Chlöe may have asked her estranged lover “How Does It Feel” to lose out on her love in the single. But actress and television host Drew Barrymore is turning the question back on her regarding a very special lady in her life. While out promoting her debut solo album, In Pieces, the singer stopped by Barrymore’s namesake talk show.
With the “Body Do” singer currently on tour, Barrymore wanted to take a trip down memory lane when Chlöe and her sister, Halle Bailey, were featured as guest openers for their mentor Beyoncé’s Euporean leg of the Formation World Tour in 2016.
“Oh my God! I’m so excited,” declared the host as she held hands with the singer. Barrymore went on to talk about first becoming a fan of Chlöe which included the tour appearance. “What was that like,” the host asked.
To that, Chlöe replied, “It was really exciting! And all those people [in the audience]. I was like, ‘We get to perform in front of all those people that came here to see Beyoncé?’ That was pretty cool!”
Later on in the interview, Chlöe acknowledged that despite all that she’s accomplished professionally, at times, she is still harsh on herself. When asked what she does to shake out of those moments, she replied, “So I’ll cry it out first. I’m gonna be honest. I call my God mom, and I call Halle and my siblings and just cry and cry, and they’ll be like, ‘Boss up.’”
She added, “And I’m gonna be honest, when my album came out last week, I never thought the day would come, so when it actually happened, I was like trying to figure out every way in my head to make sure it wasn’t happening, or it was like imposter syndrome, so I keep reciting to myself, ‘I deserve it, I deserve it.’”
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In Pieces is out now via Columbia Records and Parkwood Entertainment. Find more information here.
In her appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, Chlöe talked about how happy she was for Halle when she watched the trailer for the movie.
“I was screaming and I was crying,” Chlöe said. “I was just screaming because she is a real-life mermaid, a siren, graceful in all her beauty. And people get to see what I’ve always seen since we were little girls.”
Chlöe also recently said that fans who talk trash about her solo career were never fans in the first place.
“The thing is,” Chlöe began, “the same people who say that weren’t fans of Halle and [me] when we had our Ungodly Hour album out, The Kids Are Alright. So, it’s a bunch of people who are just putting in their two cents now just to really say things. Sis and I, we’ve been underground for a minute and the same people who talk weren’t around then or giving us our props then, and it’s like now they want to talk trash for some reason.”
Chloe Bailey has been the target of a lot of hate recently. However, she shared a very sweet moment today on The Drew Barrymore Show. The singer was on the show to promote her new album, which has not been doing as well as many had hoped. However, always the positive force, Drew decided to focus on all of the good in Chloe’s life. As such, she asked Chloe about her thoughts on Halle’s part as Ariel in The Little Mermaid.
Chloe told Drew that she was actually in the middle of getting ready when the trailer dropped. She was waiting to get her hair and makeup done for an Oscars afterparty, but she made time to watch her sister. “I was screaming and I was crying,” Chloe said emotionally. “I was just screaming because she is a real-life mermaid, a siren, graceful in all her beauty. And people get to see what I’ve always seen since we were little girls.”
Chloe Has No Time For Haters
Chloe has been hard at work herself recently. In addition to her music, she has still been pursuing her acting career. Her latest role in Donald Glover’s Amazon series, Swarm, got her quite a bit of negative attention. Many thought that a sex scene Chloe took part in was far too explicit. She disagrees. Chloe also played a lead role in the Peacock film Praise This. Her hard work is paying off, it seems, because she’s certainly getting quite a bit of attention.
Regardless of the fact that her album did not sell extremely well, Chloe is pushing forward. Her In Pieces tour just kicked off, and it’s already making headlines, if not exactly for the right reasons. On the opening night of her tour, Chloe responded to the hate that she’s been receiving. “Make sure y’all are supporting the muthaf*ckin’ album,” the singer said. “F*ck what the f*ck everybody gotta f*ckin’ say, they can kiss my Black *ss. Because I know you guys love me and this is all I need.” She did make sure to thank her fans, though: “Thank you for loving me, thank you for being here, thank you for your energy.” What do you think of all the hate Chloe is getting? Is it warranted? Sound off in the comments.
