Halle Bailey

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Name:
Halle Bailey
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Birth date:
(25 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Mableton, Georgia
Height:
5'2 ft ()
Weight:
99 lb (45 kg)
Relationship:
single
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Biography of Halle Bailey

Halle Bailey first burst onto the scene in 2016 alongside her sister Chloe, going from complete unknowns to stars when they landed opening act spots for Beyoncé. This was followed by music video shoots, Grammy nominations, solo musical albums, and initial forays into film acting.

In 2019, Halle was cast as Ariel in the movie 'The Little Mermaid'. The casting choice split audiences down the middle: some championed Bailey, while others argued that a Black actress wasn't right for the sea princess role, given that Disney's animated Ariel was white. But when skeptics saw the 2022 trailer, they were won over by how naturally Halle embodied Ariel.
Actress and singer Halle Bailey
Actress and singer Halle Bailey

Childhood and Family

Halle Lynn Bailey was born on March 27, 2000, in the city of Mableton in the state of Georgia. She's the middle child, with older sister Chloe (two years her senior) and younger brother Brandon, born in 2005.

Her parents are Doug and Courtney Bailey. Doug was convicted of domestic violence in 2007 and was sentenced to attend anger management courses. The family appears to have worked through these challenges, and Halle and Chloe consistently show love and appreciation for their parents, with Doug now serving as both personal attorney and manager for his daughters.
Halle Bailey with her sister as a child
Halle Bailey with her sister as a child
With just two years between them, the girls grew up as close companions. Even as kids, the sisters would entertain themselves while their mom handled household duties. In 2008, their father started teaching them music. The girls spent a lot of time playing musical instruments and watching instructional videos online.

In 2012, the family relocated to Los Angeles to be closer to the entertainment industry's epicenter. Halle went to a local school, which she graduated from in 2018 - by that time, her name was already well known.

Music: Chloe x Halle

In 2011, Chloe and Halle launched their YouTube channel 'Chloe x Halle', where they started showcasing their music. One of their first videos was a cover of Beyoncé's hit song "Pretty Hurts." They then covered another famous single by the singer - "Best Thing I Never Had".
Beyonce - «Pretty Hurts (Chloe x Halle Cover)»
The girls recorded covers of songs by other artists such as Justin Timberlake, John Legend, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Alicia Keys, Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, and others. However, it was their Beyoncé covers that shot them to fame, as those videos went viral across social media.
Beyonce - «Best Thing I Never Had (Chloe x Halle Cover)»
In 2012, they were invited to appear on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show "The Ellen Show." Soon after, Beyoncé took notice and shared the girls' cover video on her own social media. Beyoncé's team reached out to Chloe x Halle and offered them a lucrative five-year contract (one million dollars for six albums) with her label, Parkwood Entertainment.
Halle Bailey in the movie «Lemonade»
Halle Bailey in the movie «Lemonade»
In 2016, Chloe x Halle performed as the opening act during Beyoncé's "Formation" world tour and also appeared in her visual album "Lemonade".

In 2016, the sisters were contacted by First Lady Michelle Obama, who asked them to record a charity single with Kelly Clarkson, Zendaya, Kelly Rowland, and other stars called "This Is for My Girls". Michelle used the song for her "Let Girls Learn" campaign to eliminate female illiteracy. The girls performed the same song at the annual South by Southwest festival in Austin.

2016 also brought their first album. The debut EP "Sugar Symphony" featured just four tracks, which quickly became hits. They shot music videos for "Fall" and "Drop," which racked up millions of views.
Chloe x Halle - Fall
The following year, the Bailey sisters released their mixtape "The Two of Us," which earned widespread critical acclaim. Rolling Stone even called it one of the year's best R&B albums.

In 2018, the duo presented their first studio album "The Kids Are Alright." The track "Grown" became the theme song for the TV series "Grown-ish." Meanwhile, their single "Warrior" appeared on the "A Wrinkle in Time" soundtrack.
Halle and Chloe Bailey at the premiere of the movie «Wrinkle in Time»
Halle and Chloe Bailey at the premiere of the movie «Wrinkle in Time»
"The Kids Are Alright" album earned Chloe x Halle two Grammy nominations in categories of "Best New Artist" and "Best Urban Contemporary Album". The sisters opened for Beyoncé and Jay-Z's "On the Run II Tour," gaining invaluable experience performing for massive crowds. According to Halle, they learned a lot from the tour, including how to interact with 50,000 listeners.

In 2019 Chloe x Halle performed at the Super Bowl and the Grammy Awards. They sang "America the Beautiful" at the Super Bowl and a cover of "Where is the Love" by Donny Hathaway at the Grammy Awards.
Chloe x Halle Grammys 2019: "Where is the Love"
In 2020, following a breakthrough year, the sisters dropped their sophomore album "Ungodly Hour." The album earned them multiple nominations across major awards shows, including "Album of the Year," "Song of the Year," and "Video of the Year" at the Soul Train Music Awards, plus "Best Progressive R&B Album," "Best R&B Song," and "Best R&B Performance" at the Grammys.

At the 2020 Billboard Women in Music ceremony, Chloe x Halle performed their track "Baby Girl." Beyoncé herself presented the duo with the prestigious Rising Star award onstage.

Acting career

From an early age, both sisters appeared on film. Chloe actually first met Beyoncé back in 2003 on the set of the comedy "Fighting Temptations." Bailey played a young version of Beyoncé's character.

