From Under the Sea to Global Stardom: Halle Bailey Shines at ‘Little Mermaid’ Premieres

Halle Bailey, the talented actress/singer set to enchant audiences in the upcoming live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, made a stunning appearance on the promo trail in London and Mexico! See her flawless looks and watch her first live performance of "Part of Your World" inside.... We’re just 10 days away before The Little Mermaid hits theaters! In anticipation of the highly-awaited Memorial Weekend release of the Disney live-action film, Halle Bailey continues to make waves on the carpet at several recent film premieres. During the London premiere last night, the 23-year-old star, who flawlessly portrays Ariel in the live-action remake, graced the blue carpet in a fitted white gown, custom designed by Miss Sohee, that accentuated her beauty. With a plunging neckline and sparkling accents reminiscent of a pristine seashell, Halle effortlessly captured the essence of her enchanting character. big thank you london for celebrating our film tonight with us 10 more days pic.twitter.com/yoJo1CS0nH — Halle (@HalleBailey) May 16, 2023   ATE DOWN! halle bailey at the london premiere of the little mermaid. isn’t she gorgeous?! pic.twitter.com/ttv3TWN4hC — khalia. | janet damita jo day (@VERONASFILMS) May 15, 2023 Joining her at the premiere were her onscreen love interest, Jonah Hauer-King, and the talented Melissa McCarthy, who portrays Ursula. Aww! Halle shared several special moments with some of her young fans.   who i do this forpic.twitter.com/pwKB8kft6z — Halle (@HalleBailey) May 16, 2023 Adorbs. The star-studded event also saw the presence of Sabrina Elba, wife of the esteemed British actor Idris Elba, adding an extra touch of glamour to the occasion.         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Sabrina Dhowre Elba (@sabrinaelba) Gorge. Mama Tina Lawson stepped out to see the film and absolutely loved it, especially Halle's performance:         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Tina Knowles (@mstinalawson) “At the premiere in London last night,” she wrote. “Didn't get to go on the real beach red carpet last night, because I had my grand children but the carpet was so enchanting it looked like a beach. @hallebailey was extraordinary in this Movie . So proud.” Took my nieces to their first premiere #littlemermaid pic.twitter.com/BlSVZSGMBb — 1DON (@stefflondon) May 16, 2023 British artist Stefflon Don turned it into a family night, bringing her nieces along for their first premiere. Adorbs.         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by R O C H E L L E H U M E S (@rochellehumes) English singer Rochelle Humes and her husband Marvin Humes enjoyed a family night out with the kiddies. Fab times. Also… Halle performed “Part of Your World” live for the first time on a recent episode of “American Idol.” For her performance, she wore a custom Michael Fausto gown. Listen to her flex her vocals above. Prior to Halle’s appearance in London, she delighted fans in Mexico, where she captivated audiences with her undeniable talent and beauty. thank you mexico city for making me feel so welcome !! pic.twitter.com/y0TvMySbOK — Halle (@HalleBailey) May 12, 2023 Halle made a grand entrance in Mexico City, gracing the red carpet for The Little Mermaid premiere at Toreo Parque Central. Amidst the excitement, she graciously took the time to connect with fans, signing autographs and creating memorable moments that will be cherished by those fortunate enough to meet her.  two really sweet moments from today pic.twitter.com/5yRs22xBbr — Halle (@HalleBailey) May 14, 2023 She also met with fans and signed singing Ariel dolls made in her likeness. Too cute! Secure your tickets now for the highly-anticipated release of Disney's The Little Mermaid in theaters on May 26th! Meanwhile… Halle's boyfriend, DDG, is making headlines after slamming Aladdin star Mena Massoud. Apparntly, the actor made critical remarks about The Little Mermaid that DDG didn't like, so he reacted on Twitter. “I never watched Aladdin, and I never will. Tell bro when I see ‘em it’s up!," DDG tweeted. DDG appears to be responding to comments made by Mena Massoud regarding the box office predictions for The Little Mermaid. The Aladdin star shared his thoughts on whether Halle's film would surpass the $1 billion mark at the box office. Early projections indicated that the film was expected to slightly outperform Aladdin during its first week of sales. In a tweet, Massoud mentioned that the success of Aladdin was partly due to audiences watching it multiple times, which contributed to it reaching the billion-dollar mark upon release. He speculated that The Little Mermaid may not reach that milestone but expressed confidence that it would still receive a sequel. Following the tweet, Massoud deactivated his Twitter account due to negative responses from other users. One user remarked on his unemp