Chloe Bailey, one half of the R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle, has been making headlines lately. The young artist recently took to her sold-out In Pieces Tour to clap back at haters who criticized her low album sales, telling them, “kiss my Black a**.” Chloe Bailey recently made headlines after clapping back at haters […]
Singer/actress Halle Bailey has been having the best year ever. The Grown-ish star has been making her rounds in preparation for the role of a lifetime. Plugged in as Ariel in Disney’s live-action animated musical classic released nationwide in May, the trailer gave us a look into the certified blockbuster hit.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid star— Halle Bailey
Yesterday, the 2023 Disney Dreamer Academy ambassador appeared in Washington, D.C. to participate in the White House’s 2023 Easter Egg Roll. As part of the annual festivities, Bailey served as a guest reader and read two books: The Little Mermaid: Make a Splash by Ashley Franklin and Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry.
“The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden from interacting with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.
Halle Bailey at The 2023 White House Easter Egg Roll
From Issa Rae’s highly anticipated role in the upcoming Barbie movie to Malia Obama’s directorial debut, these Single Ladies are breaking barriers and proving the sky’s the limit. Issa Rae’s summer is about to be busy. Taking on Hollywood with summer 2023’s highly anticipated films — Rae will enter the Spider-Verse on June 2. And […]
Chloe Bailey has been the brunt of vicious social media critique since embarking on her solo career. The writing was on the wall for some time that she was seeking solo ventures, and in 2021, she debuted her first solo single, “Have Mercy.” Many felt the video was too sexual, accusing her of veering away from her “good girl” Chloe x Halle image. Gladly, Bailey has learned to ignore the negativity, pointing out one similarity all her haters have in common.
During the promo run for her debut album, In Pieces, the 24-year-old sat down with Atlanta’s Majic 107.5. During this chat, a very important topic arose, one that the singer has dealt with in her group, Chloe x Halle, and by herself. Host Ryan Cameron brought up the fact that some fans may want the young women to remain the kid stars they once were. As children, the sisters appeared in “The Fighting Temptations” alongside Beyoncé in 2003. Then in their teens, the ladies performed records inspired by young romance. Now in their early 20s, the subject matter is much more mature, though Bailey doesn’t believe people have an issue with their lyrics. Instead, she feels the ones who judge her the harshest were never fans of her and Halle, to begin with.
“The same people who say that weren’t fans of Halle and I when we had our ‘Ungodly Hour’ album out, ‘The Kids Are Alright.’ So, it’s a bunch of people who are just putting in their two cents now just to really say things,” she explained to Cameron. Since the release of In Pieces which surprised many, Bailey has endured even more negativity. The album did not have a vast rollout as expected. Several early reviews of the project have been unkind, accusing the Grammy award nominee of not knowing her audience. A Pitchfork review even harshly referred to the record as “a compilation of soulless singles.”
Aside from her music, Bailey has also caught some slack from her performance in “Swarm.” The element in particular that set viewers off was an intimate scene between herself and actor Damson Idris. She received widespread backlash for depicting a sexual act, another sign that many are still attached to her perceived youthful innocence. Despite all the hatred, it seems Bailey has managed to block it out.
Appearing on her hometown radio station, Atlanta’s Majic 107.5, Chlöe broke down the negative responses after being asked about the criticism by host Ryan Cameron. “I saw somebody that said, ‘Whatever happened to Chloe X Halle?’” the host said. “Because they felt like it was a space — after Beyoncé [signed the sister duo] and all that — there was just gonna be all these things. Then, all of a sudden, all these things really happen, then it’s like, ‘Whatever happened to Chloe X Halle?’ It’s like they almost felt like… they wanted you to stay a kid!”
“The thing is,” Chlöe replied, “The same people who say that weren’t fans of Halle and [me] when we had our Ungodly Hour album out, The Kids Are Alright. So, it’s a bunch of people who are just putting in their two cents now just to really say things. Sis and I, we’ve been underground for a minute and the same people who talk weren’t around then or giving us our props then, and it’s like now they want to talk trash for some reason.”
