Halle Bailey facts for kids
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Halle Lynn Bailey
March 27, 2000 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Partner(s) | DDG (2021–2024) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Chloe Bailey (sister) Charlamagne tha God (cousin) |
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| Origin | Mableton, Georgia, U.S. |
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Halle Lynn Bailey (born March 27, 2000), known simply as Halle, is an American singer and actress. She first became famous as half of the music duo Chloe x Halle with her older sister, Chloe Bailey. Together, they released albums like The Kids Are Alright (2018) and Ungodly Hour (2020). They have been nominated for five Grammy Awards. In 2023, Halle released her first solo song, "Angel", which was also nominated for a Grammy Award.
As an actress, Halle starred in the TV show Grown-ish (2018–2022). In 2023, she played the main character, Ariel, in Disney's live-action movie The Little Mermaid. She also had a role in the musical film The Color Purple.
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Halle's Early Life
Halle Lynn Bailey was born on March 27, 2000. She grew up in Mableton, Georgia, with her older sisters, Ski and Chloe Bailey, and her younger brother, Branson. In 2012, her family moved to Los Angeles. When they were kids, Chloe and Halle started writing their own songs. They learned to play instruments by watching videos on YouTube. Their dad, Doug Bailey, taught them how to write songs when Halle was 8 and Chloe was 10.
Halle's Career Journey
Starting Out in Music and Acting (2006–2016)
Halle started acting at age 3. When she lived in Georgia, she had small acting roles in movies like Joyful Noise (2012) and the Disney TV movie Let It Shine (2012).
When Halle was 11 and Chloe was 13, they started a YouTube channel. They posted videos of themselves singing covers of popular songs. Their first video to become very popular, or "viral", was a cover of Beyoncé's song "Pretty Hurts". They began performing as Chloe x Halle by uploading these covers. They appeared on The Ellen Show in April 2012. In 2013, they won a competition called Radio Disney's The Next Big Thing. They also made a quick appearance in the Disney show Austin & Ally.
In May 2015, the sisters started talking about signing a music deal with Parkwood Entertainment, a company started by Beyoncé. They officially signed in 2016. Many people saw them as Beyoncé's special new artists. In April 2016, Chloe x Halle were featured in Beyoncé's visual album Lemonade.
Becoming Well-Known (2016–2018)
Chloe x Halle released their first collection of songs, called an EP, named Sugar Symphony on April 29, 2016. They also opened for Beyoncé's Formation World Tour in Europe during the summer of 2016.
In March 2017, Chloe x Halle released a mixtape called The Two of Us on YouTube. Rolling Stone magazine even 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. Halle played Skylar "Sky" Forster in the show. She was a regular character from the second season until she left after the fourth season when her character finished college.
Chloe x Halle released their first full album, The Kids Are Alright, on March 23, 2018. Critics loved it! Their song "Warrior" was featured on the soundtrack for the movie A Wrinkle in Time (2018) and also on their album.
In May 2018, it was announced that Chloe x Halle would open for Beyoncé and Jay-Z's On the Run II Tour in the U.S. Later that year, they were nominated for two Grammy Awards: 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. Beyoncé and many news outlets praised their performance. A week later, they honored musician Donny Hathaway by singing his song "Where Is the Love" at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.
On June 12, 2020, the duo released their second album, Ungodly Hour, which also received great reviews. 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. They later released a special version of Ungodly Hour with two new songs.
Chloe x Halle sang the American national anthem for the 2020 NFL season kickoff game in September 2020. They also hosted the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in October 2020. In November 2020, they received several nominations at the 2020 Soul Train Music Awards and the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. Beyoncé also presented them with the Rising Star Award at the 2020 Billboard Women in Music ceremony.
Halle's Solo Work (2019–Present)
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In July 2019, Disney announced that Halle Bailey would play Ariel in the live-action movie The Little Mermaid. This movie is a new version of the 1989 animated film. Some people were surprised by the casting, but director Rob Marshall said Halle was perfect for the role. He mentioned her "spirit, heart, youth, innocence, and substance—plus a glorious singing voice."
The Little Mermaid was released in May 2023. Critics praised Halle's performance. She was nominated for several awards, including the Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor. She also sang songs for the film's soundtrack.
On October 1, 2021, Halle performed her first solo song, "Can You Feel the Love Tonight", from Disney's The Lion King. This was part of a TV event celebrating Disney World's 50th Anniversary.
In 2023, Halle also starred in the musical movie The Color Purple. This film was based on the stage musical. She played young Nettie Harris and sang four songs on the soundtrack. One of her songs, "Keep It Movin'", won an award and was considered for an Oscar.
On August 4, 2023, Halle released her first solo song, "Angel". It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. She released her second solo song, "In Your Hands", on March 15, 2024. Her third solo song, "Because I Love You", came out on August 30, 2024.
Halle's Personal Life
Halle Bailey was in a relationship with American YouTuber and rapper DDG starting in December 2021. On December 22, 2023, Halle gave birth to their son. In October 2024, DDG announced that they had separated but would continue to be friends and raise their son together.
Halle's Musical Style
Halle's music is influenced by jazz. She has said that listening to Billie Holiday from a young age greatly influenced her singing. Besides singing, she also plays the guitar.
Halle's Music and Acting Roles
Halle has released several solo songs, including "Angel" and "In Your Hands." She has also contributed to movie soundtracks, such as The Little Mermaid and The Color Purple.
As an actress, Halle has appeared in:
- Let It Shine (2012)
- Grown-ish (2018–2022) as Skylar "Sky" Forster
- The Little Mermaid (2023) as Ariel
- The Color Purple (2023) as Young Nettie Harris
Halle's Awards and Nominations
Halle Bailey and Chloe x Halle have received many awards and nominations for their music and acting.
- They were nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2019, including Best New Artist.
- In 2021, they received three more Grammy nominations for their album Ungodly Hour.
- In 2023, Halle won the Innovators of the Year Award and the Gamechanger of the Year Award.
- For her role in The Little Mermaid, she was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor.
- For The Color Purple, she won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture and the Black Reel Award for Outstanding Original Song for "Keep It Movin'".
- Her solo song "Angel" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 2024.
Images for kids
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Halle Bailey in 2023
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Halle (left) with her sister Chloe in 2018
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Halle Bailey at a book reading of Hair Love during the April 2023 Easter egg roll at the White House
See also
In Spanish: Halle Bailey para niños
