Halle Bailey

• Ariel attack: Haters come for ‘The Little Mermaid’ once again

  The new 'The Little Mermaid' trailer has again fallen victim to a barrage of online hate from those who do not believe Halle Bailey, a Black woman, should play princess Ariel.

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  Mar 16, 2023
  
• ‘The Little Mermaid’ teaser: A 1st glimpse of Melissa McCarthy’s Ursula

  The new live-action film is a remake of the Disney animated classic 'The Little Mermaid' from 1989.

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  Feb 16, 2023
  
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• ‘She’s brown like me!’: Young girls react with joy to ‘The Little Mermaid’ trailer

  Young Black girls all over the world reacted with joy and excitement after seeing a live-action Ariel who looks like them, played by Halle Bailey.

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  Sep 14, 2022
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• ‘The Little Mermaid’ live-action film casts its Prince Eric

  Production for Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' is anticipated to begin in early 2020.

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  Nov 13, 2019
• What colour should a make-believe mermaid be?

  Meera Estrada: If people can't imagine black women in fictional roles, how can they view black women with respect in real-life scenarios?

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  Jul 12, 2019
• Halle Berry congratulates Halle Bailey on new ‘Little Mermaid’ casting

  “In case you needed a reminder… Halles get it DONE," Halle Berry wrote to Halle Bailey.

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  Jul 5, 2019
• Meet the new Ariel for Disney’s live-action ‘Little Mermaid’

  The role marks Halle Bailey's big-screen debut.

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  Jul 3, 2019