Little Mermaid star, Halle Bailey, has exciting news to share with the world! The talented actor and singer has recently given birth to her first child after a secret pregnancy. Known for keeping her personal life private, it’s no surprise that Bailey took this special journey in the utmost secrecy.
Taking to Instagram, Bailey couldn’t contain her joy as she confirmed the arrival of her little bundle of joy. She posted a heartwarming photo of her hand intertwined with her baby’s tiny hand, adorned with a golden bracelet inscribed with the name ‘Halo’. In her caption, Bailey wrote, “Even though we’re a few days into the new year, the greatest thing that 2023 could have done for me was bring me my son… welcome to the world, my halo. The world is desperate to know you.”
Congratulations from famous faces poured in, with rapper Nicki Minaj exclaiming, “Welcome to earth, Halo. We’ve been expecting you. Congrats, mama!” and Tia Mowry from Sister Sister expressing, “Congrats beauty! Welcome to motherhood.” Fans also lauded Bailey for her discretion, with one person appreciating her approach, stating, “Your terms are the only way anyone needed to know anything, and I’m glad you did it just like that!”
Bailey shares this joyous moment with her boyfriend, DDG, who she made things official with in March 2022 following months of speculation. Despite the ongoing pregnancy rumors, Bailey shut down the discussion when a fan pointed out her “pregnancy nose” in a photo. Asserting herself, she proudly said, “Listen, if I see one more person say something about my nose one more time, it’s going to be hell to pay. You know why? Because I’m Black. I love my nose. What are you concerned about my nose for? Leave me the hell alone.”
The arrival of Bailey’s little one marks another milestone in her impressive career. In 2023, she dazzled audiences as the leading star in Disney’s live-action version of Little Mermaid. When Bailey was first announced as Ariel, she faced intense backlash from fans on social media. Being a Black woman playing the iconic character drew negative comments and hatred. In an interview with The Face magazine, Bailey revealed that she wasn’t surprised by the mean-spirited remarks, stating, “As a Black person, you just expect it, and it’s not really a shock anymore.” However, seeing the joy and pure excitement from children who watched the film made it all worth it for Bailey.
Congratulations to Halle Bailey on this beautiful new chapter in her life! We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this talented star on and off the screen.
