The Most Incredible Secrets Behind The Scenes Of The Incredibles Movies

Edna Mode Is Based On A Real Person

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The character of Edna mode was modeled after Edith Head, a woman who won 8 Oscars for best costume design over the course of her career.

Brad Bird denies that Edna was based on Edith, but come on. That’s like the time Vanilla Ice denied sampling “Under Pressure.” We have ears, Vanilla Ice. And we have eyes, Brad Bird.