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Why adult women voice so many child characters

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Hiring actual children to record thousands of lines is a logistical nightmare involving labor laws and unpredictable tantrums. Instead, studios rely on incredibly talented adult actresses who can perfectly mimic the squeaky, annoying pitch of a toddler. It is much easier to direct a thirty-year-old professional than to bribe a six-year-old with candy to stay near the microphone.

Why adult women voice so many child characters
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