R&B star sisters Chlöe and Halle Bailey have given up making music together to focus on their solo careers at this time. Still, that doesn’t mean they both can’t shine in the spotlight simultaneously. The elder of the two just wrapped up her In Pieces tour with a final performance in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, the younger is preparing to make her acting debut as Ariel in The Little Mermaid later this month. Bailey’s been viewed as a controversial casting choice due to her Black skin. Nevertheless, music lovers are eager to hear the soul she’ll bring to the beloved character’s voice.
Ahead of the movie’s premiere, the Atlanta native is turning heads with an appearance on the cover of Vogue Arabia. Bailey unveiled the beautiful photos via her Instagram feed on Friday (May 5). One of them sees her hourglass figure draped in a beautiful, bright red fabric designed by Schiaparelli. The words “Mermaid’s Chant: Halle Bailey is ready for her Hollywood splash” are written across the front, marking the young starlet’s introduction to the big screen.
Halle Bailey Graces Vogue Arabia‘s May 2023 Cover
According to a report from Deadline, The Little Mermaid is expected to earn $110M during opening weekend. This would make it one of the most successful Disney live-action remakes to date. During her accompanying interview, the “Do It” songstress spoke candidly about finding out she had earned the role – reportedly being picked over other high-profile candidates like Zendaya. “I was at home with the family celebrating my sister Chlöe’s birthday, so when I got the call, it was even more of a celebration,” Halle recalled.
“‘I remember watching [the movie] for the first time when I was around five years old,” the 23-year-old told the outlet. “My older sisters Chloe and Ski would pretend to be mermaids whenever we were in the swimming pool; it’s cool how it’s all come full circle.” Check out Halle Bailey’s work in The Little Mermaid trailer below, and let us know if you plan to check the film out in theatres later this month in the comments.