Halle Bailey Movies And TV Shows: A New Star Is Rising!

Disney has finally found its new female face. And it is none other than the ‘Little Mermaid’ star Halle Bailey! All those who have watched her croon to the ballad – Part Of Your World, must have been left mesmerized (those who haven’t, switch tabs and watch the teaser now) with her screen presence and mellifluous voice. But did you know that this 23-year-old already had a striking career behind, before she stepped into the Disney franchise? Well, let’s give you some intel on

As you scroll down, we have chronicled for you a listicle of her previous works, current projects, and a sneak peek into her future endeavors. After all, it’s not every day that a pop singer-turned-actor makes splashes on international stages. Here’s to getting to know her better – 

Listing the best Halle Bailey movies and TV shows

Here’s a quick look through of the list of movies and TV shows that Bailey has been a part of – 

Halle Bailey’s TV shows – 

Bailey as you know has been a part of the Chloe X Halle music group, and has a bounty of work in the musical domain. However, her foray into the performing arts precisely started with the lead role of Sky Forster in Grown-ish (2018-2022) on TV. However, that’s was not the beginning. She had previously appeared in multiple television shows – 

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Though these works of Halle, do not feature prominently in the list of Halle Bailey movies and TV shows – however, they set the precedent for the rage that Bailey was supposed to bring to the entertainment world. 

After her super-successful stint in Grown-ish, she went on to star in a host of TV shows such as – the Second Volume of The Disney Family Singalong,  The Disney Holiday Singalong, and The Kelly Clarson show (all aired in 2020) followed by – Disney’s The Most Magical Show on Earth (2021) and Dick Clark’s New Year Rockin’ Eve (2022). 

Halle Bailey’s movies – 

Her career in films comparatively is quite long, dating back to 2006 when she debuted with the role of Tina in 2006’s Last Holiday (with Queen Latifah playing the lead). She followed it up with her presence in films like – Let It Shine (2012), Beyonce: Lemonade (2016), The Kids Are Alright (2018), and a short film – Why The Sun and the Moon Live In The Sky (2021). Then came her The Little Mermaid, which broke all Box Office records, touting her as the next big sensation. 

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For those who have loved her, and supported her throughout her career, it is time you get to know the next set of Halle Bailey movies and TV shows that is about to crash on your screens. 

• The Line (2023) – where she will play the role of Anabelle Bascom. 
• The Color Purple (2023 – post-production stage) – where she will essay the role of young Nettie Harris.
• Spiraling (post-production stage, no date has been formally announced) – she will play the character of Corrie Watson. 

Did you know that Halle was a Disney child even before The Little Mermaid? Here are the details of the same –

Her outings with Disney 

It is only after The Little Mermaid’s stupendous success, that people are showing interest in Halle Bailey movies and TV shows. However, Disney seems to have discovered the talent a long time ago! Bailey has a host of Disney appearances in her interesting career portfolio, most of which have been successful. Let’s take a look – 

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• As you are already aware Halle Bailey is part of the R&B duo, Chole X Halle. As part of the same, she along with Chole appeared in Disney’s musical – Let It Shine. 
• Again in 2012, Disney Channel itself hosted a show called Next Big Thing, wherein the sisters appeared in the final season and swayed the audience with their melodious voices. 
• In the following year, in another of Disney’s shows – Austin & Ally, the sisters performed ‘Unstoppable’ in its second season. 
• Finally, in 2023, Halle was chosen for the role of Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Do you know that she’s the first Black actress to play the role of Ariel? When her name was selected, it drew quite some untoward criticism. But, when you see the film, you do realise that, she did complete justice to the character. Halle ensured that the audience could resonate with the vivaciousness of Ariel as she quests to discover the world above. Without a doubt, she deserved the 2023 Best Actress in a Motion Picture at the Bulletin Awards. 

Thus, on the whole, Halle has been part of the Disney cinematic world for a significant period. However, her latest stint as Ariel did cement her position in this dream world like no other.

What makes her click – every time? 

As you have already seen her repertoire of work, it is no secret that the lady shines every time. But you might wonder as to what is the reason for her scorching screen presence. We’ll reveal the same to you – 

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According to her director, Rob Marshall, Bailey has a unique ‘blend of innocence, spirit, youth and heart’ that makes her click every time. In fact, compared to many other actresses of the current times, she is someone who brings a certain amount of rare vivaciousness to the screen that makes everyone around her go almost crazy about her. In fact, compared to her contemporaries, her transition from a YouTube sensation to a Disney lead actress has been stupendous. 

Having said that if the current craze around Halle Bailey movies and TV shows remains the same and she continues with her striking work, in the upcoming times, she will definitely be one of the leading stars of Hollywood! 

Last words 

One has to state that given her tender age, the work portfolio that she has gathered is worth noting. It is not every day that you get to see the success of a songstress when she decides to enter the acting world. However, Halle did prove to the world what a successful career transition looks like. If you still haven’t had the time to catch up on Halle Bailey movies and TV shows – check the OTT platforms or tune into Disney channel (they stream old shows) and catch up on her work. If you liked this content, and want to know more about celebs like her, keep following this page. 

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