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Halle Bailey Addresses Backlash, Prepares for New Film Roles

3/21/2026

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Halle Bailey faced backlash over her casting as Ariel in Disney's 2023 The Little Mermaid, though she expected criticism and found it hurtful.
She has expanded into film with the coming-of-age drama The Line and the musical remake The Color Purple.
She stars in the romantic comedy You, Me & Tuscany as a young cook who falls for the owner’s cousin.
Bailey invites questions from fans until March 24.

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Halle Bailey faced backlash over her casting as Ariel in Disney's 2023 The Little Mermaid, though she expected criticism and found it hurtful.
She has expanded into film with the coming-of-age drama The Line and the musical remake The Color Purple.
She stars in the romantic comedy You, Me & Tuscany as a young cook who falls for the owner’s cousin.
Bailey invites questions from fans until March 24.