensuring they are well taken care of. He’s absent-minded primarily and lost in his world, but he’s also highly lovable. It is common for him to get tongue-tied and lose track of his thoughts during conversations. Grumpy, however, often objects to most things Doc says, even though the rest of the dwarfs follow him.

Lady and the Tramp was an animated feature film released in 1955 that starred Aunt Sarah as the main antagonist. She is the aunt of Jim Dear and the great aunt of Jim Jr. She prefers cats to dogs and is highly antagonistic towards them, blaming them for any incidents.

She is shown to be highly remorseful in the novel and comic adaptation when she finds out Tramp is responsible for protecting the baby, and she drives her nephew to the pound to retrieve the animal. At the movie’s end, she apologizes to Lady and Tramp, offering them dog biscuits as consolation gifts, suggesting that she has developed a liking for dogs.

Baymax, the loveable healthcare robot from the hit movie ‘Big Hero 6,’ has become iconic for his uniquely fat physique. Designed to be non-threatening and comforting, Baymax’s fat build is more akin to an inflatable marshmallow than a traditional robot.

The word ‘fat’ when describing Baymax, far from disparaging, is crucial to understanding his charm. His fatness is an emblem of the warm, nurturing essence that defines him. It reinforces his role as a caregiver, making him look soft, approachable, and huggable – attributes that conventional robot designs often lack.

His fatness is part of his design strength, inviting people into his comforting embrace.

Disney’s 2010 animated film Tangled features Hook Hand as a supporting character. The initial portrayal of him as someone evil and always looking to harm Rapunzel changes over time.

As well as having a hook for a hand, Hook Hand carries tons of armor around him. When he confesses that he’d always dreamt of becoming a pianist and supports Rapunzel’s escape plan, he reveals he has a soft side to him.

His appearance is a complete contrast to his nature and behavior, which makes Hook Hand seem funny.

Ralph is the titular protagonist of Wreck-it Ralph, a 2012 animated feature from Disney and its 2018 sequel. With a height of 9 feet and 643 pounds, Ralph considers himself a wrecker. The 8-bit platform video game Fix-It Felix Jr starred Ralph as the villain.

He embarks on a game-jumping adventure to Litwak’s Arcade, aiming to earn a medal and become known as the ‘good guy’ after doing the same thing for 30 years straight with almost no recognition. After gaming hours, Ralph is seen as a friendly and warm man with a bad temper.

A primary antagonist in Disney’s Toy Story 2 was Stinky Pete. Because he’s grumpy and means (mostly because he’s still hurting from not having experienced a child’s love), he’s not your typical villain.

Along with Jessie, Bullseye, and Sheriff Woody, he was a prospector doll from Woody’s Roundup. Nevertheless, he can still be considered a villain since his main objective is to prevent Woody and Andy from reuniting.

In Disney’s 1951 animated film Alice in Wonderland, the Queen of Hearts was the main antagonist. The character is portrayed as a psychotic tyrant with personality traits like mood swings, temper tantrums, impatience, and egotism.

Her character in the animated feature alternates between being fond of Alice one minute and demanding she is beheaded the next. The Queen looks utterly different from Alice, with thick arms, ape-like features, untamed hair, and fat.

Fairy Mary leads Tinker fairies. As a stout, fussy Tinker, she takes extreme pride in her identity and is highly organized. Despite her love of listening to stories, fairy Mary gets highly anxious in intense situations and prefers to count by herself to feel calm.

The woman is a motherly figure who guides others when necessary but is not afraid to be firm and harsh if necessary. Despite her high expectations, she gets highly disappointed when Tinker Bell does not like her talent.

Disney’s 1950 classic featured Cinderella’s fairy godmother as a pivotal character, but she wasn’t one of the main characters. The grandmother was the embodiment of Cinderella’s hopes (as confirmed by her), and she exemplified comfort, as expected from a loving grandmother.

For those who had pure hearts and noble minds, she devoted her life to making their dreams come true. Using her magic wand, she chanted ‘bibbidi-bobbidi-boo’, a magical phrase.

Alice in Wonderland (1951), Disney’s classic, features the charming and chubby Cheshire cat, who sings songs, grins, is goofy, creates magic, and teases the evil queens.