Halle made her film debut in 2006 with a small role in the comedy "The Last Vacation." The sisters later appeared in TV series like "The Payne Family" and "Austin & Ally," plus the Disney Channel movie "Let it Shine" (2012).
Halle and Chloe Bailey in the tv series «Austin & Ally»
Halle and Chloe Bailey in the tv series «Austin & Ally»
The duo landed starring roles in the hit series "Grown-ish" in 2018, also recording the show's theme song. Halle played Sky Foster until the end of season four, when her character graduated college and moved on. In summer 2019, the sisters dropped the music video for "Who Knew," a new song featured on the show.
Halle Bailey in the tv series «Grown-Ups»
Halle Bailey in the tv series «Grown-Ups»
Disney announced in July 2019 that Halle Bailey had been cast as Ariel in the live-action "Little Mermaid" remake, where she'd also contribute to the soundtrack. Director Rob Marshall praised Bailey's "rare combination of spirit, youthfulness, innocence, emotional depth and gorgeous singing voice."
«The Little Mermaid» – teaser
The casting sparked controversy among some fans who believed Ariel should only be played by a white actress. The hashtag #NotMyAriel trended on social media as critics voiced their disapproval and suggested other actresses for the role.
Halle Bailey in the movie «The Little Mermaid»
Halle Bailey in the movie «The Little Mermaid»
Freeform, which produces "Grown-ish," defended Halle by noting that both Ariel's story and author Hans Christian Andersen originate from Denmark, which historically had African populations due to its colonial past. Many celebrities such as Zendaya, Jodie Hadid, Nicki Minaj, Halle Berry and many others supported Halle in this situation.

Style

Halle's a major fashion enthusiast, and her personal stylist Zerina Akers—who also works with Beyoncé—creates her stunning red carpet looks. Zerina tries to coordinate Halle's outfits with her sister Chloe's to make sure they complement each other.
Images of Halle Bailey and her sister
Images of Halle Bailey and her sister
The Bailey sisters appeared in various fashion campaigns, including Ivy Park in 2017, and Rodarte FW18 collection, as well as participating in the Dolce & Gabbana runway show and appearing on the digital covers of Paper and Essence magazines.

Personal life

Upon acquiring popularity, the sisters acquired real estate in the North Hollywood area. In leisure, Halle engages in running and swimming, and loves cycling. In 2021, she took in a cat named Poseidon.
Halle Bailey and her cat
Halle Bailey and her cat
By the end of 2021, news broke that she was dating rapper and blogger DDG (his real name is Darrel Duayne Granberry Jr.). In March 2022, the musician confirmed their relationship by publishing a joint video in honor of his girlfriend's birthday. In the caption, he declared his love for Halle. In August, Bailey appeared in the rapper's music video for the song "If I Want You."
Halle Bailey and DDG
Halle Bailey and DDG
In January 2024, Halle shared the exciting news—she'd given birth to a son named Halo. The baby's father is rapper DDG. Pregnancy rumors had been swirling since September 2023, but the star never confirmed them.
Halle Bailey and her son Halo
Halle Bailey and her son Halo

Halle Bailey Now

In 2021, Bailey took part in Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration solo, without her sister. She performed the song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight".

In September 2022, a teaser trailer for the upcoming "The Little Mermaid" was released, causing another wave of criticism towards Halle. However, this time the film's creators paid more attention to the PR campaign. Videos of young Black children watching the trailer and celebrating seeing Halle on screen began going viral online.
Kids React to 'The Little Mermaid' Trailer in Priceless Way
In 2023, "The Little Mermaid" was planned to be released in May. Despite facing criticism, Halle Bailey chose to ignore it and said she was proud of her performance in the film. She also received the lead role in the musical film "The Color Purple" alongside Daniel Bruhl and Elizabeth Marvel. Additionally, she was cast in the drama "The Line".

Interesting facts

  • Halle landed the role of Ariel largely thanks to her incredible vocal abilities. In the 1989 animated film, several actresses worked on the image of the sea princess. The appearance and expressions were drawn from 16-year-old Alissa Milano, voiced by Jodi Benson, and the animation was gifted to her by Sherri Stoner. However, under new Academy rules, for a film to be Oscar-eligible, the lead character must both sing and act herself. These tasks were successfully carried out by Halle.

  • Halle has a hobby of hand-made jewelry. She makes necklaces and earrings from beads, and in 2021 she began selling them online.

Important dates in life

  • In 2006, she appeared in the comedy "Last Holiday."
  • In 2011, she started a YouTube channel with her sister.
  • In 2012, she moved to Los Angeles and appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
  • In 2016, she opened for Beyoncé on the "Formation" tour, appeared in the film "Lemonade," contributed to the charity single "This Is for My Girls" for Michelle Obama's campaign, and recorded her first mini-album "Sugar Symphony."
  • In 2017, she released the mixtape "The Two of Us" and participated in the Dolce & Gabbana fall show.
  • In 2018, she and her sister released the studio album "The Kids Are Alright," received two Grammy nominations, performed as part of Beyoncé and Jay-Z's "On the Run II Tour," and landed a role in the series "Grown-ish."
  • In 2019, she performed at the Super Bowl and the Grammy Awards and was cast as Ariel in the movie "The Little Mermaid."
  • In 2020, she released the album "Ungodly Hour" and received three Grammy nominations.
  • In 2021, she started dating rapper DDG.
  • In 2022, she got a role in the musical film "The Color Purple."
  • In January 2024, she welcomed her son Halo.

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