Stella — The One and Only Ivan Character Profile

About Stella

An aging, wise elephant and Ivan's longtime companion. As her health declines, she mentors the young Ruby, inspires Ivan to fight for the animals' freedom, and passes away after securing a promise for Ruby's future.

Character Facts

Played by

Angelina Jolie

Appears in

The One and Only Ivan (2020)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Stella — Alliance Mentor — Ivan (Sam Rockwell)

  Longtime companion and mentor who guides Ivan before her death.

• Stella — Social Mentor — Ruby (Brooklynn Prince)

  Aging performer who steps back to allow Ruby to take the spotlight.

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• Mack (Bryan Cranston)
• Ivan (Sam Rockwell)
• Ruby (Brooklynn Prince)
• Henrietta (voice) (Chaka Khan)
• Bob (Danny DeVito)
• Snickers (Helen Mirren)
• Julia (Ariana Greenblatt)
• Candace Taylor (Eleanor Matsuura)
• George (Ramón Rodríguez)
• Castello (Owain Arthur)
• Animal Inspector #1 (Kriss Dillon)
• Helen (Hannah Bourne)