Memes | Funny | Reels on Instagram: "🎬 Fun fact: Gru from Despicable Me was originally written to be much colder and more villainous, but the character was softened once the story focused more on his relationship with the three girls. That emotional shift is what turned Gru from a typical animated villain into a surprisingly heartfelt lead. Steve Carell’s voice performance played a huge role in that change. His exaggerated accent and awkward delivery made Gru feel both intimidating and lovable