Stuart

Lore & Background

In the *Minions* prequel film (2015), Stuart is established as one of the three main Minions who embark on a journey to find a new villainous master after serving a series of historical figures. The creative team designed Stuart as an "impertinent, lazy teenager" to give him a distinct personality among the trio, with Kevin being the "big brotherly character" and Bob the "innocent kid." All three are defined by their idiocy, according to director Pierre Coffin. Stuart's single eye and slightly shorter stature compared to Kevin are physical traits that help differentiate him from the other Minions. Throughout the franchise, Stuart's rebellious streak often leads him into trouble, but he remains a loyal member of Gru's team, participating in various schemes and family activities alongside Kevin and Bob.

In Their Own Story

The workshop was quiet, save for the hum of the shrinking ray's cooling fan. Stuart adjusted his goggles, his single eye gleaming with a mischievous spark as he looked at Kevin. He tapped Bob on the shoulder, pointing silently toward the forbidden lab door. With a coordinated nod, the trio crept forward, their yellow forms blending into the shadows. Stuart held up a banana like a weapon, grinning as they prepared to test the device on Gru's prized fish tank, knowing full well the chaos that would ensue when the master returned.

Reader's Guide

Stuart first appeared in *Despicable Me* (2010) as part of Gru's original team of Minions. He is one of the three Minions who play major roles in the films, alongside Kevin and Bob. According to the source, Stuart is characterized as an "impertinent, lazy teenager" by the creative team, which influences his behavior throughout the series. He has one eye, unlike Bob who has two eyes, and is slightly shorter than Kevin. In the *Minions* prequel (2015), Stuart, Kevin, and Bob serve as the main characters, with their individual personalities—Kevin as the big brother, Stuart as the lazy teenager, and Bob as the innocent kid—being emphasized to help audiences differentiate between them. Stuart's rebellious and mischievous nature often leads him to instigate pranks and cause chaos, but he remains a loyal henchman to Gru and participates in the family's adventures across the franchise.

Did You Know?

• Stuart is voiced by Pierre Coffin, who also voices Tim, Bob, Mark, and Phil.
• In the *Minions* prequel, Stuart is described by the creative team as an 'impertinent, lazy teenager.'
• Stuart has one eye, while Bob has two eyes, and he is slightly shorter than Kevin.
• The three main Minions—Kevin, Stuart, and Bob—are all defined by their idiocy, according to director Pierre Coffin.
• Stuart's personality was designed to help audiences differentiate him from Kevin and Bob in the *Minions* prequel film.