The Duchess owns him, and he’s incredibly cool. It is also the only character in Wonderland who listens to what Alice has to say, providing her with valuable insights into how things work in the land, and getting her familiar with the rules as she goes.

Different renditions of the cat have appeared in various mediums, but the chubby grinning cat from the 1951 version seems to have matched how Lewis Caroll envisioned him.

The animated film Up from Disney+ Pixar features another major character named Dug. The dog Dug communicated by wearing a unique collar that translated his thoughts into words.

As well as being extraordinarily playful and optimistic, he is friendly and lovable. The adorable Dug liked and liked everyone he met almost instantly. Although he sometimes comes off as an airhead, he is obedient and follows every instruction.

Squirrels were also a major weakness for Dug, as he tends to get distracted quite easily. A very social dog, he loves to spread love wherever he goes. Initially owned by Charles Muntz, Dug finds a new Carl owner.

Based on the children’s book Basil of Baker Street, the Great Mouse Detective featured Professor Padraic Ratigan (better known as Professor Ratigan or simply Ratigan) as the main antagonist.

A vile criminal mastermind, he is the arch-nemesis of Baker Street’s famous mouse Detective Basil. Sherlock Holmes’ arch nemesis James Moriarty is believed to have inspired Detective Basil’s character (since Detective Basil is believed to be based on Sherlock Holmes).

A crucial scene in Disney’s 1998 movie Mulan depicted Mulan as an idealistic young large woman unable to fit into society due to her good intentions. The Matchmaker makes a quick brief appearance.

Matchmakers are viewed as perfectionists who expect brides-to-be to be equally perfect. Mulan is called a disgrace and unfit for a bride by this rude and unreasonable woman. Despite not being the main villain, she was there to undermine Mulan’s self-confidence and existence.

At the christening of Sleeping Beauty, Princess Aurora, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather appear as her fairy godmothers, guardian angels, and fairy godmothers from Disney’s 1959 classic.

Flora is chubby, grey-haired, and motherly, with sweet, caring, and maternal characteristics.

In addition to being chubby, Fauna has a keen sense of wisdom and is also thoughtful. In contrast, Merryweather has a sweet, caring, and cheerful disposition and is adorably plump. As a result of their combined power, the three of them were able to change Maleficent’s curse on Aurora from death to a deep sleep that the kiss of true love could awake.

Who doesn’t like a cute fat dog cartoon?  He still has his baby rolls, that’s all. Rolly from 101 Dalmatians was no exception to the rule that dogs and food go hand-in-hand.

Providing light comedy in times of grave peril, he was one of the most realistic portrayals of a pup in the litter. Disney’s Rolly is a poster pup for food (and potential food shaming and kidnapping) unapologetically all about food.

Disney’s 1967 cult classic, The Jungle Book, featured the Baloo as the deuteragonist. This fun-loving, fat bear, easy-going, goofy ol’ sloth beat is also portrayed as extraordinarily good-natured and becoming Mowgli’s best friend.

In addition to spending time with Mowgli, he enjoys listening to jazz, swimming, and getting back scratches. As with every lazy individual, he does not enjoy working and has a lot of obligations. Even so, he would go to any length to ensure Mowgli’s safety and well-being.

In Disney’s Toy Story, Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head were a couple of mushy, in-love toy potato heads (based on Playskool’s famous toy). In addition to being body-positive characters, they had constantly changing body features (similar to real people).

Despite their consistent personalities, they are always beneficial, as evidenced by the little green men whose lives they save, which makes them forever indebted to them.

Among the supporting characters in Toy Story were the adorable squeeze toy aliens (also known as Little Green Men or LGMs). Despite playing minor roles in the first, second, and fourth films, they played a pivotal role in the third film.

Much attention is paid to the cute-looking aliens, their near-worship of ‘The Claw’ (from their game), which they believe will take them to an unknown new world, and their ability to speak simultaneously at all times. As a result, they get into quite a bit of trouble and are mostly unaware of what is happening.

An animated feature from Disney in 1998, A Bug’s Life, features Heimlich, the fat old caterpillar. Even though he’s heartbroken about his appearance (because he can’t wait to become a butterfly), he’s an absolute bundle of joy.

