‘Little Mermaid’ Star Halle Bailey Doesn’t Have Time For Those Racist Remarks

Actor Halle Bailey said she was too happy to see “any of the negativity” following the 2019 announcement about her lead role in Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid.” The Grammy-nominated entertainer, in a cover story for The Face, reflected on her feelings about the role of Ariel ahead of the film’s release in May. Advertisement Bailey has been subjected to racist remarks –– including the hashtag #NotMyAriel – following the announcement and is one of two Black actors to be cast as a Disney princess (the other being Anika Noni Rose’s voice role as Tiana in “The… Read Full Article