For sure, it’s appeared that the more success the sisters have seen, the more critical the peanut gallery has become — but those people sharing their opinions now don’t even seem to know much about the girls. Take the loud contingent of racist haters who lashed out at Halle’s casting in The Little Mermaid. It seems they’ve just become the latest targets of convenience for online cranks looking for something to hate.
In fact, late last month, while visiting Disney World one young fan wouldn’t let Bailey go after embracing her real life princess in an adorable viral video. After uploading the video to social media, Bailey talked about the loving interaction. But now, during an interview with Entertianment Weekly, Bailey shared just how special the moment was to her.
“She just hugged me so, so tight and it honestly filled me up and made me feel good that I’m making her proud,” said the actress. “I was really trying not to get so emotionally overwhelmed by it.”
Bailey talked about how moments like that made her feel like her hard work is “Really paying off.”
Her fellow cast member shared their praises of her with the outlet. Melissa McCarthy, who is set to play Ursula, told the site, “[Halle] just floats through the world with tremendous grace and kindness.”
Bailey’s on-screen love interest, Jonah Hauer-King, who plays Prince Eric said, “Halle’s just a joy to be around.”
Meanwhile director Rob Marshall, said Bailey as the “Voice of an angel.” In a past interview, Marshall made it clear that Halle was casted strictly based on her talent or as he put it “no agenda” was involved despite what trolls say on social media.
Grammy-Nominated Performer, Halle Bailey is the newest celebrity ambassador lending her time and expertise to mentor 100 kids in this year’s 2023 Disney Dreamers Academy.
Disney Dreamers Academy pulled out all of the stops to cultivate the dreams of 100 bright and intelligent high school students across America. The star-studded 4-Day event began with a parade at Magic Kingdom Park featuring Disney Dreamers Academy celebrity ambassador, Halle Bailey, Disney executive Tracey D. Powell and Disney Princess Tiana.
Halle Bailey, Disney Exec Tracey D. Powell and Princess Tiana at Magic Kingdom
The one-of-a-kind program is designed to broaden students’ career awareness and create opportunities, mentor through workshops and uplift their confidence to prepare them for the future. The 100 students, along with a parent or guardian, receive an all-expense-paid trip to Walt Disney World to participate in the program.
Halle, who will play the iconic role of Ariel in the upcoming remake of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” hosted the students all weekend spending time in the park and gave the most endearing commencement speech sharing her experience with naysayers and self-doubt.
“I found out that how you handle a rough patch says so much about not just where you are but where you plan to be. When I landed the role of Ariel, I was happy…shocked, excited— a host of feelings. What came next was… I assumed that everyone else in the world would feel what I was feeling. And arguably looking back there were probably a lot more rooting for me than against me. But the naysayers, those that were negative were loud. Very loud.”
She revealed, “For the first time in my life there was negativity targeted deliberately toards me because I looked different than the original character. There were days that I thought, no one wants me to win. But here is how I coped. ‘Who are you?’ I asked myself, whether someone is supportive or not, do you know who you are? Did I accept this role for all good things? Do I see it as a blessing? Did Rob Marshall, the films’ director, make the right decision in casting me? In making a historic casting for an iconic role? And all those answers were yes and those yeses started drowning out the no’s that were trying to shake me. And in the end the loudest voice in your head should be yours. Simple but effective. ‘Who am I?’ I am Halle Bailey and I am a winner and a dreamer.”
Bailey is one of several Hollywood stars who participated in the annual mentoring program by Walt Disney World Resort. Some of the other celebrities included R&B singing sensation H.E.R.,actor/producer Marsai Martin (ABC show “black-ish”), and Jalyn Hall (feature film “Till’’).
“If it wasn’t for my mentors, I wouldn’t be where I am today,” Bailey said. “I’m excited to work with these students and be a mentor for them as they find their passions in life.”
“Disney Dreamers Academy is an important part of Walt Disney World’s commitment to supporting Black students and teens from underrepresented communities across America, by encouraging the next generation to think big and to carry what they learn back home with them,” said Tracey D. Powell, Vice President of Travel Services/Pricing and Revenue Management and Disney Dreamers Academy executive champion. “We hope to encourage these dreamers to relentlessly pursue their dreams and make a difference in the lives of others.”
