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.

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.

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".
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.
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.

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.
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).



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.
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 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.
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.