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The Emperor's New Groove

Yzma

Film guide, starting point, and performer.

Yzma in The Emperor's New Groove (2000), played by Eartha Kitt.

Film guide · 1 film · 2000 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Yzma on screen

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Film guide · 1 film · 2000Main sequence runtime: 1h 18m
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  1. 01The Emperor's New Groove poster
    Start hereThe Emperor's New Groove

    2000 · 1h 18m

    Portrayed by Eartha Kitt · voice

    Eartha Kitt's portrayal of Yzma in The Emperor's New Groove gives viewers a spoiler-free way to understand this screen version of the character.

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    MoviHero score88/100WORTH IT

THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Yzma?

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Eartha Kitt plays Yzma in The Emperor's New Groove.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

Yzma screen credits

Screen credits: The Emperor's New Groove (2000) — Eartha Kitt as Yzma.

WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU

Signature lines

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“Ha! You really should have thought of that before you became peasants. We're through here. Take him away. Next!”

The Emperor's New Groove (2000)

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WHO TO EXPLORE NEXT

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