Instead of emerging from the cocoon as a slender, beautiful moth, he surprises everyone by appearing just the same, only with wings added.

Disney’s 1989 animated feature, The Little Mermaid, featured Flounder as one of its main characters. Despite his timidity and cowardice, he often embarks on crazy adventures with Ariel.

Although he is named after the Flounder fish, he is a tropical yellow fish with teal stripes. Based on ‘The Evil Manta’ (episode 9 of The Little Mermaid animated series), he comes from a large family with multiple siblings. In addition to being extremely loyal to Ariel, Flounder is highly protective of her and always stands up for her no matter what.

In Disney’s Toy Story 2, Al McWhiggin, another antagonist, collects rare toys for money and is extremely greedy. In addition to being extremely greedy, Al is also hilarious. Despite being obsessed with toys, he’s cautious and never breaks or mishandles them.

In reality, he builds collections that he sells for a great deal of money. It doesn’t bother him at all to commit minor crimes to make things happen the way he wants.

In The Rescuers, a Disney animated feature from 1977, Bernard is the male protagonist. Pudgy-looking mouse whose first job was that of a janitor for Rescue Aid Society, the mouse equivalent of the United Nations.

In return, he is promoted to the American ambassador for the Society when he accompanies Miss Bianca on her first mission. Fuschia and Mischa Roberts are born to Bernard and Miss Bianca, whom he eventually marries, and they both become parents.

In Disney’s 1950 animated film Cinderella, Gus was another adorable fat Disney rodent who was rescued by Cinderella and became her loyal sidekick.

He helps her steal the materials she needs to finish her ball gown. In addition to transforming himself into a horse for a short time, Gus also assists Cinderella’s carriage to the ball. A climactic scene in the movie sees Gus and Jaq stealing keys to Cinderella’s locked room and helping her try on the shoe.

The final scene shows Gus accompanying Cinderella to the castle. He follows her everywhere.

In Disney’s 1991 animated film Beauty and the Beast, Le Fou was Gaston LeGume’s man-Friday. Although he looks up to Gaston, he is mainly put down by him, even though LeFou always encourages and supports him.

Gaston mistreats him and asks him to follow him to the castle so he can remove the Beast. As a result of the battle, LeFou ends up getting injured. However, LeFou is still alive and okay in the penultimate scene of the film.

Aladdin’s 1992 protagonist, Sultan Hamed Bobolonius II of Agrabah, was known as The Sultan. In addition to being the ruler of Agrabah, he was Princess Jasmine’s father. Throughout the kingdom, he invites princes to take his daughter’s hand and eventually his throne to find a suitable match for her.

However, his most trusted adviser, Jafar, almost takes over his throne after getting tricked by him. Jafar is defeated at the film’s end, and the Sultan regains his rightful control over the kingdom of Agrabah.

Throughout Zootopia, Officer Benjamin Clawhauser played the role of a male cheetah. In addition to being their secretary, he was their radio dispatcher for the highly esteemed Zootopia Police Department.

Gazelle has a charming and bubbly personality, and Clawhauser adores her. Furthermore, he has a friendly disposition and is highly social. As his job does not require a lot of physical activity, he’s mostly seen munching on food.

In Disney’s 2016 animated feature Moana, Maui plays a pivotal role. The way he goes about his business is seen as boisterous and mischievous.

Although the film initially portrayed him as an antagonist, he is also highly responsible. Throughout the movie, Maui guides Moana every step of the way and proves to be an invaluable asset.

Although he is a shape-shifting demigod, his childhood tragedy gives him a somewhat human quality that makes him famous. His solo song “You’re Welcome” continues to be one of Disney’s most popular songs.

Among the main characters in Disney’s 1994 animated film, The Lion King is Pumba. The Lion King 112 also features him as the deuteragonist. His unlikely best friend is a meerkat named Timon, who’s a sizeable gluttonous warthog.

Initially, Pumba considered himself alone and was mostly treated as an outcast in his community. Even though most animals dislike Pumba due to his pungent smell, he remains optimistic and happy-go-lucky and lives by the philosophy of ‘Hakuna Matata.’

