Halle Lynn Bailey was born on March 27, 2000. She is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Ariel in the upcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.
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Halle Bailey Biography
Full Name | Halle Lynn Bailey |
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Date of Birth | March 27, 2000 |
Place of Birth | Atlanta, Georgia |
Occupation | Actress | Singer | Songwriter |
Patner | DDG |
Siblings | Chloe Bailey (sister) |
Net Worth | $1 million |
Social Media Handles |
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Early Life and Education
Halle Bailey was born on March 27, 2000, in Atlanta, Georgia. With her older sisters Ski Bailey, Chloe Bailey, and younger brother Branson Bailey, she was raised in Mableton, Georgia. In the middle of 2012, the four of them relocated to Los Angeles. She began singing at a young age and performed in several local productions. In 2013, she and her sister Chloe formed the R&B duo Chloe x Halle. The duo released their debut EP, Uncovered, in 2013, and their debut album, The Kids Are Alright, in 2018.
Career
Music
Bailey is a gifted singer and songwriter. People describe her voice as angelic and soulful. She is also a skilled songwriter, having co-written many of the songs on Chloe x Halle’s albums. The duo has also toured extensively, performing at major festivals such as Coachella and Lollapalooza. They have opened for Beyoncé and other major artists.
Bailey and her sister Chloe have released two studio albums, both of which have been critically acclaimed. Their debut album, The Kids Are Alright, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album in 2019. Their second album, Ungodly Hour, was nominated for five Grammy Awards in 2021, including Best R&B Album.
Bailey and Chloe x Halle have had a major impact on the music industry. They are one of the most popular and successful R&B duos of their generation. Their music has inspired and empowered many young people.
Acting
Bailey’s acting career is still in its early stages, but she has already made a big impact. Both critics and fans praise her role as Sky Forster in Grown-ish. She was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Breakout Star in 2018. Her upcoming role as Ariel in The Little Mermaid is one of the most anticipated film roles of 2023. Bailey is a role model for many young black women. She is showing the world that it is possible to be successful in both music and acting, regardless of race or gender.
Personal Life
Since March 2022, Bailey has been dating DDG, an American rapper and YouTuber. She is also a devout Christian. Bailey resides in North Hollywood, Los Angeles with her sister. She and her sister are both vegans.
Discography
With Chloe x Halle
- “All Night” (2016)
- “Drop” (2016)
- “Fall” (2016)
- “Grown” (2017)
- “The Kids Are Alright” (2018)
- “Warrior” (2018)
- “Happy Without Me” (2018)
- “Shine Bright” (2018)
- “Cool People” (2018)
- “Who Knew” (2019)
- “Catch Up” (2020)
- “Do It” (2020)
- “Forgive Me” (2020)
- “Ungodly Hour” (2021)
Solo
- Angel (single, 2023)
- Part of Your World (2023)
Bailey has also featured on several other songs, including:
- All Night (Beyoncé feat. Chloe x Halle, 2016)
- Warrior (Chloe x Halle feat. Beyoncé, 2018)
- Grown (Chloe x Halle feat. Missy Elliott, 2020)
- For the Love of Money (Chloe x Halle feat. Swae Lee, 2020)
- Ungodly Hour (Chloe x Halle feat. Future, 2021)
Filmography
Year | Film | Role |
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2023 | The Little Mermaid | Ariel |
2023 | The Line | Annabelle Bascom |
2023 | The Color Purple | Young Nettie Harris |
2021 | Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky | Sun |
2021 | Halle Bailey presented by Fendi | Herself |
2018 | The Kids Are Alright | Herself |
2016 | Beyoncé: Lemonade | Cameo |
2012 | Let It Shine | Choir Member |
2006 | Last Holiday | Tina |
Television
Year | Title | Role |
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2022 | Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2023 | Herself |
2021 | The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World | Herself |
2020 | The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II | Herself |
2020 | The Kelly Clarkson Show | Herself |
2020 | The Disney Holiday Singalong | Herself |
2018 | Wild ‘n Out | Herself |
2013 | Austin & Ally | Herself |
2012 | The Ellen Show | Herself |
2007 | Tyler Perry’s House of Payne | Tiffany |
2018–2022 | Grown-ish | Skylar “Sky” Forster |
Awards and Nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2023 | Innovators & Leaders Awards | Innovators of the Year Award | Herself | Won |
2023 | Bulletin Awards | Best Actress in a Motion Picture | The Little Mermaid | Won |
2021 | Grammy Awards | Best Progressive R&B Album | Ungodly Hour | Nominated |
2021 | Best R&B Song | Do It | Nominated | |
2021 | Best Traditional R&B Performance | Wonder What She Thinks of Me | Nominated | |
2020 | NAACP Image Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series | Grown-ish | Nominated |
2019 | Grammy Awards | Best New Artist | Chloe x Halle | Nominated |
2019 | Grammy Awards | Best Urban Contemporary Album | The Kids Are Alright | Nominated |
Net Worth
According to different sources online, Bailey’s net worth is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1 million.
Social Media Handles
Halle Bailey is very active on social media platforms. You can follow her through the following social media handles.
- Instagram: @hallebailey
- Twitter: @hallebailey
- TikTok: @hallebailey
Bailey is a talented singer and songwriter with a promising career ahead of her. I look forward to hearing more music from her in the future.