Halle Bailey Biography

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.

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
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
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
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.