If Marathon candy bars ever come back, she'll be first in line. Ariel for live-action 'Little Mermaid "We knew that being out here was definitely better for the music scene," she said. Chloe added: "Ever since we were little girls, our dad instilled in us the importance of not having to rely on anyone, and having a do-it-yourself attitude.". Sporting Ariel's signature mermaid tail, Bailey was spotted beachside in Sardinia, Italy, alongside Jonah Hauer-King, who is set to play Prince Eric. As a Black woman, hair is spiritual, especially locs, Bailey explained. Bailey stars as Ariel, the young mermaid who dreams of life up on land among the humans. "I'm so grateful to have such lovely and talented people in the cast like @jonahhauerking that will be my friend for infinite lifetimes, @jacobtremblay who i'm so proud of and legends like @bardemantarctic @melissamccarthy @awkwafina @daveeddiggs who are masters of their craft but are so welcoming and open to little old me..as well as to the rest of the beautiful cast and crew," she wrote. There's already a lot of buzz surrounding Bailey's performance as Ariel, though the actress herself was just surprised to get the part at all. After they posted a Beyonce cover to YouTube, they were among the first signings to her record label Parkwood Entertainment. The Halle Bailey-Halle Berry tongue-twister should get more play than the people trying to prevent a black woman from thriving. The upcoming film willserve as her big-screen debut. "i feel so grateful to have experienced this film in all of its glory..it has been the toughest experience being away from everything and everyone i've ever known, to feeling self doubt/ loneliness, but also feeling such freedom and perseverance as i've reached the end. @hpochocolate1, joking about President Trumps history flub in his Fourth of July Salute to America speech. She doesnt quite know what it is yet, but she has to be brave in order to find it on her own. VideoRussian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. AsThe Little Mermaid isn't set to debut until next year, it might still be some time before official images emerge. ", dream come true pic.twitter.com/sndjYUS6wO, British actress Naomi Scott - who starred in the recent Aladdin live action film, added: "Welcome baby gal. Copyright 2023 Click2Houston.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Bowl. Singer Halle Bailey's casting as Ariel in the planned live-action remake of Disney's The Little Mermaid has inspired some nasty online backlash. I felt like God was lining up themes in my life with the character. Thankfully, those pointless arguments have since been drowned out by general excitement over seeing thegrown-ish star play the beloved Disney princess. This article was published more than3 years ago, This girl can 100% be Ariel, and if yall are mad about it.Complain to your granny, because the rest of us dont wanna hear it.#ariel #littlemermaid pic.twitter.com/9R437ZAkHg. Well, I am more excited about Mulan than any Disney live action so far bc of how much this trailer focused on her being a badass fighter??? Congratulations @chloexhalle on this amazing opportunity, we cant wait to see what you do! 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Jordan Michael B. Handsome at Walk of Fame ceremony, Review: Natural beauty and a touching ecological tale center the female-forward Blueback. Read about our approach to external linking. Halle's voice IS Ariel's voice. A mermaid princess in real life. Halle Bailey As a Black person, you just expect it and its not really a shock anymore, she told the Face. A year I will never forgetfrom living overseas to coming home and still getting to do what I've always dreamed of,"Bailey wrote in the caption. Disney announces new Ariel for live-action 'Little Mermaid': Halle For Ariel?' Fact box: the Little Mermaid lives on a TROPICAL CORAL REEF with a calypso-singing lobster with a strong Jamaican accent. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. The film, which will start shooting in 2020, will feature new songs written by Hamilton creator Lin Manuel Miranda. Halle Bailey Fans get a glimpse at the production of 'The Little Mermaid Live!' Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here. Many parents have shown their children reacting to https://t.co/3EN3fVvVAH, Is this the plot of Midsommar? It happened with Star Wars, Percy Jackson, House of the Dragon, and of course its happening with the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey. Related:The Little Mermaid: Ariel Is A Siren Theory Explained. Shortly after Bailey was crowned the next Disney princess, #NotMyAriel began trending, and haters complained about the studio choosing a Black actor to play a character who was white in the 1989 animated film. In a brand-new teaser trailer released Friday, audiences got to When news broke that Halle Bailey had been cast as Ariel in Disneys live-action The Little Mermaid, the actress shared an Want CNET to notify you of price drops and the latest stories? Chloe is 21. The real one is plastic. It was really cool for them to make Ariel a version of me with my locs. Bailey said: Getting that role felt very surreal. The Little Mermaid was an Anti-Feminist Tale? Indeed, Bailey truly had a busy and unforgettable year. When [Chle and I] first signed to Parkwood, [Beyonc] was always like I never read my comments. But thats what Ive seen her as for so long.. Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry was one of the first to tweet her support for the young star, saying "we can't wait to see what you do! Halle Bailey not shocked by racist 'Little Mermaid' backlash - Los This one is wood. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The live-action Little Mermaid is a Disney adaptation of the studio's 1989 animated film. Readers will be able to dig into what happened to Ariels mom, and how that ties into her confidence to break the water in the Little Mermaid film. https://t.co/UvO7QJWZfk, so like the new mulan movie might have different music n no mushu but the trailer looks interesting we might have to stan, Melania's hometown erected a wooden statue of her, and I am still not sure if it was meant to be a joke or a tribute. "A glimpse of my 2021. Early this year, set photos of Bailey showed the actress in some of Ariel's iconic costumes. Halle Bailey Talks About Pressure Bailey is a Grammy-nominated singer who is one half of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle. Yara was full of praise for Halle's new role - she posted on Instagram: "You have expanded the world of powerful princesses in so many ways.". Its so important for us to see ourselves.. New York Times best-selling author J. Elle returns to Houston Life The book also follows 15-year-old Ariel as she prepares to celebrate a coming-of-age ceremony. 21 hours ago, by Samantha Brodsky I loved her, like we all did. While speaking with the Face, Bailey revealed that she has managed to dodge much of the negative commentary thanks in part to early-career advice she received from her longtime mentor, Beyonc. Halle Bailey s rendition of Ariel is finally a part of our world. Alas, we ran out of ammunition, and had to lob our stores of Cinnabons at them. I was crying all night for two days, just staring at [the videos] in disbelief, Bailey told the Face. But racists (yes, that extreme irritation you feel is racism) are like MeRmAIds CaNT Be bLacK!Well, crabs cant talk so were all stretching here. The Little Mermaid: Black children react tp Halle Bailey as Ariel Trump claimed the Continental Army took over the airports from the British. Honestly, when the teaser came out, I was at the D23 Expo [the biggest Disney fan event] and I was so happy. The trailer has 1 million likes vs 4 million dislikes. xoxo.". #TheLittleMermaid #disney https://t.co/ejuLQOmiSQ. Delivered Wednesdays. https://t.co/QN1UZvTS53, my favorite Bible story just might be the one where Jesus helps the Continental Army secure the revolutionary war airports and then jets off for a long weekend of golf at Galilee-a-Lago, watching the womens world cup and everyone at this sports bar just erupted in cheers for the mulan trailer. 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In an interview with the Face I'm in my FEELINGS #TheLittleMermaid #HalleBailey pic.twitter.com/A8IcPC3RRg, WHEN I SAID I WANTED BLACK ARIEL DISNEY LISTENED AND BLESSED ME @chloexhalle pic.twitter.com/j9YUBWQPVV, HALLE IS PLAYING ARIEL WE HAVE A BLACK ARIEL pic.twitter.com/NhMREn8TZH, The Vocals Halle is about to give us on this Little Mermaid remake pic.twitter.com/t6UhnLyBuY, Halles rendition of Part of Your World >>>>>My ears & wig ARE NOT READY pic.twitter.com/jLLZZ2BsmJ, Yall wanted a black Ursula and got a black Ariel instead. Prior to writing, she prepared by watching The Little Mermaid many times, and she was also able to see the script, so she could get an idea of what the movie would be like. Get the daily inside scoop right in your inbox. When you think about it, it's bizarre she was white the first time around. Im SO proud of you & your beautiful performance as Ariel, Jodi Benson told Halle Bailey, the star of Disneys live-action Little Mermaid remake. Halle Bailey has opened up about the racist backlash to her casting as Ariel in Disneys live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.. Onephoto showed her enjoying a swim in Sardinia's pristine waters, while another gave a peek into the tedious process of movie-making using CGI. In the same interview, her sister Chloe said: "From 10 and eight we just wrote our own songs, and that's how we learned.". ", @chloexhalle This girl is about to smash it up, yall not even ready. It does not yet have a release date.. What Wood Melania Do? Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. They play athletic twins Jazlyn and Skylar Foster, who go to college with Yara Shahidi's character Zoey Johnson. The singer, one-half of the singing group Chloe X Halle, was cast in the role in July 2019. WebFirst Look at Halle Bailey as Disneys Ariel in Little Mermaid. Hey @Lin_Manuel, why did you leave the airports out of Hamilton? The Halle Bailey-Halle Berry tongue-twister should get more play than the people trying to prevent a black woman from thriving. My image of Ariel that Ive had is the red hair, the pale skin and the tail, and she was amazing to me. The star-studded cast also includes Javier Bardem, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Daveed Diggs, Jonah Hauer-King, and Melissa McCarthy, who plays evil sea witch Ursula. In May 2016, Disney announced the live-action Little Mermaid remake was to be directed by Rob Marshall (Mary Poppins Returns), with Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda collaborating with the Halle Bailey opened up about the pressure she felt while playing Ariel in Disney's live-action remake of 'The Little Mermaid.' 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The Little Mermaid has been in development since 2016, but only kicked off filming in 2020. I didnt see any of the negativity..