Biography
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Born
27 March 2000 (age 24)
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Born In
Mableton, Cobb County, Georgia, United States
Halle Lynn Bailey is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She became known for being one half of the musical duo Chloe x Halle with her sister Chlöe. They have released the albums The Kids Are Alright (2018) and Ungodly Hour (2020), and have together earned five Grammy Award nominations.
As an actress, Bailey has played a supporting role in the television sitcom Grown-ish (2018–2022). In 2023, she had her first lead role as Ariel in Disney's musical fantasy film The Little Mermaid.
Early life
Halle Lynn Bailey was born on March 27, 2000, and raised in Mableton, Georgia, with her older sisters Ski Bailey (born 1991) and Chloe Bailey (born 1998), and her younger brother Branson Bailey (born 2005), later moving together to Los Angeles in mid-2012. As children, Chloe and Halle began writing their own songs, learning to play instruments through watching YouTube tutorials. Their father and co-manager, Doug Bailey, who "taught to do everything on own", began teaching them how to write songs at the ages of 8 and 10.
Music & Artistry
In 2023, Halle starred as Ariel in the live action film adaptation of the Little Mermaid and contributed heavily to the films soundtrack and sung the songs; Part of Your World, Under the Sea and For the First Time. Later that year, Halle released her solo debut single, Angel. The song was praised for Halle’s unique vocal abilities and an uplifting message of black and female empowerment. The song earned Halle her first solo Grammy nomination.
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