Wicked Stepmother's Fate | Trial Ending Scene (Ever After: A Cinderella Story)

In this punishment scene, Queen Danielle forgives the baroness but for her punishment she sends them to work as they did to her as Laundry Maids. I've always found this comeuppance scene SO SATISFYING; a beautiful example of script writing, acting and audience emotional connection.

This updated 1998 adaptation of the classic fairytale tells the story of Danielle (Drew Barrymore), a vibrant young woman who is forced into servitude after the death of her father. Danielle's stepmother Rodmilla (Anjelica Huston) is a heartless woman who forces Danielle to do the cooking and cleaning, while she tries to marry off her own two daughters. But Danielle's life takes a wonderful turn when she meets the charming Prince Henry (Dougray Scott).

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[JohnDonovanProductions]

01:58 am I the only one who see a man???

[TisMePyper.S]

“Of course not, Mother.
I’m only here for the food” 😂

[janyou]

" The same courtesy that She had bestowed upon me. "

Revenged with a class.

[spiceupyourafterlife]

This scene is so cathartic! I’ve seen so many adaptations of Cinderella where the protagonist claims to forgive her stepmother but I’ve always found it refreshing that Danielle doesn’t forgive Rodmilla. Because the truth is that you do not have to forgive your abuser and I love that this movie validates that fact.

[Sanaa_K_Mohamed]

Marguerite having to bow to Danielle must've hurt worse than that punch Danielle threw at her. 😂

[rebeccahmiller]

I actually think this was a better punishment because not only does she lose her title, but she also gets to do the same work she forced Danielle to do. I still think it's more than what she deserves, but still.

[errolpletcher]

"Choose your words wisely, Madame. For they may be your last."

I've always loved that line and the way she says it.

[TheScarlettrouge]

“Marguerite, I don’t believe you’ve met… my wife.” Oh, that was SO satisfying!!

Also, the necklace Danielle is wearing is the same necklace that the Page Boy smuggles out to Rodmilla and subsequently has Marguerite “return” to the Queen.

[sarahhales]

I love the huge eye roll from Jacquline when her sister tries equally throw Rodmilla under the bus. It was perfect!

[TheAngryHappyMaskSalesman]

I am glad Jacqueline also got her happy ending. She was much nicer than the other two. She ended up with a lover and free will in the castle alongside Danielle. Always be nice to your entourage. It always will be rewarding in the end.

[theshillneckedlizard]

Anyone else think that Angelica Huston acted the absolute hell out of this scene? The expressions on her face, of shock, then confusion, disgust, then finally fear, are all spot on. I always maintain it is much harder to play a villain role than a hero, and the fact that everyone loved seeing Rodmilla get hers in this scene actually shows how well Ms Huston acted the character

[draconian_rebel]

The ONLY Cinderella worth her salt, who carried a full grown man over her shoulder, no tight corsets and spilling bosoms, natural strength, grace and beauty.. Drew Barrymore 🎉🥰

[anaguillen]

I love that she's wearing the queen's pendant, the same one that Marguerite and her mother used to trick her, I love the way they send you the message that the queen supports Danielle. Love this movie.

[TRONwuzhere]

I still find it absolutely amazing how Anjelica Huston was able to just "float" in at 0:08 .She does the same thing as Morticia in the Addams Family. She must have hidden wheels on her feet! 😂

[stellasol]

I always thought it was impressive and awful that Rodmilla, even on her knees and knowing her fate was in her step-daughter's hands, could still look at Danielle like she was a bug. She still looked at this girl dressed in silk and jewels with such disdain, without begging or pleading, as if she was still in charge of her life rather than the other way around. Rodmilla hated her that much.

[thegreatestman]

The idea that nobody speaks in her defense, says it all about who she is and she is a rotten human being! Excellent ending to such a cruel villain

[DragonGoddess]

Blonde stepsister: "I'm a victim here!"

Jacquline: 🙄

[steliosstamatialis]

This scene is even better on a rewatch. Watching Rodmilla floating into the court, doing a big show of bowing to the gathered royalty, as her and Marguerite are completely ignorant of the fate that is about to befall them while Jacqueline quietly plays along. Equally masterful and cathartic.

[KoraggRules]

“Of course not mother….I’m only here for the food” 🔥🔥🔥

That’s a burn

[SalGersGirl]

I think Drew Barrymore is such an underrated actress and overcoming what she went through as a child only makes me admire her all the more