Stromboli is the second antagonist in Disney’s 1940 animated feature, Pinocchio. As a puppeteer and showman, he has a crazy ambition of making a lot of money at the expense of others.

Despite his jovial appearance, he has a terrible temper, which causes him to curse when agitated. Pinocchio stumbles down the stairs on stage, as Stromboli is also highly opposed to humiliation. Occasionally, he displays a soft, humane, and patient side, which turns out to be a facade he puts up to hide his true criminal nature.

In The Sword in the Stone, Disney’s 1963 animated feature, Madam Mim (also known as Mad Madam Mim) is the main antagonist.

Due to their non-cordial terms, she happens to be Merlin’s biggest rival. The only thing known about her is that she managed to harness all her magical powers at some point in the past and used them for malign and evil purposes as she was convinced and well aware of her ability.

In Disney’s 1995 animated Pocahontas, Governor Ratcliffe is the main villain. Despite his insatiable appetite for gold, he is highly power-hungry, pompous, and greedy because he believes that gold will enable him to become extremely wealthy.

His xenophobia, cruelty, racism, and heartlessness are also extreme. He knows he hasn’t been popular with people due to his self-awareness. There is no way you can love him or feel fond of him. He is the worst kind of villain there is.

Featured in Disney’s 2003 animated film Brother Bear, Tanana is a tribal shaman and a member of the Kenai tribe.

As a member of her tribe, she is highly respected and loved for her warmth and wisdom. The women in her tribe and village look up to her as a grandmotherly figure due to her excellent sense of humor, her keen sense of curiosity, and her understanding of life and totems.

Her tribe’s children never question the totems the Great Spirits choose for them when they come of age.

The Princess and the Frog’s Mama Odie was a supporting character in the 2009 animated feature.

This blinded voodoo priestess lives deep inside Louisiana’s swamps. She is 197 years old. Although she is a highly eccentric, sunny, wise, and powerful woman, she doesn’t use any of her strengths to grant wishes.

Mama Odie is quite well-known in the bayou, and Louise the Alligator refers to her simply as the ‘Voodoo Queen of the Bayou.’ Despite her sweet and motherly nature, she is feared by many. Juju the snake, is her closest companion, assisting her with various household tasks.

Mulan is Disney’s 1998 animated feature that features Shan Yu as the primary antagonist. As the hated Hun Army leader, he was responsible for the mass genocide that ravaged China for centuries.

As the Emperor of China commissions the building of the Great Wall of China to deter the Huns, Shan Yu sees it as a challenge and declares war on him, intent on taking over the throne.

Despite showing similar arrogant and megalomaniacal traits to his predecessors and successors, he was a complete contrast to them.

After killing his enemies in cold blood or at random, he is often seen joking and making fun of death after killing even the most defenseless individuals. The kind of villain you wish didn’t exist simply because he is so evil.

In the iconic 1937 classic, Bashful is another of the seven white dwarfs. He is timid and is often seen blushing unnecessarily. Whenever Bashful feels embarrassed, he hides behind his beard.

Despite his shy nature, Bashful harbors a deep crush on Snow White, which is noticeable when Snow White plans on sharing a story with the dwarfs, and Bashful wants it to be about love!

Mulan, Disney’s 1998 animated feature, featured Grandmother Fa as a supporting character. Considering her name, it is likely that she is Fa Mulan’s paternal grandmother (her father’s mother, Fa Zhou’s mother).

With crisp white hair, she is an elderly lady. She’s seen as extraordinarily hep and spunky despite the cliched notion one might have due to her age.

As the oldest living member of the Fa family, Grandma Fa is also quite acquainted with Chinese traditions, which explains her close relationship with the ancestors (despite a dismissive attitude she harbors towards them for ‘being dead’!)

Date of birth: August 21, 1921
Creator: A. A. Milne

Winnie The Pooh, the endearing bear is known for his endless craving for honey, has often been subjected to body shaming and criticism for his unhealthy diet. Yet, beneath these imperfections, Winnie The Pooh teaches us a vital lesson about self-acceptance and resisting societal pressures on our self-image.

So don’t hesitate to reach for that pot of honey and savor “Pooh-sized” portions – because you are deserving. Don’t let anyone’s judgment sway your worth. Winnie The Pooh may not showcase chiseled abs or a defined six-pack, but does that matter? It’s his friendships and adventures that truly define him.

