Halle Bailey Opens Up About Her Emotional “The Little Mermaid” Audition

It’s been nearly three years since Halle Bailey was cast as Ariel in Disney’s latest live-action film adaptation of The Little Mermaid. Halle is not only playing one of the most iconic princesses of the Disney renaissance, but she’s representing the Black community on a larger scale. The 21-year-old “Ungodly Hour” singer recently opened up about her emotional audition experience for the role in an interview for Tina Knowles-Lawson’s Facebook Watch series, Talks With Mama Tina. “Getting that role felt very surreal,” Halle started. “It was much of a shocker for me. Even when I was asked to audition, I… Read Full Article