Cruella de Vil

Cruella de Vil is a fictional character from Dodie Smith's novel *The Hundred and One Dalmatians* and its adaptations. She is depicted as a wealthy, fashionable, and villainous woman known for her distinctive black-and-white hair and obsession with fur. Her primary motivation is to obtain Dalmatian puppies to make a luxurious fur coat, reflecting her ruthless and morally questionable nature. Cruella embodies vanity, greed, and cruelty, serving as a classic antagonist whose dramatic personality and distinctive style make her an iconic figure in popular culture.