Auliʻi Cravalho Got to Buy Her Mom a House Due to 'Moana' Success: 'She Gave Me Everything'

Auliʻi Cravalho‘s whole life has changed.

The 24-year-old actress and singer opened up about the smash hit success of Moana, as the sequel stars breaking records around the world at the box office in its opening weekend.

In a conversation with People, she revealed the biggest change to her life thus far.

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Auli’i‘s mother, Puanani, raised her on food stamps on the Big Island and Oahu.

“We lived in a one-bedroom apartment in Mililani when I was cast. I slept in the bedroom, my mom slept on the couch. She gave me everything,” she recalled.

Following the success of the animated movie, she said: “I bought my mommy a house. She’s happily retired.”

She also noted that she close with both parents, who ran a construction company and divorced when she was young.

“Your parents give you so much,” she said. “Kids feel a little indebted, I’m going to be honest! But we feel so grateful for our parents’ sacrifices.”

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