Halle Bailey is an American actress, singer, and songwriter who has quickly established herself as one of the industry’s most dynamic rising stars. She first gained recognition as one half of the Grammy-nominated R&B duo Chloe x Halle alongside her sister Chloe Bailey, earning multiple Grammy Awards nominations for acclaimed projects such as The Kids Are Alright and Ungodly Hour. Her early on-screen presence included a recurring role as Sky Forster on the Freeform series Grown-ish, where she showcased both her acting ability and musical talent.

Bailey achieved global stardom with her breakout performance as Ariel in Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid, earning widespread praise for her vocal performance and screen presence while helping drive the film’s commercial success. She continued to build on that momentum with her role as young Nettie in The Color Purple, produced by Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg, further solidifying her range as a dramatic actress.

Expanding her filmography, Bailey is also attached to the upcoming romantic drama You, Me, & Tuscany, adding to a growing slate of projects that highlight her evolution as a leading talent. Alongside her acting career, she has earned NAACP Image Award recognition and multiple Grammy nominations, reflecting her continued impact in music.

As of today, Bailey is steadily building a career that bridges film, television, and music, emerging as a prominent multi-hyphenate artist with a strong trajectory and an expanding presence across major studio and independent projects.