Written By: Ainuni Rahmita
Halle Lynn Bailey or commonly known as Halle Bailey is a singer and actress born in 2000. She auditioned and was chosen to portray Ariel in the live-action film 'LITTLE MERMAID' which will be released in 2023.
The selection of Halle Bailey has sparked both positive and negative reactions. This is because the original cartoon version of Ariel has always been depicted as fair-skinned, blue-eyed, and with bright red hair. However, Halle Bailey does not fit these criteria.
In response to the controversy, Halle Bailey remains unfazed and focuses on the positive comments on her Instagram social media account. In a video she posted on September 13, 2022, she compiled clips of black children, also known as 'Black People', expressing their joy that Ariel is being portrayed by a black actress. Here are some photos of Halle Bailey collected by KapanLagi!