Ursula, the iconic sea witch from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” is a bold representation of body diversity within animated films. She fills the screen with her full figure, displaying a form that diverges significantly from the typical slim figures seen in many cartoon characters.

From her tentacled lower half to her buxom upper body, Ursula exudes confidence and ownership over her physique, offering an element of body positivity in her characterization.

However, it’s important to acknowledge that Ursula’s depiction as a ‘villain’ could potentially reinforce unfortunate stereotypes about larger body types. Many cartoons and films have historically positioned heavier characters as antagonists, inadvertently fostering negative perceptions about size and weight.

The shirt on Russell doesn’t cover the whole of his stomach, which indicates that he is overweight. In addition to his Wilderness Explorer uniform, he always wears merit badges.

Up, an animated film by Disney+Pixar, features Russell as the title character. Carl Fredricksen accompanied him to Paradise Falls as a Junior Wilderness Explorer.

In addition to being extremely loud, hyperactive, and anxious, Russell is also very curious about everything he sees and is quite fun-loving. The young boy’s behavior seems to annoy old Carl throughout the movie, but he appears to be quite fond of him at the end of the film.

Fat Albert Jackson starred as the titular character and the main protagonist in Filmation’s animated television series, Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, a creation of the famous comedian Bill Cosby. In addition to producing and hosting the show, Cosby also provided his voice to Fat Albert and various other characters.

Drawing inspiration from Cosby’s childhood gang experiences, the show centered around Fat Albert, famous for his catchphrase ‘Hey hey hey!’. He embodied the heartbeat and conscience of the show, guiding the Junkyard Gang members.

Despite his obesity, Fat Albert revealed in sports and was recognizable in his signature red pullover sweater, white shirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers. Being well-mannered and mature beyond his years, he put in significant effort to uphold the dignity of the gang and himself. His helpful nature extended to playing the bagpipe accordion and leading the Junkyard Band as the main vocalist.

Homey Jay Simpson, better known as Homer, stars as the main protagonist in The Simpsons, one of the longest-running sitcoms. Homer, Marge Simpson’s husband and father to Bart, Maggie, and Lisa, resides in Springfield. He embodies extreme laziness and ignorance, frequently on the receiving end of insults, rage, or annoyance from his son Bart. In retaliation, he often tries to strangle Bart.

Homer exhibits immense care, bravery, and love for his family and friends despite his silliness and naivety. His love for beer-drinking sessions with friends and indulgence in food are well known. He often battles a remarkably short attention span and frequent emotional outbursts.

Peter Griffin, the unforgettable protagonist from Family Guy, is not just a cartoon character – he’s a fat cartoon character, and that’s putting it kindly. His physique doesn’t just tip the scales, it absolutely smashes them. His rotund belly is a proud testament to his unstoppable love for beer, junk food, and those greasy late-night snacks that seem to be his kryptonite.

With his bulging waistline and a button-popping shirt that’s always one meal away from total surrender, Peter embodies the phrase ‘larger than life’. You see, in the animated town of Quahog, Peter isn’t just fat – he’s FAT with capital letters! He’s a walking, talking, belly-laughing celebration of every late-night pizza binge and every ‘just-one-more’ doughnut.

Peter’s size doesn’t just add to his character; it IS his character. It’s a testament to his carefree, rules-don’t-apply-to-me kind of lifestyle.

Garfield, the anthropomorphic orange fat tabby cat, stars as the main protagonist in one of the longest-running franchises bearing his name. Recognized for his laziness, sarcasm, and arrogance, he also harbors a profound love for food, particularly lasagna.

He shares his home with his socially awkward and nerdy owner, Jon Arbuckle, and Odie, the dim-witted dog. Garfield often instigates trouble with Odie, resorting to insults and harm, yet underneath this exterior lies a love for Odie, revealing that he can’t do without him.

As for Jon, Garfield relishes the opportunity to tease him, regularly offering sarcastic remarks, primarily for his inability to secure the affections of his love interest, Liz. Garfield also has a beloved teddy bear named Pooky, which he is often seen clutching with affection.