Chloe Bailey facts for kids
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Chloe Elizabeth Bailey
July 1, 1998 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
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Chloe Elizabeth Bailey (born July 1, 1998), also known as Chlöe, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and actress. She became famous with her sister Halle Bailey as the music duo Chloe x Halle. They released two studio albums. Their second album, Ungodly Hour (2020), was very popular. In 2021, Chloe released her first solo song, "Have Mercy", which sold over a million copies in the U.S. Her first solo album, In Pieces, came out in 2023. Her second album, Trouble in Paradise, was released in 2024.
Chloe Bailey has also acted in several TV shows and movies. These include Grown-ish (2018–2022) and Swarm (2023). She won an NAACP Image Award for her main role in the movie Praise This.
Early Life and Beginnings
Chloe Elizabeth Bailey was born on July 1, 1998, in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up in Mableton, Georgia, with her sister Halle Bailey and younger brother Branson. In 2012, her family moved to Los Angeles. When she was young, Chloe had small acting roles in movies. These included The Fighting Temptations (2003) with Beyoncé, and the Disney TV movie Let It Shine (2012). Her father taught Chloe and Halle how to write songs when Chloe was 8 years old.
Music Career
Starting with Chloe x Halle
Chloe and Halle started a YouTube channel when they were 13 and 11. They posted videos of themselves singing covers of pop songs. Their first video was a cover of Beyoncé's "Best Thing I Never Had". They first performed as Chloe x Halle on The Ellen Show in April 2012. In 2015, Beyoncé signed them to her company, Parkwood Entertainment.
Chloe x Halle released their first music, an EP called Sugar Symphony, in April 2016. They also opened for Beyoncé's Formation World Tour in Europe that summer.
In March 2017, Chloe x Halle released a mixtape called The Two of Us on YouTube. Rolling Stone magazine listed it as one of the best R&B albums of 2017. In December 2017, they released "Grown", the theme song for the TV series Grown-ish. Chloe also acted in Grown-ish as Jazlyn "Jazz" Forster. She was a regular cast member for several seasons.
Their first studio album, The Kids Are Alright, came out in March 2018. It received great reviews. Their song "Warrior" was featured in the movie A Wrinkle in Time.
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In May 2018, Chloe x Halle opened for Beyoncé and Jay-Z's On the Run II Tour in the U.S. In December 2018, they were nominated for two Grammy Awards. These included Best New Artist and Best Urban Contemporary Album for The Kids Are Alright.
In February 2019, Chloe x Halle sang "America the Beautiful" at the Super Bowl LIII. Their performance was praised by Beyoncé and many news outlets. A week later, they performed "Where Is the Love" at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
In June 2020, the duo released their second album, Ungodly Hour. It was also highly praised. The album reached number 16 on the Billboard 200 chart. Their song "Do It" was their first song to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Chloe x Halle sang the national anthem for the 2020 NFL season kickoff game in September 2020. They also received several nominations at the 2020 Soul Train Music Awards and the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Solo Music and In Pieces
In August 2021, Chloe Bailey announced her first solo song, "Have Mercy". She had hinted about the song many times before. Chloe said her solo album was "90% done" and would be more pop-focused. On September 12, she performed "Have Mercy" at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards. She was nominated for three awards at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards for "Have Mercy".
In April 2022, Chloe released "Treat Me" as her second solo song. She said she wrote the song after a breakup, wanting to give herself the love she needed. Her third song, "Surprise", came out in June 2022. "For the Night", featuring rapper Latto, was released in October 2022. In November 2022, she sang the national anthem at Game 3 of the 2022 World Series.
On January 24, 2023, Chloe announced her first solo album, In Pieces. It was released on March 31, 2023. She explained that her first four solo songs were not on the album because they "stuck out." The main song from the album, "Pray It Away", was released on January 27, 2023. The second song, "How Does It Feel" with Chris Brown, came out on February 24. "Body Do" was released on March 24, 2023. "Cheatback", featuring rapper Future, was the final song released from the album.
Trouble in Paradise and Recent Work
In March 2024, Chloe released "FYS" as the first song from her second album, Trouble In Paradise. The second song, "Boy Bye", was released the next month. She announced the album title during her Coachella performance on April 19, 2024. In July, Chloe was featured on a remix of Tinashe's song "Nasty".
Trouble In Paradise was released on August 9, 2024. The album was inspired by her trips to Saint Lucia. Chloe considers Saint Lucia her "sanctuary," and the album's cover and visuals were filmed there.
Musical Style and Influences
Chloe Bailey's biggest musical influence is her mentor, Beyoncé. She has also said that Kelis is a major influence. Other artists who inspire her include Donna Summer, Kanye West, Whitney Houston, Jill Scott, Missy Elliott, Mya, Alicia Keys, and Lauryn Hill.
Personal Life
Chloe Bailey shared in June 2024 that she stopped being a vegan after 11 years. She said she has noticed good changes and no negative effects since changing her diet.
Film and Television Roles
Chloe Bailey has acted in several movies and TV shows. She played young Lilly in The Fighting Temptations (2003) and Anna in Last Holiday (2006). She was also in the Disney Channel movie Let It Shine (2012).
From 2018 to 2022, she starred as Jazlyn Forster in the TV series Grown-ish. In 2023, she had a recurring role as Marissa Jackson in the series Swarm. Chloe won an NAACP Image Award for her lead role as Sam in the movie Praise This (2023). She also appeared in the psychological drama film Jane (2022) and the horror film The Exorcism (2024).
Awards and Recognition
Chloe Bailey has received many awards and nominations for her music and acting.
- In 2022, she won an MTV Europe Music Award for Best R&B Artist.
- In 2023, she received the Fearlessness Award at the Hollywood Unlock Impact Awards.
- In 2024, she won the Generation Next award at the Urban One Honors.
- She also won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie for Praise This in 2024.
- In 2024, she was named Musician of the Year at the Glamour Women of the Year event.
See also
In Spanish: Chloe Bailey para niños
