
Halle Bailey
Department: Acting
Biography
Halle Lynn Bailey (born March 27, 2000) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She became known for being one half of the musical duo Chloe x Halle with her sister Chloe Bailey. They have released the albums The Kids Are Alright (2018) and Ungodly Hour (2020), and have together earned five Grammy Award nominations. As an actress, Bailey has played a supporting role in the television sitcom Grown-ish (2018–2022). In 2023, she had her first lead role as Ariel in Disney's musical fantasy film The Little Mermaid, and will feature as the young Nettie in Blitz Bazwale's musical drama adaptation of The Color Purple.
Known For

The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World
2021

The Color Purple
2023

The Kids Are Alright
2018

The Line
2024

Lemonade
2016

HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé
2019

Quincy
2018

Last Holiday
2006

Let It Shine
2012

The Little Mermaid
2023

The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II
2020

The Disney Holiday Singalong
2020

A Motown Christmas
2024

Golden
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You, Me & Tuscany
2026

No One Cares
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Disney 100: Remember That
2023

Miley's New Year's Eve Party
2004

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
2008

MTV Video Music Awards
1984

The Oscars
1953

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003

Sherri
2022

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest
1972

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
2014

The Grammys
1959

grown-ish
2018

Austin & Ally
2011

The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022

Today with Jenna & Sheinelle
2019

That's My Jam
2021

Teen Choice Awards
1999

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003

People's Choice Awards
1975

MTV Movie & TV Awards
1992