‘Little Mermaid’ Star Halle Bailey Reveals How She Faced Racism Over Disney Role

Actor Halle Bailey is revealing how she responded to racist criticism after news broke that she’d star in the live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” next year. Bailey, known for her music with sister Chlöe, known as the R&B due Chloe x Halle, and for her role in ABC’s “Grown-ish,” reflected on the significance of her Ariel role in an interview published by Variety on Wednesday. Advertisement The actor, however, faced backlash, including social media hashtags, such as #NotMyAriel, which called into question the casting decision. Bailey told Variety that she reflected on what her grandparents told her, given the… Read Full Article