Belle French

"Sometimes the best book has the dustiest jacket. And sometimes, the best teacup is chipped."

- Belle to Mr. Gold

Belle, briefly known as Lacey, is a character on ABC's Once Upon a Time. She débuts in the twelfth episode of the first season. She is portrayed by starring cast member Emilie de Ravin, and is the Storybrooke counterpart of Belle.

Trivia

 * The name "Belle" is of French origin derived from the same word that means "beautiful".
 * The name "Lacey" is of English origin derived from the variant name spelling "Lacy" and the word "lassy" which is the name of a town in Normandy, France.
 * Like Disney's adaption of the same character, Belle is interested in books and is given access to a library by her love interest.
 * Belle considers herself as an expert at rehabilitation.

Appearances
Note: "Archive" denotes archive footage.