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KEIRA Knightley has revealed she's banned her daughter from watching Disney princess films, because she doesn't want her to think she needs a man to save her.

The actress, 33, said three-year-old Edie isn't allowed to watch "sexist" classic Cinderella (which dates back to 1950) or The Little Mermaid (1989), but some modern movies are allowed.

Keira Knightley, 33, has BANNED her daughter from watching 'sexist' Disney princess movies
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Keira Knightley, 33, has BANNED her daughter from watching 'sexist' Disney princess moviesCredit: BackGrid
She doesn't want Edie, three, to think she needs a man to save her
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She doesn't want Edie, three, to think she needs a man to save herCredit: Alamy

Speaking on The Ellen Show yesterday, Keira said: "Cinderella - banned because she waits around for the rich guy to rescue her. Don't. Rescue yourself, obviously.

"This is the one I'm quite annoyed about because I love The Little Mermaid and the songs are great, but do not give your voice up for a man.

"That one's a little tricky, but I'm keeping to it."

But Keira, who's starring in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms this Christmas, doesn't have a blanket ban on all House of Mouse films.

Keira has one daughter with Klaxons musician James Righton, who she married in 2013
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Keira has one daughter with Klaxons musician James Righton, who she married in 2013Credit: Getty - Contributor
The Little Mermaid is also banned - because Ariel gives up her voice for a man
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The Little Mermaid is also banned - because Ariel gives up her voice for a manCredit: Alamy

The mum-of-one said Frozen, Moana and Finding Dory are all favourites in her house.

Keira, who married Klaxons musician James Righton in 2013, also revealed Edie wants to be a dentist when she grows up - or a lion.

She said: "She wanted to be a dentist, I'm not sure why, she loves Peppa Pig and fell in love with a dentist episode.

"Now she wants to a be a lion, she roars very well! Even if she wanted to be an actress, I'm going to support her in anything she wants to do."

Keira is starring in Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms this Christmas
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Keira is starring in Disney's The Nutcracker and the Four Realms this ChristmasCredit: Getty - Contributor
Keira Knightley stars in Disney's new trailer for The Nutcracker And The Four Realms

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