Miss Spider is one of the deuteragonists in James and the Giant Peach. She is giant spider who grew in human-size after eating magical Crocodile Tongues. She becomes the adoptive mother of James Henry Trotter after their adventure together.
She is voiced by Susan Sarandon.
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Gallery[]
Miss Spider's first appearance.
Miss Spider next to a birthday candle.
Miss Spider on the floor.
Miss Spider being released into the wild by James.
The insects singing "Family".
Trivia[]
- During the set of when Miss Spider is normal-sized, Paul Terry (who played James) got bitten by the spider. This is why he never acted again.
- She is one of the few female Disney characters to be seen smoking a cigar (though she actually borrowed it from Mr. Centipede).
- In the book, she, along with the Silkworm (a character in the book), set up a factory to make ropes for tightrope walkers in New York City in the film she opens up a night club.
- She is different from the other Miss Spider by David Kirk.