Halle Bailey is an American singer, songwriter, and actress best known as half of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle and for playing Ariel in Disney’s live‑action film “The Little Mermaid” (2023).

Who she is

Halle Lynn Bailey was born on March 27, 2000, in Atlanta, Georgia, and grew up performing music with her older sister Chloe. Together they formed Chloe x Halle, building an audience online with song covers before being signed by Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment.

Music career

As Chloe x Halle, she has released albums such as “The Kids Are Alright” (2018) and “Ungodly Hour” (2020), earning multiple Grammy nominations. Halle later began a solo career, releasing singles like “Angel” (2023), “In Your Hands” (2024), and “Because I Love You” (2024), and her debut solo album “Love?... or Something Like It” in 2025.

Acting roles

On television, Halle played Sky Forster in the series “Grown-ish,” which helped introduce her to a wider audience. In film, she starred as Ariel in “The Little Mermaid” (2023) and appeared in the musical film “The Color Purple” (2023), receiving several award nominations and ensemble honors for these roles.

Awards and recognition

Halle has received Grammy nominations with Chloe x Halle, including Best New Artist and recognition for their albums and songs. Her performances in “The Little Mermaid” and “The Color Purple” brought her NAACP Image Award wins and nominations, as well as other industry accolades for breakthrough and ensemble acting.

Quick facts table

Aspect| Details
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Full name| Halle Lynn Bailey 2
Birth| March 27, 2000, Atlanta, Georgia, USA 12
Main music acts| Chloe x Halle; solo artist Halle 12
Key albums| “The Kids Are Alright”; “Ungodly Hour”; “Love?... or Something Like It” 2
Notable roles| Sky in “Grown-ish”; Ariel in “The Little Mermaid”; Nettie in “The Color Purple” 12
Major recognition| Multiple Grammy nominations; NAACP Image and other film awards nods 2